west_clare_wanderer

Hi Martin. Apologies for the delay in replying to you. I'm very sorry abiut the rudeness. Thanks for you very kind offer, I've managed to source some magnesite wagons closer to home (and without any customs duty). But I'm really grateful for the offer. I've managed to source a lot of what i need (and will be able to get some remaining 'wants' through the same channel), but will update this thread with I'm looking looking when I've built my railway fund back up!

I agree, but i cannot be sidetracked. Neither can my wallet. As a certain Mr DB has recently drained me of all my modelling fund with a transhipment of nice green boxes

"Cowboys Ted, a bunch of cowboys"

That would be an ecumenical matter......

Enjoying the blue locos @ttc0169.... The colour all British diesels should be!

Thanks as always Paul. I thought I'd seen photos of snail H vans with Supertrain locos, so that makes sense.

Am I right in saying that grey flying snail stock (say H vans) were semi regular sights into the 1970s though?

Agreed, reviews are important, but personally I'd rather trust a review in a published magazine than some random fella posting a video from his bedroom. I've never heard that term "rage bait" before, but it is rather apt. The world seems angry about everything, all of the time! Increasingly, I think I am in the minority though. I don't go in for video content at all. I prefer images and the written word. However, that's clearly against the grain as YouTube seems to be the place where it's all at these days. I use YouTube for old sport clips and music.... Not toy trains

Unfortunately, that's life....

I challenge you to be the first to adapt the IRM Dick to 21mm gauge

As others have said, I think the OP has misread the room here with the original post. Ultimately, without Accurascale taking this line, Heljan wouldn't exist. I had no idea who Jenny Kirk was. I avoid anything model railway related on YouTube. I certainly don't need "influencers" telling me what to think. There are an awful lot of self-opinionated folks around....

Thank you ever so much. I've got no excuse now! I just need a 4-wheel steam heat van to accompany it. I really appreciate you taking the time to set all that out for me. I learn so much every time I log on here! Thank you for being so generous with your time and knowledge.

Went for £125 in the end. There was also an IR 141 which went for a similar amount. I'd say £125 is very reasonable.

Thank you very much. I am intrigued in learning more, but I don't want to take up your precious time, so will endeavour to delve deeper.

I might regret asking this, but which of the batch of IRM Park Royals would be suitable for an early/mid 1970s branch line? There's such a plethora to choose from!

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.