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Nice sentiment and nice gesture gents. Decent.

Just catching up on TJ and as always hugely enjoyable and educational Noel. I love the lights on the Hobs wagons the extra bit of detail goes such a long way. Rich

I'll hold your jacket DJ. Rich,

Have to agree DJ they really are a superb model. They just look amazing in a full rake. I have to say that I love the ballasts also.

Haven't had time recently to follow what's happening at the junction. Made up for it tonight hugely enjoyable as always Noel. Rich

They look amazing and it's nice to see anything running on Barrow street Rich

Modelu figures and other parts in the range are top notch. A level crossing keeper would be nice also. Rich

He's ignoring Pat. I've no doubt he will be along to tell us how much of a good customer he really is. I also reckon a few of his pals are running into phone booths to change into their superman costumes to rescue him.

Excellent work pal. 220 has always been my favorite of the class. The exhaust always sounded a bit different. The gates look amazing too. Des has brought some amazing kits to the Irish scene down through the years. Rich

Smashing model the Hornby offering was a horror show. The MGR'S are a classic looking train. Rich,

Nice work. It's a decent kit, just a shame that they used a MK1 gangway connecter instead of a MK111. I think George Dent built the prototype that the kits were cast from. Rich

Fantastic achievement men. I agree with George that the A is a far superior model. Rich,

Lovely scenes Noel Really like 007 Seamus O'Bond. Rich

Another smashing model and a great choice. Rich

Shouldn't these questions and requests for info per dcc settings be sent to IRM. Questions are always answered swiftly and concisely by the lads and in lots of cases quicker than on here Rich

Exactly, it's the contemporary rolling stock that appeals to a larger amount of the younger generation. The constant monotony of ridiculing the current fleets is stale and well past it's sell by date now. Rich

Very true Noel and fine kits they were too Rich Thanks man for putting me at ease.

I think a 22k would also attract younger kids to the hobby. Most people model their favorite era and if a 22k or 2900 are what bring the next generation to the hobby everyone's a winner Rich

FFS Jason please tell me you aren't wearing Mrs B's skirt.

This is an interesting thread. What I am finding is that the larger majority of folk in here are happy with a particular level of detail and accuracy in their loco, wagon, or coach. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I am a bit more zealous in that department myself than most but that's my choice. I will mention one area on the model that really should have been sorted before it was signed off is it should have flush glazing on the cab front. Hopefully it will be flush on the planned releases. It shouldn't be difficult. I have huge respect for PM and the 121, 141-181, 071, classes are fantastic models. The Cravens are still one of the best models of a coach available in this scale. How many of you on getting a model compare it to the prototype by looking at lots of photos in your collection or on line. Many pics we see of locos don't show the underframe in full side on, but there are hundreds on flickr. Over the last two years the 121 and A Class models have reached heights that have once more raised the bar and both manufacturer's deserve all the praise they are getting. However they don't always get it right. The pre production pics give us all an opportunity to offer our opinion and it is well received by PM and IRM If someone buys a model and finds there are discrepancies or mistakes he is 100 percent entitled to say so. I have three 201's myself and my opinion is that they don't reach the heights the others do. There are many ways to take them up a level especially the underframe. Add Salem air drying filters, and pipes from brass rod to represent those on the prototype. The fuel tanks are a wee bit naked but some pieces of evergreen styrene can make a huge difference. The air reservoir air tanks are a bit slimmer than they should be Anyone wanting to look at pics for inspiration and having a go at adding these details shouldn't be singled out with the old rivet counter moniker. Surely it is a huge part of our hobby we do call ourselves modellers after all. Rich,

Wow that is a beauty some much precise and accurate detail. Rich,

Is there a position in the government for a Minister of Complaints. There should be. There's a few nailed on candidates for the position on here.. Rich,

I have to say that 007 is a looker. Should have named it Seamus Bond. TJ would definitely attract crowds at an exhibition because there is so much prototypical action. I can't give it any higher praise. Rich

Jaysus Jason I'm having visions of both of them standing lineside with scythes. Capes and skirts blown up revealing festive bloomers. I need to pour a Bushmills. Rich

Even though they replaced the Cravens on the Waterford Limerick Rosslare trains I would be happy with a 2700. I do think the 22000's would be the most viable. A re run of Bells would be nice. Anyway I think we should get back to the amazing A's Rich