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It's nice to make a family day out if it Eamonn, it makes it more enjoyable. The women folk are usually ok about the hobby until they start seeing more and more models arriving, and then questions get asked. Rich,

Sounds like a great day Eamonn. I remember the celebrations in Waterford when it was our 150th anniversary. I still have the book when the rails came to Waterford. It suffered a bit of damage during a house move but some invisible tape is holding it together rather well. Is that Mrs R and the the kid's in front of the Castle Express. Enniscorthy Station looks really tidy now. I was watching an old Markle video yesterday and there was some nice footage of Enniscorthy and all other stations between Bray and Rosslare. MK11's, Cravens, Park Royals, on loan 80 class from NIR. Some really old cinefilm as well from the seventies. Rich,

Gotta put the exams first Nelson, that's the priority. If you put the same effort and all the detailed side of your modelling skills into your studies you will reap the rewards when your exams are over. You and Vincent are the future of this hobby, and on that note,the future is looking good. Rich,

I remember going to the FAI Cup final in 1986 and on hearing about this place I thought I would make a quick diversion before heading into Dalymount. Alas the shop wasn't, or seemed to not be open for business anymore. On a similar note did anybody ever visit the model shop in Fermoy. It was a lovely place to spend a few hours and the owner (I think it was Tom) was a lovely man. Rich,

In the current state of things that sounds like damn good news Eoin. It's great to see all the hard work yourself and Dave are doing is showing some reward. Rich,

Cheers Fran, don't we just. Rich,

Fran you legend, I've been after some shots of the small air dryer filter for a while. The box beside the air reservoir tanks needs to be hacked around a bit also as it is too small on the model, but it can be done. The weathering looks especially nice and understated on 220, like she hasn't been out of the paint shop that long. If you manage to get some shots of the triple filter on the other side of a 201 it would be hugely appreciated. Rich,

Noticed it last night Stephen, it's a great idea and the sites just gotten better. As Richie has said the effort is hugely appreciated. Rich,

The wagon looks great Nelson. The fact that the other comments are giving you the incentive to produce more of this great work is what makes this group tick. I can't wait to see more. Rich,

Nice to see something happening in the west. The very best of luck with it. Rich,

Great shot Noel. There's nothing like natural sun light to show a model at it's fullest potential. Seeing the four of them together really brings it home how great a model the babies are. Rich,

Unfortunately I don't Seamus. My desktop hard drive crashed last year and all my photos are on it, and there were 2 photos of the cleaner. They can I hope be retrieved, but I'll wait until the silly season is over before I get it looked at. I will have a look around on the web and see if something shows up. Rich,

It's a funny thing that the roofs on the MK111's never really weathered as bad as other coaches. I suppose as they were the top link coaches on the network that they kept them clean above the chassis. There was always a set in the wash plant at Heuston, as well as the machines that used to wash the sides from the platform. Rich,

True Dave, bottle or draught man with the Cider. Rich,

Very nice Dave, very nice. I am having visions of you having a nice glass of Brandy in the Kings chair while putting the world to rights. Rich,

Des the time and effort that you put into the projects is hugely appreciated here and the hard work show's in the quality of your products. I'm really looking forward to the news over the next few weeks, exciting times in the hobby are ahead. Rich,

Lovely Fran, the State Coach is beautiful. The episode of Trainspotting when they were in Dublin where Charles Meredith gave them a look around the coach showed how amazing a piece of rolling stock it is. We should be very proud of it. Rich,

Good enough for him Richie. Dark Side is a timeless piece, a classic case of don't wish for something too hard or it might come true. Wish You Were Here, that infamous incident in Montreal on the Animals tour, and especially The Wall proved that. Rich,

Did the Ginger fella do that Richie after he scoffed your drumstick. Rich,

Very exciting times Des. The container flats are really a must for any layout as they were pretty much all over the network. The Ammonias and Barrier wagons are also very iconic. I remember spending a few hours in Bray watching Ammonia trains being hauled by 201's and some bagged cement trains for Wexford, and 071 hauled MK11's for Rosslare. Actually if you look at what is available now with Eoins Darts, MM locos and coaches, your own forthcoming wagons and other delights, D&M bagged cement wagons, Bray would make a nice layout. I think you should consider the timber flats Des, could you imagine how amazing they would look. They could be your Sgt Pepper's or Dark side of the moon. Rich,

Congratulations Seamus, and the very best of luck with the new look website. I am sure it will be a huge success. Rich,

Had a good look at them earlier on Fran. The Presidential Coach looks beautiful. Take them as often as you can as they will be a great reference for people in the future as well as now. The MM models look nice also. Rich,

Lovely photos Tom, thanks for sharing them. As Richie has said the TPO's look great. I've been looking for a pic of 143 in the IR livery for a while as I have the model. Rich,

They look fantastic Leslie. The builders did a fantastic job. They were beautiful locos and the models really capture the look of the real thing. Rich,

I bet you know where everything is though Richie. I noticed the curry trays myself, they're invaluable. Rich,