west_clare_wanderer

As a dedicated 'goods only' fella, I've not been drawn into these, but they do look wonderful. However, I must admit the temptation is growing to'just order one' for my rural branch line project......

It will be interesting to see how much the price the 03 at if/when it does return. The 48ds too. Or maybe the smaller locos won't see that much of a price reduction. Yes please!!

Thank you very much. It looks so much bigger than that! That's a testament to your modelling. Ditto! It takes things to the next level.

I just meant it as a general comment about RM Web, rather than that thread specifically. My gripe is principally with the manufacturer/trade threads where folks are often arguing and falling out. About bizarre stuff like 'top feeds' on GWR tank engines (what the feck is a top feed I ask ). The sense of entitlement sometimes on display does point to an increasingly selfish world. It's the lack of perspective that baffles me..... It's just toy trains... Does it really matter if your latest loco is delayed by three months? Just go and play with the other 99 you have! But I totally agree @Mayner, there are some great threads, and I've also found that mental health one very beneficial. Even though I am mainly an observer, it's fantastic that people have a space they feel they can open up in. So, I am certainly not dismissing the place. I keep reading about this guy.... Who is he? I must admit, I've never watched anything model railway related on YouTube. I'd rather form my own opinions! Doesn't sound like I'm missing out...

Fantastic photos again fella. Thanks for sharing Apologies if I've missed it, but how wide are the baseboards? Cheers

I'd love this to be the case, but I just don't know whether there would be enough interest. 009 benefits from having all those preserved railways where tourists visit, especially in Wales. The Tally, Ffestinog and the like are in the (railway) public consciousness. We don't really have that. Maybe the Manx lines would be a better place to start for 00n3? But, in a hypothetical world, what would you go for, personally I'd love a big West Clare diesel! Ha. Everything 'over there' seems to descend into petty minded squabbling. With know alls telling everyone else what's really going on. I do find it somewhat amusing.

Thank you!!

Fantastic! I think we've all told ourselves "NO MORE TRUCKS" but we keep on falling for it.... And, if you keep buying them all up, it is good news for my wallet! You've got enough stock in that cabinet to run a small branch line mind! Yummy

It shows how successful Accurascale have become when they can acquire a big, well established company such as Heljan. I'm taking that as a really good positive for our little niche corner of the world

Wow! Accurascale/IRM continue on the path to world domination! This could open the door to a lot of interesting developments. I look forward to seeing what transpires.

Sorry, what a goon I am. I typed that jn a rush and was completely wrong! You've correctly identified the right one. Sorry

Removed due to my idiocy!!

Another thumbs up for the OSI website https://osi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/d5bdc7daef3e4537b67caa31dfcc42d5. It's an amazing resource. I do warn you though, you'll lose hours and hours of your life to it just exploring!

Just rediscovered this.... have you any more photos @cloggydog. It's a wonderful little layout. Then tthe big question..... when will the Irish version break free?

Let us know how you get on with the conversion