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Sounds good Eamonn, plenty of projects to keep you busy. Rich,

It's a contentious question Pat. The Jouef MK111's are based on loco hauled MK111's and therefore have three small roof pods on the ends of the coaches instead of the one larger square one found on HST hauled MK111's. The Lima models to my eye seem to capture the shape of the coaches better then the Hornby or Jouef ones. The Lima models are very poor in the area around the corridor connecters. The Hornby ones are better, but just by a little bit. If you can ignore the doors on all three models, then go for the Lima ones and get some flush glazing and new window surrounds from Southern Pride Models. Or if you really want to push the boat out get some laser glaze windows and etched window surrounds from Shawplan for the Lima coaches. If I was to do a Mk111 rake myself I would also tackle the doors. The Lima ones don't have the mould of the door opening lights, the Hornby ones do, and would need to be removed. The bogies aren't great on any of the models neither, the Lima ones being the poorest As for the MK11A models they are correct for certain periods. The IE ones had the silver top lights painted black at the end of their life, and also had the roofs painted black like the M11 aircons. I don't think that Bachmann handled the painting of the IE MK11A's too good as the orange doesn't wrap around the end's as it should. However I do think that the Bachmann models capture the shape really well. I can't wait to see their MK11F models. Rich,

Very nice, I remember when the Imp's first came to Waterford. Rich,

Lovely Eamonn. I also like the refurbished Dutch Van, and Ballast plough. Rich,

Cheers Eamonn, I love the pic on journal 161, Cravens, GSV, and 121's double headed. It doesn't get much better. Rich,

Sounds interesting Eamonn. I have heard about it before, but I've never seen any pictures of the liveries, what were they like. I would love to have seen them in the original livery that the Cravens carried. Rich,

Lovely Richie, I'll print them off at the weekend when I get some paper. Rich,

Very good advice re the magnetized heads as it really helps when re fitting the screws. Rich,

Tommy get some jewelers screwdrivers with a mix of flat head and philips type heads and they should do the trick, and also come in handy for other job's. McQuillians on Capel Street usually have a good selection from Draper amongst others. Draper used to do a set with an awl and tweezers included. You could also pick up a set in Maplins which is next to Smyths toy store, which is only a stones throw away. Rich,

I have a hold and fold myself and wouldn't be without it. Rich,

Very impressive work young man, very impressive. I have to say that I love the birdcage type brake vans. Welcome to the group by the way. Rich,

It's really starting to look the part. The grass at the foot of the retaining walls really gives them a real world look. The locos look fantastic, I have a soft spot for the LMS myself. Superb work, I can see where this is going in my minds eye. The signal cabin looks right at home in it's setting. Rich,

There is some great footage of Clonmel during the 1990's on the Markle beet dvd with some interesting shunting movements. I do know that MK111's ran through there on PP services with 201's for Knock specials. I think there was a normal MK111 rake also used on other specials, it may have been hauled by an 071. A couple of Cravens set's with 2 coaches and GSV + a baby will look sweet and prototypical, as well as being more appealing than plastics. Mind you if D&M ever decide to do a 2700 I might have my arm twisted. Night shot's look great by the way. Rich,

Very good Richie. It looks better then I imagined. Rich,

Cheers Richie, that is some good food for thought. Rich,

Cheers Dave that is another option that is on the list of possibilities. Rich,

Interesting George, a double decker or a mezzanine. The planning laws are definitely crazy. Rich,

The orange and grey wipers is a nice touch Noel. Rich,

Cheers George. Rich,

I'm really loving this thread. Loads of information, and answers to some questions I have had also. Rich,

I think it is the fact that it is on a yellow background. You are a lucky man living in Portlaoise Seamus there is plenty to see Per Way wise. Waterford West (Sallypark) used to be a hive of activity in the busy freight days , but sadly no more. Rich,

I have a plan to do 226 myself in the future. I was thinking of doing her in the original IE livery. The weedspray coach is looking good Tom, as is your 226 project. Rich,

Thanks for that George. 20 by 10 sounds like a good size, don't think the missus would entertain a 30 footer. Mind you a 24 ' would be nice as a little work space would be ideal. I shall shop around. The plans sound good regarding the layout. Whatever you choose I bet it will be a cracking job. Rich,

It's a very sad time Eamonn and I offer you and the family my and my families deepest sympathies. We are all hear for you Eamonn on the group if you need us. Rich,

That's an excellent introduction Phil and it is great to have someone of your ability with us. The BnM is a fascinating subject and I look forward to more updates. Is the good lady a County or a City Waterford girl. The next time you both are over here you should take a spin on the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway as it is a lovely little narrow gauge railway and a beautiful scenic route. Rich,