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    This may be of some interest, in particular the photo of Bantry station. Stephen
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    It may sound an obvious thing to say but it is not how fast, but rather how slow, you go that determines journey times. In both our countries railway operators have settled for the semi-fast train, and have forgotten about the non-stop train. To get the best journey time between Dublin and Cork, or anywhere else for that matter, elimination of speed restrictions is the answer. Without allowing for acceleration and deceleration, 100 mins would be the minimum time achievable, say 2hrs in reality. Stephen
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    The June issue of Rail Express carries a report that Model Irish Railways is relaunching its 4mm range, good news indeed. Stephen
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    The May Railway Magazine carries a story that Cork Chamber (CC) has submitted a proposal to the Government recommending that journey times between Dublin and Cork be reduced to one hour, as opposed to the current average of 2hr 35mins! Stephen
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    Your arrangement with the leading axle effectively makes a Co-Co into a 1Bo-Bo1, although in reality the 1 indicated a non-powered axle. Stephen
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    The programme of closures didn't have a more sinister reasoning behind it, namely the separation of the two nations of Ireland. I've probably stepped onto forbidden territory here by mentioning politics, for which I apologise, but, hey, politics gets everywhere, like it or not. Stephen
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    My order arrived today and I'm not disappointed - must now get on and produce something for them to run on. Stephen
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    The trouble is that it is all in the imagination - the bus orientated politicians in the north saw to that by closing so many lines. A map of the rail network in the border area is very similar to one for the south west of England - vast swathes of the country rail-less. Stephen
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    Or maybe Kirley just managed to persuade Leslie to part with a couple of chassis. Stephen
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    PM sent. Stephen
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    The power of positive thinking. Stephen
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    A very enjoyable 15 minutes viewing - as a none native of Ireland, it always amazes me how much the railways either side of the Irish Sea have in common, but then they did have a shared history for almost 100 years before going their separate ways, the railways that is. Stephen
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    This seems a good buy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MURPHY-MODELS-MMOO86-6-COACHES-COMPLETE-TRAIN-OO-/282394197754?hash=item41c0017efa:g:5MAAAOSwzgBYxwEQ, 086 plus six Cravens (1x1st and 5x2nd). Stephen
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    You have been busy. Stephen
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    Too late, they've all sold out, so unless enough of us ask them nicely to do a second run, that's it, no more. Stephen
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    Along with the loss of access to an incredible amount of historical items - Irish Railfans News to name just one. Stephen
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    There seems to be some silly money being bid on eBay at present http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R5.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xmurp.TRS0&_nkw=murphy+models&_sacat=0. Stephen
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    Some fine models of goods stock here. Stephen
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    I agree with John that the L1 is a good starting point for producing any of the larger GSWR/GSR 4-4-0's. A number of people have made good representations over the years. The main drawback is that the loco is too long but shortening it is a major undertaking involving a new chassis. If you're going to that amount of trouble, then there are always the smaller wheeled versions, the 333 and 342 classes. Incidentally, there always seems to be a fair number of L1's for sale on eBay. Stephen
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    I must be missing something here but isn't 'saying 120 euros' quoting a price as per forum rules? Stephen
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    Leo What chassis did you put under your 4w coach? Stephen
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    Patrick The Dapol GWR signals look very good and add the finishing touch. Stephen
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    Any possibility of a fourth triple pack of ballast wagons, please? Stephen
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    The H vans really look the part - I must get some in the new year. Stephen
  25. StevieB
    Castle Rackrent also appeared in Model Railway Journal No 202 under the title Fair Day at Moygraney - another excellent read. Stephen
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