RedRich

Alan Gibson will produce 28mm axles without wheels. However you have to buy the P4, EM or standard wheels on 26mm axles, remove them and fit them to the 28mm axles. Rich,

A Hoover in large logo blue always does it for me. Mind you I prefer a 37, 40, 47, Deltic, etc in all over blue. Rich,

I'll take your word Ed, it's good enough for me. Rich,

I agree Fran the FIA Trains twins are amazing and are on a level of their own compared to the other two mentioned. Rich,

A lovely kit that results in a fantastic model. One of the longest and best threads on the group. It's a history of the hobby, and the work that has gone into it is appreciated. Rich,

Cheers Noel, Rich,

085 has one also. Rich,

083 has one also in the black and silver livery. Rich,

As has been said the colour match is good, and it is a nice finish from a rattle can. Rich,

Very nice Eamonn. The woodwork looks good. The fire engine will look cool when the lights are working and give it that extra bit of realism. I like it. Rich,

The witch king of angmar, excellent Bren. Just how Mr Tolkien imagined him. Rich,

That's very good progress Pat, I'm impressed. It looks good so far considering it's at this early stage. Rich,

I was expecting a burst Richie. Rich,

I agree Des an iconic wagon. Rich,

Looking good Stephen. One thing I've noticed and like is the reflection beneath the wagon, looks cool. Rich,

I get it Fran, all is clear. Rich,

So someone else might be looking at MK111's. Interesting Fran we will have to wait and see. I loved the MK111's they were in my opinion the most comfortable coaches to travel in on our network. Rich,

Richie I would only be interested in a MK111 model if it was tooled up for an Irish prototype. Correct doors, seating arrangement. All the embellishments that separate it from a UK coach. Then there is the conundrum of what to do about the Restaurant and EGV. I know I am in a small minority here. I want to model what I have seen prototypical wise, that is a choice I have made and I will stick to it. Many are prepared to repaint Hornby, Jouef, or Lima models and that is more than enough for them. So if a prototypical model of a MK111 set to the standard of the Cravens was to be released even if the price was obviously going to be around that figure you threw out there, then I would support it. But if it was for a repaint of even a top notch Rapido level BR MK111, then no. Rich,

I'd be surprised if Oxford Rail would tool up for the small Irish market. I think the best you could hope for is a run of Standards in Irish livery. Rich,

I'd imagine the Rapido boys will make MK111's for the Prototype HST Fran. Going with their track record they will be superb. Rich,

That's good Noel,I look forward to seeing the progress. Rich,

Do you get any sleep Noel. It's coming together so fast, fair play for all the hard graft. It does look worth it. Rich,

Just seen a pic of an axle box Des, amazing detail. Rich,

Cheers lad's, nice to get the low down from people that have seen and heard one operating. Rich,

I am delighted for you lads's. A lot of work has been put in at your end and like everyone else I am looking forward to receiving mine when they arrive. This is an historical moment in the hobby for us anyway as I am not aware of a project like this happening before by members of a group. You have chosen the right prototype for the first wagon. I much prefer them to the Autoballasters. Rich,