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StevieB

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  1. Thanks for that, just what I wanted to hear for a mid 70's period layout. Stephen
  2. According to Wikipedia there were 12 of them built in 1979. Steohen
  3. Cement was carried by rail in Ireland in two forms, bulk and bagged. Bulk cement was carried in the cement bubbles introduced by CIE in 1964 while bagged cement was carried in vertical sided and curtain sided wagons. When were these introduced into service, please? Stephen
  4. B233 and B234 were re-engined with Maybach 980hp units in 1966 and1965 respectively, eventually joining the rest of the class mates with GM 1100hp units in 1980 and1979 respectively. The front cover of the IRRS Journal 193 has a photo of B189 and B234 double heading a Limerick to Dublin train in 1969. B189 is in black and tan livery, while B234 is in all black livery, save for the white flash above the front windows. Is this the livery the two class members carried until their rebuild with GM units? I am particularly interested in their appearance in the mid 1979's. Stephen
  5. I can understand where you are coming from in terms of height of the wagon side but, in so doing, you have changed the appearance of the side, as per this. It is always the problem when things are made too big, everything gets stretched, so when you cut down to get the size right, some of the detail goes. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=irish+cement+wagons&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=sinv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjJj67844zXAhUEXBoKHezJCI0Q_AUIEygC&biw=1024&bih=672#imgrc=HAzGfDL6iwNiiM: Stephen
  6. Are you still looking for a MM112? Stephena
  7. Many thanks. Stephen
  8. StevieB

    Cravens Coach

    There is an article in the August 1964 Railway Magazine, entitled New Irish coaches are VERSATILE. Right at the beginning mention is made of their possible use as trailer coaches in diesel railcar sets by incorporating features in their construction to make them compatible with the railcars. As we all know, this never came about. Stephen
  9. Having just used For Sale or Wanted for the first under the new look, it occurs to me that a preview facility would be helpful. This poses two questions. Is there one already that I haven't found, or would it be a step too far for the forum in terms of software ? Stephen
  10. The arrival of the IRM ballast wagons has rendered my small collection of Dapol Grampus wagons redundant. I have the following for sale. Five fully detailed wagons complete with load, £60 the lot incl p&p to UK and Ireland. Four undetailed wagons, £30 the lot incl p&p. All nine of them do £80 incl p&p. Stephen
  11. A couple of likely lads. stephen
  12. No, just said there was a problem. Stephen
  13. The steps I followed in selecting a photo to attach to a PM were: Click to choose files. Went to photo library. Selected the required photo. Clicked done. Message came up - there was a problem uploading the file. Stephen
  14. I'm getting a message about a problem uploading photos to a PM. I don't think it's me because you have made it so simple following the upgrade. Stephen
  15. I'm working on the BCK version using old Hornby CKD coaches. Anyone old enough to remember them? I take the view that it's easier to cut through individual carriage walls, rather than a complete body. Stephen
  16. I've been able to compare the two views because my iPhone has had it for some time now. I have to say I find the old view more user friendly, certainly for one of mature years. Stephen
  17. Mine is complete and a good read to boot. Stephen
  18. According the latest IRRS Journal, IE is seeking to 're-power' the 201 class and refurbish the 2700 class. With regard to the 201's, this is the second exercise by IE to achieve considerable improvements to the locos. The refurbishment of the 2700 class comes after attempts to sell off the class came to nothing. Stephen
  19. Electrification of the Maynooth and Kildare lines were always part of the overall DART expansion programme. There was no mention of DART underground, which was the way that the services were to be joined up. Does that imply electrification of the recently re-opened Heuston to Connolly line, DART overground! Stephen
  20. MM077 and MM078 now £130 including p&p to UK and Ireland. Stephen
  21. Those look very good - any chance they will be available commercially? Stephen
  22. To all those who offered help in my hour of need I say a big thank you. The answer was to change from an iMac to an iPad - simple! Stephen
  23. I'm assuming you're going to add a section to the bodywork and the shorten the verandah by the same amount. Stephen
  24. MM080 now sold. MM077 with large IE logo MM078 with small IE logo. Stephen
  25. Yes Dave, those are the ones. I'll have another go to get it right later today. Many thanks. Stephen
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