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Not surprised to see him sacked. It is so in line with everything Abramovich has done over the last three seasons. Win the FA Cup, Premier league, Champions league, get sacked. My brother supports Chelsea and he is thinking of cancelling his membership if Benitez gets the job. Rich,

Seamus it would be heaven for me. Even one double headed with a 141-181 would look superb. I'd love to see 124 and 134 released in their last guise with the two cab windows blanked out at the nose end. I'm almost sure that 131 was also given this treatment. There's a great ground swell of support for Murphy Models so hopefully enough current models find homes and the 121 project may be resurrected. Rich,

There were rumors a few years ago Fran that there might have been a Led Zeppelin reunion after the show in London in 2007. I'd have gone to that. I'll just have to make do with the new blu ray now. 2004, did Oasis and Paul McCartney headline that year. I think Muse did also. Rich,

That's a great if rare photo of 135 nose first. It would make a nice little modelling project especially with 40 foot Bells on the horizon. It has me aching all the more for a 121 model. Rich,

That is really great work Kirley. It's so atmospheric looking. It's taken a lot of planing and hard graft to get this far and it is really coming to life now. It's a credit to you. Rich,

Dave I asked him about the loco and wagons. I asked him whether the loco had white strips and a logo or not. He said the loco was just orange and black so I assume it was a supertrain painted livery. I also asked him were there any extra bits on the roof and he said yes. I remember a couple of locos from the late seventies like that that had a similar detailing set added to the roof to make it look more like an A Class. I had a similar set myself. He said one of the wagons was brown with a CIE logo in white on the side. I asked him what the cars were like, he said there were four Ford Capri's 2 red 2 yellow. My old man had a Ford Capri when we were kids and that's how he recognized them he said the car carrier had a motorail sign on it. He also said one wagon was a white wagon but he couldn't remember what the logo was. I think there was a Unigate wagon at that time also included in sets. He's a clever boy because when I was finished asking him, he asked me was it worth something. I hadn't seen the guy in years. I do remember him having an uncle that worked in MB, and he always had loads of toys and games. That's how we got talking about it. I do remember vaguely some sets from that time. One had some repainted black and tan MK1 coaches with a gantry in the set. Rich,

I met an old friend and neighbor yesterday. We were reminiscing about our childhood. We were talking about trains and he was telling me that he had found a Lima set in his parents house. He said the box was still in good condition considering all the years it had been in storage and the models were in really great condition considering he hadn't seen the set in nearly 30 years. He said it had a class 33 in supertrain livery, a box van, another wagon, a car transporter wagon with cars and unloader set. All track was there and the power controller still worked. He said his son is playing with it now and is having a great time. Rich,

John you are too modest. That is more fantastic work, a great resource, and a marvelous tutorial for anyone wanting to attempt a foray into the etched brass kit building world. I agree with what's been said a superbly thought out design. Rich,

John that is fantastic work. I love the Bullhead panel and the track bed. The flat bottom rail is beautiful work the soldering is so tidy. I've hit a brick wall trying to source a check gauge for 21mm myself at the moment the scalefour stores seem to not have them in stock. I'm in the same situation myself regarding starting a build. I'm going to have a purpose built railway room built. When it's built is thrown up in the air at the moment. This thread will keep me 100% focused and I can't wait to see more, especially the flat bottom track. Please keep us posted, Rich,

That looks like a good day out. I'll take a trip down there myself next year. Rich,

I was at the game that Chris Hughton scored his only goal for Ireland Fran. A 5-0 win against Turkey. I think Dave O'Leary got on the score sheet that day also. I agree it's great to see some lads that played League of Ireland football doing well. Most Tipperary hurling people would tell you that Shane Long is the one that got away. Rich,

Fran what year did you attend Glasto. Never made it over there myself but it has definitely got to be the holy grail of festivals. I missed it not having taken place this year. Rich,

Now that sounds good Patrick. I really look forward to seeing this progress. I think it adds a nice bit of interest to a layout to give it a bit of personality by basing it on an actual part of the network. It doesn't have to be a brick for brick exact copy of a scene. Due to unforeseen circumstances I couldn't start my own project this year and 2013 looks to be out of the equation also. Luckily though the lads on here are always showing their efforts so it's great food for thought and a nice way to pass a few hours checking it out. I will definitely be looking in on your progress on a regular basis. Rich,

Well Frans post regarding Utd having to shore up at the back was prophetic. Giving the way Norwich set their stall out today they deserved their win. Rich,

Patrick Maureen sounds like a railway modellers dream wife. The choice of geographical location sounds really cool. I am a Waterford man myself and it was a really picturesque part of the network. Eamonn (Enniscorthy Man) is a wealth of information on this part of the railway and would be delighted to offer any advice. I wish you the best of luck with it. Rich,

162 with the wheel wagons looks like it would make a nice modelling project. The NIR 201 on the Enterprise train looks nice. Rich,

Well done to all. Rich,

Patrick it looks like a model of a railway and not a model railway, there is a difference and I think it shows better in a smaller layout. Top class, Rich,

That's an extremely kind gesture David. Having seen your products at the show in Raheny the winner will be getting one fantastic piece of wood work. You can see the Carpenter and cabinet maker quality in them. Rich,

I have to say Gareth that is the best sound recording I have heard yet. There is plenty of low end sound which never seems to be as audible in other videos that I have seen or heard. Infact in the video it sounds better than some I have heard at exhibitions. It is swaying me more towards having at least a couple of sound fitted locos myself. Top class, I wish you all the best with it. Rich,

Eamonn our generation is certainly unlucky when you think that we were through this before in the 80's. Things got good for a while and now we're back there again. The positive outlook is the right attitude, fair play to you. Rich,

The sample looks great Arran. They are out of my modelling era but to hell with it, I'll have to pick up some and a few 20 foots also for sentimentality. Rich,

I'm sure it will be a hit George. It was nice seeing you last week. I'll pop in again the next time I'm down. Rich,

Looks very ominous Pat. Dark days ahead. Rich,

Sweet work Richie all the research pays off when that is the end result. You use the brain Richie and you use it to great effect. Rich,