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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
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    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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    DJ Models posted the following in rmweb http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/103982-irish-railway-models-new-rtr-oo-gauge-ballastmineral-hopper/page-2. It looks like the parting of the ways was amicable. We have to hope that IRM can pick up where DJM left off. Stephen
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    Richard Chown has written several times in the model railway press about the development of Castle Rackrent into a much bigger scheme of things. The one I particularly remember was the Castle Rackrent, Moygraney and Pacific in the Railway Modeller. I still have a read every now and again. Stephen
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    The second Lissadell looks quite delightful - I guess you had to give her back. Stephen
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    Did a drawing of the 6w heating van materialise? Stephen
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    The more observant of us will have noticed a brake van at each end of the train - unusual when you are conditioned to the modern scene with fully fitted freights. Stephen
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