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I've just trawled through 18 pages of both praise and complaint for the new MM mk2d's, and all I can say is 'you lucky devils' - across this side of the Irish Sea the retailers seem to have no idea of what is coming to them or when. My local retailer, Cheltenham Model Centre, got in on the act later than most and is not sure if they will be stocking any. Stephen
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When i joined IRRS in 1988, the first copy of The Journal I received was June 1988 and it contained the article A Slip into Lough Erne by HCA Beaumont. As a civil engineer, I found the article fascinating and it is only now that I realise that the author was the man who instigated the repairs as District Engineer of GNR(I). I wonder if he was a member of ICE - there is mention of his membership of PWI? It is sad when someone leaves us but the memory lives on. Stephen Branchett CEng MICE
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I've just looked at the previous edition of the site and see what you mean - obviously the windows are still a great concern but did the warping of the sides ever get dealt with? Stephen
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Given that it is the same mk 2d body for both the IE/Galway and the new super train liveried versions, I don't recall the howls of complaint re window levels in the bodyside when they forest came, or am I missing something here? Stephen
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The price is not out of line with quality carriages made by Hornby and Bachmann, and they are produced in much larger numbers. Stephen
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He was a fine modeller - does anyone remember his layout Payerbrook & Fairlie, which featured two stations, later extended to three, plus a tramway - quite delightful. I believe that he was also involved in the unsuccessful first attempt to re-open the Carlisle to Edinburgh line as the Border Counties Railway. Stephen
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I've just had an email from IFM with a link to some photos of a pre-production model of the laminate SO - looks the DB's. Stephen
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If you Google Maygib, they still seem to be about but quite who makes them now is anyone's guess. Stephen
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Any indication of price? Stephen
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Aerial photos are very helpful to the modeller - they give an added dimension that is missing from maps, much as I love these. Stephen
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The photo of the 8.10 Westport to Dublin in the attachment is a personal favourite of mine. The obvious question is whether it is or an AEC railcar plus driving trailer or a two car AEC railcar set. Stephen
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Nostalgia - Hornby Dublo - east meets west
StevieB replied to Noel's topic in British Outline Modelling
The stories of Mainline, Airfix, Replica, Dapol, Hornby and Bachmann are even more involved than the one you have just related, bits begin either sold off or metamorphosing into a new form! Stephen -
Has someone been having a bad day? Stephen
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One of the three Mk3 coaches preserved by the ITG is 6402, the Cafe Bar converted from a BR Mk3 to run with push pull sets on the Heuston-Waterford service. Was it the only and, if so, why 6402 and not 6401? Stephen
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Things are looking up for modellers of the Irish scene - MM Cravens and mk2d's, IFM Park Royals and laminates, Silver Fox mk3 push pulls and JM Design 1950's coach sides, to mention just a few. Stephen
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Thanks for that Patrick. After the introduction of liner trains, there was a daily one for a while between Waterford and Wexford - any idea of the times in and out of Waterford, please? Step[hen
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The difference in length between the class A and B tank barrels would have been due to the density of the liquid carried, A's carrying less dense products. I wonder, therefore, whether the oil wagons in the oil and magnesite consists between Cork and Ballinacourty would have been A or B? Many thanks. Stephen
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In the past I found it easier to throw away Lima coach bogies and start again, including some re-profiling of the underside of the underframe. Stephen
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Before the re-organisation of freight services in the 1970's, there was a daily Waterford-Wexford train departing Waterford 8.30am. Does anyone have a time of return to Waterford, please? Stephen
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My Lima 201's run on all Peco code 75 track without any problem - can't speak about coaches and wagons though. Merry Christmas to all on the forum. Stephen
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Both my points and locos are straight out of the box. Stephen
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My MM071's and 141/181's run beautifully through Peco code 75 pointwork, as do my BR outline N's. Stephen
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One of the things that Lima were always well known for was the relative coarseness of their wheels. However, I am pleasantly surprised at how well my two Lima 201's run through Peco code 75 pointwork - no hesitation whatsoever. Stephen
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Hi Paudie You've clearly got a lot you want to get rid of - could be interested in the Mk2's. Stephen
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Look forward to that. Stephen