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That's sounds cool Pat. How did you get on playing, bought and sold, and shin kicker. Rich,

I'm with you guys on this. The baby's definitely set the bar, as did the Cravens. The 201 is a cracking model but it fell short of the bar for myself anyway by not having flush glazed windscreens and I think that it would have been nice to have had see through bodyside grilles in the same manner as the grille on the electrical end of the roof. The 071 looks like it could raise the bar again and that's what we want to see as punters and modellers. Rich.

I hope it wasn't anything too serious mate and that everything is ok. Rich,

It's hard to belive Eamonn that he passed 32 years ago today, I have Permanent on the stereo as I am typing. You cry out in your sleep All my feelings exposed And there's a taste in my mouth As desperation takes hold How could something so good Just not function no more But love, love will tear us apart again RIP Ian Curtis, genius and tortured soul.

Anto you need to put the feet up and take a break for an hour or two mate. I'm getting tired just reading all your replies, what must it have been like composing and typing them. You have given some seriously fair and unbiased advice regarding the more specialist DCC systems available. I think if you are living close to another member (or members) that are using DCC a look at their systems might be a good opportunity to have a play and see what system you like. I went for the NCE Power Cab myself and I set up a little shunting plank a few years ago to get used to the system and I love it. Although it might not be an important issue for some prospective buyers the wheel for controlling the speed just felt right to me when I first had a demo of the unit. Rich,

Good decision Jim:tumbsup:. Rich,

You're right in the zone now Stephen. The rate at which you are progressing is phenomenal. I have decided on using Cobalt motors myself for the signals and points. I love the slow movement of the blades that the Cobalt and Tortoise motors deliver and it also looks more prototypical. I have used Seep point motors in the past and always found them to be reliable in operation and they do a great job. The fact that I am building my own track and I will be operating signals and points with DCC has been a big factor in choosing which motors I will use. Rich,

Pat I think Ian Curtis may have created those moves on stage to help him cope with his epilepsy. As for Andy McCluskey I think it might be his mechanism for coping with nerves before a live audience. The boys in Tears for Fears were known to throw some odd shapes in their early years on stage. I saw Simple Minds in 1983 and Jim Kerr moved like a dog that couldn't decide which tree to p**s on. If I had to make a choice for who moves the most on stage at shows I have been to I would say that Flea and Keith Flint would be hard to beat. Rory Gallagher, now that mans hands were all he needed to move. Watched him on Sky Arts last night, what a genius. Rich,

Richie you have certainly brought something new to the table. That is exceptionally innovative and brilliantly executed modelling. Rich,

You're right Fran now that I have had a good look at some photos of the IE and UK variants. Rich,

There are a few obvious detail differences all right Fran, and some less obvious. The bogies and the hand wheel would be among the more obvious to the casual observer. There would have to be some plastic cut as well as removing some of the lifting hooks. It can be done and thats all part of the fun of modelling. Changing the Y25 bogies to the correct type might prove to be a bit tricky and costly. I will invest in some myself and do as much work on the models as I would be happy with. I think the Bachmann models are probably 85% correct for the Irish wagons and that's a good enough percentage to start with. Rich,

From what I have seen of the model Fran I would agree that it is a fantastic model. Bachmann have really opened up a whole new market for modellers of 3rd rail and overhead electric prototypes. The class 350 is a stunning model. The last few years have seen Bachmann move way ahead of the competition regarding quality. The class 70 is a superb model, as are the Autoballasters. The pre production shots of the Blue Pullman have already got me placing a pre order for one. Rich,

Pat have you seen what Ron Heggs has done with styrene in his build of Manchester Castlefields (what is now the G Mex Center in Manchester) on RMweb as that is awe inspiring as well. Rich,

They look good. Did you buy anything nice Fran, Rich,

Sky Sports News have just reported this minute that Liverpool have sacked Kenny Dalglish. Rich,

Beautiful Models Steven, and thanks for sharing them with us. Rich,

It was a misquote on a football forum from the Spanish football media Fran that has since been corrected. They along with David Villa have been left out of the first preliminary squad for friendlies before the tournament. I would imagine they (Torres and Mata) are not included because of the Champions League final. I would assume that Villa is injured. Rio Ferdinand could miss out for England according to Sky Sports News. That doesn't surprise me as Rio is well past his best days. Jonny Evans carried him in a lot of games this season. Rich,

Sky Sports text pages seem to be naming Benitez and Martinez as possible replacements for Dalglish. This has been one of the poorest Liverpool teams I have seen in a long time and their league position doesn't lie. I can't believe for a minute that any Liverpool fan would want to see Dalglish in charge again next season. They need to get a good young manager and give him time to rebuild the club and make them a force again. The reason Liverpool were so successful in their glory years was because of the boot room. You had Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, Roy Evans. There was continuity at the club and that breeds success. People have always written Utd off when big players have left saying they will never be replaced. It's when Ferguson goes that Utd could struggle as he has been the continuity for Utd's success in the Premier League era, and I think Scholes is irreplaceable. I see Juan Matta and Torres have been excluded from the Spain squad for the Euros. Rich,

Tony this is an off topic forum and we happen to be discussing football in this thread. Don't hold back on your opinion, and speak your mind. We want this group to be open and for everyone to have a voice, and whatever your opinion is on the Suarez Evra race row you should say what you feel. Rich,

You're very unlucky Seamus as you have two of them to put up with, the missus and the MIL, and if I'm not mistaken you also have two daughters. I'll keep you in my prayers every night. Rich,

Lads the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. I'm getting very worried with all this talk of guns Gareth. Can I expect harder times ahead, that might call for the use of firearms to protect me from she who must be obeyed. Jim if I was to try and withhold any cash from my missus 6 months in Jail would be preferable to a few hours of her fury. Can't live with them can't live without them. Rich,

I should have guessed mate. Well done , the shade of orange looks perfect. I take it they are Hornby MK111's Anto. I will be purchasing a few Hornby MK111's to be converted to a push pull set using Jim Smith Wright hopper windows, Shawplan extreme etching MK111 window surrounds and laser glaze windows. I might as well start assembling the rolling stock while I am waiting for a permenant home for the layout to be built. To be honest I am doing too much talking about what I am hoping to do and not enough actual work so that will have to change. Rich,

Money for birthdays and Christmas, wait until you're our age it will be socks and aftershave. There are a lot of the guys using DCC on here Vincent so you will have no problem getting sound advice, and anyway an enthusiastic and intelligent young man like yourself will have it sussed out in no time at all . Rich,

They look smashing Dave. There is some footage of the Super Train MK111's on one of the Markle DVD's (I think it's the South East of Ireland volume 4) of them in Waterford in the 80's. Thoroughly good job on the paint work. Rich,

Dalglish is a man out of time. He is at this moment one of only four managers that are currently managing in the Premier League that has actually won it. The world of football and the world around us has changed a lot since 1995 when Blackburn were champions. The way Dalglish handled the Suarez situation was wrong. You can understand players showing solidarity and compassion for Muamba and Petrov, but sending out players to warm up in t shirts to support Suarez after he had admitted in a statement that he had called Evra what we now know he called him stained the great reputation and history of one of the greatest football clubs in the history of the game. It will be interesting to see if Wigan and Swansea can hold onto Martinez and Rodgers for next season. Great idea for a fantasy football league Fran. The prize for the winner is an all expenses paid trip on Anto to a Barclays Premier League match of your choice for the 2012-13 season. Rich,