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Go 2-0 down twice in four days and come back to win 3-2 on both occasions. They do it season after season they never give in, they fight to the end. It could have been even more for both sides. It was a great game to watch and Villa played very well too. Rich,

The models are unfortunately dimensionally incorrect in some areas especially between the top of the windows and the rain gutter. The bogie's are over scale when compared to those on the Cravens or those produced by Replica Railways. There are also some issues with the Body sides bowing inwards in places. This is probably due to the fact that the roof is a separately fitted item, and the body suffers from the bowing, maybe from it being released from the mold. Unfortunately there is really no fix for the dimensional errors on the coach. The bowing can be fixed by adding bulkheads to the model. It's all down to if can you live with it or can't you. I have some myself and I will get a few more standards to try and complete a rake. I hope a composite will be released as they were a very unique coach, and a super standard would be nice too. If as I have said you can live with some of the let downs of the model they do look good from certain angles. As for poor running coaches I would check the back to backs on the wheel sets and the springs for the close coupling units. Also don't run them on small radius curves. HTH Rich,

Very nice looking job Stephen she looks the part. Rich,

Interesting to see the Donegal football manager taking on the role in devolopment at Celtic. Rich,

Cool video Fran. Is that one of the train crew changing the point at the end, or was he working on the ground. Rich,

I watched a chap doing a demonstration before and when done right it looked very effective. Rich,

It's spectacular, His Loyds bank buildimg model is superb. Rich,

You have a great selection of rolling stock Wiggy and the layout build is really coming on. Rich,

Hi Jack if you get some time could you please post up some pics of the models. Rich,

It was a great result. I watched the highlights myself as I was also watching the United game. I thought Celtic were dreadfully unlucky in the game in Barcelona. Rod Stewart at the end of the game was a wonderful example of what the club means to him. Rich,

I've read the booklet from the manufacturer, it contains a lot of info. Definitely the way to go regarding the points and signals Stephen, good decision. Rich,

I'd love to see a kit produced. I'd love to have a go at building one. It a beautiful loco especially in the new green livery. Rich,

Lovely models Stephen and Seamus well done. Seamus you have learned the skills from trying yourself and you deserve lot more credit than you give yourself. Rich,

Things are looking good Stephen. Gareths wagons deserve special mention as they are amazing models, really top class modelling. The baseboards are superb looking also. Things are really looking good. Rich,

This mans work is of epic proportions. It truly is amazing. I attended an exhibition of his work many years ago and it has to be seen to be believed. http://www.willard-wigan.com Rich,

From what I have seen in photos Seamus of the pre and production shots it looks epic. I think Bachmann have taken the throne as having the best Diesel era model. 2 power cars 4 beautiful coaches with interior lighting and illuminated table top lamps. It's set the bar higher. Rich,

Nice one Des I look forward to it. Rich,

I'll also add that they got their Blue Pullmans in today so things may be a bit hectic. Our own traders on the group provide a great service too. Rich,

They're getting excited Des as the release date is getting ever closer. With everything else you have going on at the moment you really pulled it out of the hat with the work you put into the model to have it on display at the MRSI show. I'm still praying for a foot bridge. Rich,

Pat's right IE won't allow it, mores they pity really. Rich,

Good find Vincent. No doubt some models will appear in the RPSI livery soon. Rich,

Cheers Fran, Rich,

Weren't Chessie born out of the B&O Fran. I am not 100% sure. Rich.

Just in case anyone would like to see what the glazing looks like on BR models, here's a link. http://shawplan.wordpress.com/laserglaze/ Rich,

Lads I spoke to Brian Hanson a while back about the possibility of introducing laser glaze windows for the MM 201 models. The windscreens would need attention as they are fully flush glazed on the prototype. The cabside sliding windows would also need to be done. Now although the cab side sliding windows are not fully flush on the prototype they do sit to far back in the window frame on the model. Brian will be taking on the work himself as he does it all in house. The windows would be a friction fit or you can use a little varnish to secure them in place. They are a great add on by the customer to achieve that little bit of extra realism and they don't have the prismatic effect that plastic glazing seems to have. I will be sending Brian a 201 body to work with this week so at least things will be under way. If anyone has any interest I will ask Brian if they could be made available to other folk interested in them. Rich,