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Ok, so I didn't get around to posting any pictures, but thought I'd share some news regarding progress on the railway, although it is progress which since the last post has been entirely conceptual. Firstly, I decided on an RC system for control. This was always a concept I had floating around, but I have more or less decided on the system to be used now: a 4-channel system reccomended by a very talented modeller on RMweb, with lithium-polymer (LiPol) batteries being used inside the locos. This, however, created a problem with my smallest loco, an LGB Orenstein and Koppel 0-4-0. This is absolutely tiny and I could not find any way to fit more than one LiPol, and so I decided to use the locomotive and two damaged coaches to create a steam railmotor with a push-pull carriage attached. The more substantially damaged of the two vehicles is the baggage car, and luckily the 0-4-0 fits almost perfectly in the baggage area, which I didn't consider would be of any use on a line as short as the SLR would be- there wouldn't be enough baggage, frankly. I plan on starting a Workbench topic for the railmotor and other projects, as soon as I get an actual workbench. The other concept is a new history of the SLR. This incorporates a lot more than that laid out in the initial post (much and all as I hate to disregard it). It adds several new aspects to Sheehaun, such as a line running between Sheehaun Fertiliser Works, Spudpatch Sidings and Sheehaunbeg Potato Products Ltd, which will add sidings to the tramway, BnM-style lines to the potato patch, and a new industry (Sheehaunbeg Potatoes) that I would like to have a small internal SM32 system, running with just a few small skip wagons and a little diesel. Also, I plan to add a turntable to both ends of the line eventually.Finally, a slightly less conceptual aspect, but I'm planning on adding trestles, virtual-level running and embankments to the running line. Also, does anyone have advice on signals? Obviously they are unnecessary for a line as small as mine, but signalling fascinates me and I would love to incorporate it, but I have very little knowledge on where to source kits, parts etc. As it is my best option seems to be Tenmille, but at 10mm/1ft they will be underscale, plus i'm worried there is too much soldering involved. Any advice would be appreciated.

Saw that earlier- although BnM actually flat out told me LM335 was going to Stradbally when I inquired months ago. Considering not even all the SWR volunteers knew, I’m not sure they should have said so. Although it’s possible they had to say so due to freedom of information, IIRC it was a volunteer buying LM335, so hopefully anyone involved with Stradbally can clear that up.

How similar is Number 6 to the Colorado Southern “Galloping Goose”?

Funny, im reading this sat ~100m from the alignment of the old line just outside the station.

I’ve a question- can I volunteer in July? Family goes to Ballyconeely every summer for at least a month and, apart from a workout schedule for rugby, I don’t have much to do. The biggest potential roadblock here is that I’m only 13. I know my local railway’s minimum volunteering age is 16, but I’m not sure whether that’s law or just their insurance. Be happy to hear back from you as this is a project I am very much interested in.

It might have been on strike- were you making it shunt?

I know who the Rubberbandits are Derek- “Horse Outside” is on my playlist and I listen to Blindboy’s podcast, and I like some of their other songs too. They’d never get away with “Up Da Ra” today, not even a decade later.

Should have mentioned that the clip fell under US fair use (both the creator and Mattel were/are based in the USA) and UK fair dealing. Also, as I’m currently looking at getting into Thomas YouTube, does anyone have the Irish equivalent of those laws? I can’t watch that- YouTube recommended the last episode where (I think) they all die, so it’s entirely ruined for me now… oh, the misery.

Only really pertinent to the thread as they’re in 00 and my other planned 00 layout is probably not happening, but I received what I believe are 2 Mk1s and an LMS 50’ composite, all in BR carmine and cream (that’s the name Hornby used in 2004 and it’s the best name, IMHO).

Ok, lads, here's a new one that I definitely didn't steal from the thread on Casino Model Railway Museum, a Class 165 'Turbo' as a 29000. Doesn't look perfect, but it works. IMO a 170 might work better though. This obviously doesn't take into account carriage lengths, so I'll leave that to the smart people on here.

I was wondering when 29000s got a bladder...

Porter's trolley- not easily scratchbuilt but passable representations can be found in the bags of small detailing pieces that come with Hornby snap-together buildings, and if you just give them a quick coat of green or brown paint they should look fine. Metcalfe makes laser-cut bench kits, with a pack of 4 available for less than a fiver IIRC. If you don't want to buy either, I have a few of each I could send you.

JHB, you are an encyclopaedia. Thank you.

We’ll see…

No clue. Probably just glad of some Transatlantic promotion…

How long have you been waiting to make that joke?

From what I've heard, under very dodgy circumstances too. Basically everyone I've seen mention it has said they had unfulfilled pre-order(s).

Interested, but saving up from summer jobs.

Sorry, should have added- that model of controller is one of the most unreliable, poorly made products I've ever used, but the user experience is fine so I would be interested in getting another one, I'd just be careful with it this time!

By modifications I mean DCC and Kadee couplings. Thanks.

Don’t forget the “adult content creator” who not only flashed the portal causing the final impetus for it to be shut down, but then made a TikTok saying she believed the people of Ireland “deserved to see her lovely potatoes”. On the NYC side. So it wasn’t just us, but I have to admit the 8-year-old giving New York the middle finger was a legend.

As nobody seems to be particularly invested in the tangent, let me just bring the conversation back to its initial focus as well as just bringing it back up to the surface so it’s not forgotten.

Isn’t that literally @Horsetan’s signature? I’m on mobile at the moment so can’t check.

Content deleted, posted in wrong topic, apologies.

Above post is unclear- are you saying it has been sold? If not, any reason for modifications and does the controller pictured work?