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Thanks Seamus, enjoy the weekend in Wexford. Rich,

The prototype is a bulky loco Seamus, and the model seems to portray that look also. What year were they originally announced as a future product. I remember that PM made the announcement at the SDMRC and I can't be too sure whether it was 2009 or later. Rich,

I know Fran I can't help it. I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. The old man played a part in the construction of the Waterford Crystal Millenium ball that is in Time Square New York. Rich,

Looking forward to catching up with you tomorrow Des. I can't wait to see B109 in the flesh. A fully built and painted kit of the model will put it up there with the best. I've been watching it's devolpment since it's inception and it has come so far in such a quick time. Another 24 hours and 14 minutes to go. Rich,

Nice one Snapper, fotopic was a great resource for photos and is sadly missed. Rich,

Thanks for the pics Dave they are whetting the appetite even more. Only another 37 hours to go. The boxes do look to be shorter than the 201 boxes which makes sense. Rich,

So Sorry to hear about your bereavement Noel. May I offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Welcome back and I hope we bump into each other on Saturday. Rich,

It looks good Stephen and it's really coming to life. Rich,

The most important thing is running your locos and having fun. I could have hours of fun with that setup, and that is the most important thing. Rich,

It keeps me interested Stephen as nothing ever stays the same at the inception of a layout. There are constant changes along the way as you learn. Great ideas can come out of nowhere. I'm beginning to see where this layout is going and it's going to keep you busy. Rich,

I think the model will fulfill a lot of peoples dreams as it was always at the top of a lot of peoples list's for their favorite Irish mainline diesel loco. Rich,

Rome wasn't built in a day Stephen. The progress so far has been moving at a very fast pace. It takes huge amounts of dedication and sweat and tears, but it must be very satisfying to be at the point you are now. I really enjoy the regular updates and it will be nice to discuss things in person on Saturday. Rich,

Fertiliser, Anyhydrous, and Weedspray Stephen. Rich,

It's definitely a buyers market at the moment. Rich,

Things have really changed since the mid 2000's Vincent. I'll have to look the other way when I am leaving Waterford on Saturday morning as it kills me to see the MKIII's wasting away in Waterford West. Rich,

I'm looking forward to seeing an 071 in action on the rails Stephen. Put off the ballasting and play trains, upload some video too. Rich,

The launching of the models at the show is a great idea. It will make for one memorable show. Rich,

I think architectural modelling has always been at the pinnacle of the hobby, and people like Richie must do a lot of research before starting a project. What starts out as a blank canvass and an idea comes alive. Plenty of manufactures produce products that all look the same when built but no two of Richie's models are ever the same, they are unique. It is the one part of the hobby where most people fall down. There are many kit's or ready to plant buildings available and that is because it terrifies a lot of modellers. and that's why the card kits, plastic kits, or ready to plonk kits are mass produced. I went to Pendon many years ago and I was mesmerized by the quality of the buildings which are over forty years old. I wish Richie all the luck with his new investment. His genuinely good nature and modesty deserves mention also. Rich,

Does anyone know the quality of the coaches. European modelling is a bit an unknown entity to me. Rich,

Thanks for the link Portoman and welcome to the group. Rich,

I saw it on youtube a while back Pat, and it brings back some great memories. It seems the only way to see that now is to model it. Which is the greatest aspect of the hobby, creating happier and more interesting times. Rich,

I hope you have a great time too. Rich,

I'd say you can bite like one too Dave. If I have time I'll get you a Vanilla Slice on the way out to the show. By the way I must pm you later. Rich,

I'll have herself and the kids with me and Harmonstown seems the better option as I have used it before. Rich,

I wouldn't like to see you sleeping rough in the bus station in Waterford Richie. I'll put you up for the night . Rich,