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There’s a David Carse photo of just such a conversion from a Park Royal on P116 of Rails Through The West. Stephen

I came across this recently - a very good watch. Stephen

MM112 now sold. MM077 and MM078 still available. Stephen

That’s a very good question. This guy is ever hopeful http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIMA-205159-IE-CIE-IRISH-RAILWAYS-CLASS-201-LOCO-216-RIVER-DODDER-MINT-BOXED-nc/331422674305?hash=item4d2a54ad81:g:BNMAAOSw8cNUSoU4 He still thinks it’s pre MM201 times when people did pay silly prices. Stephen

Elsewhere in this issue it is reported that the other Maybach engined loco, B234, is out of action, its Maybach engine being beyond economic repair. Stephen

Admittedly the Lima models are not up to the standard of the later ones produced under the Murphy Models banner, they are, nonetheless, good models. Lima were always known for the coarseness of their wheels but my two examples run through Peco code 75 pointwork no trouble at all. And let’s not forget that they were the first true Irish RTR model. Stephen

The photo was one of a number in the middle of the journal depicting current passenger and freight trains. They all have a description but no photographer is credited. Perhaps those of us deeply involved with IRRS might be able to help, otherwise we risk infringing copyright. Stephen

I see what you mean about no GM headlight, something to make it stand out from the crowd and add variety to a loco stud. Steohen

All now sold. Stephen

C220 was the last of the original Crossley engined locos to receive a GM transplant in August 1972, at which point it was still in black with a white flash over the front windows. Stephen

Thanks for that, just what I wanted to hear for a mid 70's period layout. Stephen

According to Wikipedia there were 12 of them built in 1979. Steohen

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

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

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

Are you still looking for a MM112? Stephena

Many thanks. Stephen

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

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

A couple of likely lads. stephen

No, just said there was a problem. Stephen

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

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

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

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