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It's not something you would really know until you see them buffer to buffer Seamus. I often wonder was it designed to be able to make the pipe work and conduit more accessible when in the works. Rich,

If it's going to be from the SSM stable Des it will be worth the wait. Rich,

I had a good look at the Alan Gibson bridge Des and there are a lot of differences. The Lochgorm Kits Scottish Highland Railway footbridge is a lot closer except the lattice work doesn't look right for our type of footbridges. Rich,

I have had an enjoyable time watching his railway related video's Dave. I have seen 5,6,and 3 car push pull sets in my time but never a 4 car set. Cheers for the link Dave, excellent quality and a good find. Rich,

That's a superb model Fran. After the mess that Heljan made of the 86 I thought Dapol might upscale their n model to 00. An all new retooled class 92 would be nice for pulling all those intermodal wagons that are available now. Rich,

Eamonn the 071 sits higher on the chassis than the 141-181, the buffers are the same height but everything else is a few inches higher up. Here is a pic of 088 and 160 cab to cab. Rich,

Glad to hear it. Rich,

Mick is a legend alright Dave, and I would say that you definitely have the moves like Jagger. Rich,

I whole heartedly agree with you about Nirvana John. I think Moby summed their sound up when he compared it to being like a building falling down, it grabbed your complete and utter attention. Come as you are is one of my all time favorite songs. I've even seen an Elvis impersonater doing a fine rendition of it. One of my biggest regrets is that I never got the chance to see Lizzy live. I really like the Stones myself, Gimmie Shelter what a tune. Rich,

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,