StevieB

I view rmweb on an iPad and the advert situation is destroying my enjoyment of the site. This has been raised with the powers that be and they are less than receptive. There are some on this site who can corroborate this. Long live IRM.

Stephen

So the 2700 railcars are being put to good use after death.

Stephen

I went on Saturday, not my normal day but my son came up from Plymouth this time so Saturday it was. It didn’t appear to be as crowded as previous years but a lovely day out nonetheless. It’s just a shame it is so expensive. Parking in Birmingham International station helped keep the cost down a bit.

Stephen

I think it’s Kitwood Hill Hobbies.

Stephen

Your work rate is quite something.

Stephen

Most would seem to be in the order of 40’-45’ diameter.

Stephen

19 minutes ago, BosKonay said:

As a mini teaser, IRM has 13 new tooled lines to launch lining up for the coming year, as well as delivering on the ICR, mk2b and 2c and much more  A little something for everyone too. 

Oh, you do like to tease us with your little snippets.

Following its closure to passengers in the late 1930’s, Broadstone was a loco and wagon maintenance facility until it’s closure in the early 1960’s. Apart from the removal of track in the passenger station, how much else was removed prior to final closure. It would make a rather interesting model loco depot.

Stephen

They may have sold out but there are a number on eBay, as are MM 121 class.

Stephen

7 hours ago, Noel said:

Its hard to know but leaving aside the commuter potential Youghal is a domestic tourist honey trap for 9 months of the year, and bursting at the seams with domestic visitors. Rail link to Dublin via Cork opens up more economic potential for the hospitality and tourism sector. The Cobh line is hopping.  Its amazing Dublin folks with the travel pass can go to Cobh for lunch. Last time we stayed in Cobh about 4 years ago, the place was buzzing, I'd hazzard half the folks were tourists. 

The CBSC west cork railways are lost beyond redemption but can you imagine the success today if rail link out to Kinsale, Baltimore, Courtmacsherry, Clonakilty, and Bantry still existed even with just frequent 2 car DMU sets. 

Imagine, if you will, how different things might have been if the Cork City Railway had been built along the lines of the link line in Dublin ie a double track elevated railway, allowing a better connection between the railways of west Cork and the rest of the network. A good prototype for a model railway me thinks.

Stephen

Re-opening should act as a catalyst for new investment in the Youghal area in terms of housing, employment and, not least, tourism.

Stephen

The trouble with all the delivery companies is that they have made themselves uncontactable when there are problems.

Stephen

I’ve had both surgery and radiotherapy as part of cancer treatment but chemo is in a different league. Keep strong and you’ll come out the other side. My very best wishes.

Stephen

Weren’t there plans to use it on the Loughrea branch?
 

Stephen

It’s nice to see a reasonable length freight train running on a model railway.

Stephen

Exciting times.

Stephen

That’s very sad news as I have nothing but praise for what you have produced. Please find a way to continue producing such fine models, which are much in demand.

Stephen

He was a modeller extraordinaire and will be sadly missed. His prose was very readable.

Stephen

Their first non modern image wagon and it’s a southern wagon. Brilliant.

Stephen

The new signal box looks the db’s.

Stephen

If the Cork city railway had been elevated rather than at ground level, there’s no telling what might have happened, all sorts of connecting services with maybe the west Cork lines staying open. Oh, the power of imagination.

Stephen 

I think the link will explain everything. Happy reading.

Stephen

A combination of home and starter signals.

Stephen

It’s the inconsistency that gets me. The first time I bought from John in NZ, I had to pay a whole load of import, for want of a better expression, but the second time there was nothing to pay. Either way, the models were worth the wait. Thanks John.

Stephen

Yes, it was the photographer I was referring to as Mr Wright. He appears on his own layout Little Bytham complete with camera.

Stephen