Patrick Davey

Tasty! Like just the 'tan' of 'black & tan'

Good luck with the build, post pics as you go along!

Don't worry Leslie - the transaction will have taken place in advance!

Same - twice, although I have two absolute crackpot stories coming soon on my layout threads and could well end up getting arrested for those.....

The verdict is in - Kevin Sweeney you are found guilty of producing superb models!

Totally gutted to be missing it this year - bloody work getting in the way.....but at least it pays for PW and IRM goodies!!!

@leslie10646 ?

Very nice - great to see more updates on your project.

Many of us will envy your dedicated building, it looks very sturdy! Looking forward to seeing the new layout develop, to my shame I had missed this thread until now but I've looked back and the plan was an impressive one with plenty of operating potential, you'll be well placed now to develop further ideas. Any chance of seeing inside the new building? Best of luck!

Interesting discussion folks - I am in awe of your knowledge!

Mighty stuff Leslie!! Great to see the progress.

Did anyone click on the link in the OP? Perhaps the poster is genuine but it seemed a bit pushy and suspicious to me, happy to be wrong!

One of the things I like best about this thread is how one never knows what is coming next!! Fab stuff!!

Yip Colm made a fine job of that vehicle.

That view along the Barnesmore Gap is stunning - one can but dream.

Interesting thread, with cracking photos!

Despite my constant hints imploring IRM to produce a steam loco, the 800s are not quite in my area of interest although I am certainly following this thread with enthusiasm. It was very encouraging to hear that early sales have been so good, it would be interesting to see an updated diagram of how sales are progressing, like IRM did for the A class - that was very skilled promotion I thought!

Am finding myself constantly returning to this thread at the moment, such a great project David, and exceptional modelling as usual! Great to see a Swilly loco being modelled, not too many have ventured into the far north west of Ireland for their projects although Alan Gee's 'Burtonport' is a notable exception. Very informative blog post here from Roger Farnworth, who always produces very readable material: https://rogerfarnworth.com/2023/04/28/the-burtonport-extension-of-the-londonderry-lough-swilly-railway-part-1/

Your trackwork always looks superb to me David - the weathering is masterful!

Also looking forward to watching this one develop!

Looking forward to seeing the branch set making the full trip down to the terminus!

Hmmmmmmmmmm..........

Yes definitely does. Love the quayside too!

Excellent price! Shouldn't be around for long!

Thanks all - I have learnt that something which I thought was a gimmick does in reality have a worthwhile function. Yet again this forum proves its worth!