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Pity its not available in 4mm... I'd KILL for a 3 quid 141. Like the Cl33 chassis- could maybe do the same with G class and the Lima O gauge shunter? Or Tri-Ang Big Big or just 1960-1985 loco. The problem, obviously, is the massive hole in RTR O in more or less exactly that time period.

This hadn't occured to me but actually makes loads of sense!

I'd probably be an odd socks person as I'm about as organised as a train crash, but it just bugs me so much I will inevitably try to find a sock to match at least one of the two.

Never really got around to knowing this layout properly as the topics almost as old as me! I know enough about it now, though, to say that it’s definitely a loss to the forum. Best of luck for the future.

OK, there is a plan going on re the main railway- the “harbour line” was taken up and the premises reclaimed by the “Landlord” (Mum), so tracklaying on the main line began out of necessity- I’m not going any length of time without any outdoor running space in this weather! I don’t think I’ve at all outlined the plan for the actual railway, so I’ll go over it in a video that I will post as soon as I can film it. As of yet, though, one station has been built- Ivy Road, one end of the U. Additional elements of Sheehaun’s history have emerged (peat, potatoes, another railway line, a large power station in Sheehaunmore) after more inspiration has reached me. Watch this space.

Hmm, pretty sure I was too subtle here- just to clarify, I was 100% flexing- he is actually the drummer. And a lovely guy too- I also own two railway books that once belonged to Darryl Hunt, so I’m guessing he wasn’t alone in the band!

Land Rover is henceforth the accepted name for LMS standard 2-6-4s (sure they all look like similar enough to Jeeps so I doubt anyone’s going to mind)

Sorry, Martin, I think the only reason I was going to buy the layout is gone. Hope it finds a good home. Maybe I’ve learnt a lesson on not being lazy too! Best wishes, hopefully I’ll find a valid reason to buy something off you in the future.

Ok thanks- will try to fix it. Also maybe leave the rest of the posts to be about the layout?

Large SNCF loco still available?

You would think that, but I have a Lima GWR Railcar that I wanted to give a good run, but it will not take any turns. Did some measuring etc and worked out the minimum radius is something like 1100mm! I like it so much I was actually going to buy a whole layout but the radius is 500mm too small! Also I probably would need to convert to isolating sections to allow for control of all my stock, which is analogue atm.

Any idea what the small spur is for? Doesn't look long enough to hold anything of any size.

Ok good point- maybe barn is a little disrespectful, would love to visit though! A little far from Laois unfortunately...

Haven't we discussed that one?

Alright, anyone interested in the Laois area- planning a trip to Coolnamona plant via Portlaoise PW depot (I want to see some 071s), then the short spur of the Kilkenny line, down to the crossing (have already posted google maps coordinates). Please express your interest here, any time in June works, more or less.

Great, thanks.

Don't they have an A class just sitting in a barn or something?

Really great to hear, as preserved railways in particular can be very, well, loud. I remember (not too fondly) a trip on Flying Scotsman at the Nene Valley, and although it was a great trip, when we went up to Scotsman it was LOUD. (Also in BR Green as 60103- not at all a fan of literally all preserved locos being in BR livery except in the NRM) Funny, I have a sort of rule of thumb at model railway exhibitions- if there's someone aged about 16-25 wearing a backpack and a beanie (long hair also helps), they are 100% a Thomas fan. I am myself, so I know how to identify "other members of the herd" but I've always thought it's such a weird but true stereotype.

Any of the tank engines, Jinty would be nice specifically as I already have from the same tooling and want to make a UTA liveried pair.

Fair point- Clifden station building is intact an in use as a hotel/restaurant/etc. but I'm pretty sure the area beyond the platform is occupied by a Lidl.

Talking to @Metrovik today and he said he was very much thrown when the it was changed.

Alphagraphix? A kit of a 141 for £6... in 7mm. ALPHAGRAPHIX_IRISH_RAILWAYS

I'd say they're gone now?

I presume no longer available?

Don’t know if I’d put it that strongly, but I do agree.