Patrick Davey

Mine is on the way…..from Canada, via NZ!!!  I bet the prototypes clocked up the miles as well!  Thanks John @Mayner - looking forward to its arrival. 

24 minutes ago, DSERetc said:

The first scheduled train departure from Belfast Grand Central Station was the 08.05  Enterprise service to Dublin.  It departed from Platform 5.   The consist was driving trailer 9004,  first class 9102, catering vehicle 9403, standard class 9215, 9203, 9201, 9206, generating van 9604  and locomotive 206. 

The driver was Derek Weir.                                                                                                   The train Manager, (conductor) (guard) was David Stewart.

The first scheduled train to arrive at BGCS was the 08.30 Portadown to Belfast which also arrived at platform 5.    CAF 4012.

There is no proof that I was there!

Perhaps I can verify……..

Proof that I was actually there this morning

Managed to get on the first train into Grand Central this morning, 09:05 from Finaghy arriving at 09:15 First impressions are - it’s superb, very spacious, and modern, and definitely much needed.  Some photos below, will post videos shortly.
 

Great atmosphere in that view - lovely stuff!

Just wondering is there anyone on the forum here who could answer a question/request about the amazing model of Dundalk Works & The Boyne Viaduct?

Kicking off the speculation:

If diesel: C class (but is that ‘all new’ )

If steam: An RPSI loco 

I'll remain optimistic (admittedly without hard evidence!) that the Navan branch will eventually have life breathed into it again.  Seems a pity to have all that infrastructure there for it just to be left to decay - although it wouldn't be the first time that happened....

Yip - great video.

15 minutes ago, Northroader said:

Nobody’s asked yet if you can make Dunluce Castle out of a 2P.

Has been done!

Just now, Fowler4f said:

Dammed Expensive Biscuit !

Would be a cracker model though, with a Nice finish.

18 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

Nineteen RTR steam engines, twenty new diesels and 58 new carriages due this afternoon............... I'm off to put my house on the market!

 

Gotta be some Ballymena & Larne stuff in there then JB!

Have the IRM folks been a bit quiet of late.....?

Plenty of nice stuff due to land shortly AND there's a major show coming up soon......steam announcement anyone.........

Or maybe it's all going to land at once and blow our bank accounts in one go......

49 minutes ago, Galteemore said:

But in an orderly queue 

I think you should profess to take a vow that this will be the last one!

Genius folks - keep them coming!

3 hours ago, Broithe said:

I've had a flick through - have we had Sister Sian yet, or is she in a different order?

Huh?

3 hours ago, LNERW1 said:

Look, I’m not one to accuse but I’ve heard “Sister Matic” before from a well-known British comedian, you’re not stealing jokes are you? Tut-tut-tut…

I don't make a habit of that.

There's a new video on my YouTube channel, featuring the new Genesis coaches - please do have a look - all new subscriptions are very welcome!

A short clip of A46 with the Hatton’s Genesis coaches arriving at Clogherhead.

2 minutes ago, murphaph said:

Rails are taking their time dispatching my order. Paid at 2pm on Saturday and still showing as unfulfilled.

I questioned mine too - paid a week before it arrived, despite choosing 24-hour tracked shipping.  I sent a polite email asking about this and I received a polite response saying that they were dealing with 9000 orders for all the last Hatton’s Genesis products.  Fair enough I guess

3 minutes ago, Fowler4f said:

Each 1st Class compartment had its own toilet.

With flush glazing.

Further detail admiration.  It is definitely sad to see the Hatton’s name, but the detail on, and inside the coaches is superb.

Yummmmmmm

8 hours ago, Niles said:

One featured on the 1964 Grand Steam Tour of Ireland with laminates and J15s, well worth watching this video incidentally: 

 

Such an incredible video, not bad quality for the age and lots of interesting locations to be seen, including Newry & Ardee on the GN and Barnagh on the North Kerry.   Many more too!

Mine are due for delivery tomorrow….. I ordered the four pack of dark green vehicles and will be particularly interested to see how these match with A46.  I know there was a great variety of shades of the same colour due to age, weathering and various other factors, but it would be nice if they were pretty close!  Black & tan full brake coming too, if it hasn’t disappeared….