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addresspal.ie from AnPost is handy too. Pickup from your local postoffice, for €3.50, but €25 if it is over 20kg or 72cm X 31cm X 25cm

I recorded it, and will give it a look tonight. I wouldn't be a fan of Chris Evans either. The car shows I tend to go for a lot more are the likes of Car SOS or Wheeler Dealers, where a regular car is brought back from being in a sorry state, to full health

More great cameos down at The Junction! Love it

I was thinking - will it be handed over to the RPSI for use on their diesel tours? Just like the 141/142 were repainted before handover. Either way, it's a lovely way for IE to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a classic loco.

Wasn't IK used in Dublin? I can remember mid seventies deckers here in Dublin with BIK registration plates

Here's the channel on youtube with Off the Beaten Track: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEglx8PUE-zDLcEEoRTxgA

mores the pity!

If the same had been done back in the day, how many lines that were taken up would now be able to be reinstated now, and not have had housing estates or shopping centres built on them? A greenway doesn't prevent the line from being reopened years down the line, when it would have to be relaid anyway, so no bad thing IMO

don't shout?

for this sort of thing, http://www.addresspal.ie

Had a quick look - seems handy enough. The Bachmann 00 track codes all tally, though I don't think they have all the track listed (no Y point). Handy to not have to go installing anything, and just run in the browser. Should be easier for letting others take a look at plans & make comments too

Not ebay, but Adverts - some track & a Hymek plus two coaches. For those who are into those hideous Hymek repaints! http://www.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/hornby-railway/10004592

They'll go well either in pairs, or in a mixed pair with MM 141/181 - or even single! Should sell like hotcakes. Not that a 201/001 class wouldn't either!

shame he is not on adverts.ie - at least there he could be 'baited' in the comments section

I thought Llan is pronounced 'clan' - no?

nah - a whip round for a non-Apple phone would do the trick I reckon. (Photos taken sideways so they don't appear upside down!)

Prices start at £2,338 per person for the 2 day trip

I went for a Hakko FX-888D soldering station - very good range of temps supported, along with a variety of tips. Price ain't bad either. You can also get them with an analogue dial for temp selection instead of the digital display if you prefer. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hakko-FX-888D-Electrical-Digital-LCD-Repair-Soldering-Station-Iron-OEM-Equipment-/141849297805?hash=item2106e0838d:g:D~wAAOSwxN5WaSeT Temperature range 120° - 899°F (50° - 480°C) Digital display shows °F or °C Maintains idle temperature within 1.8°F (1°C) when set to 400 - 899°F (200 - 480°C) Ceramic heating element and sensor ensures rapid heat-up temperature and fast thermal recovery Password protected temperature setting Pre-set mode allows you to store up to five (5) pre-set temperatures Slender, lightweight ergonomic iron handles Compact design takes up less bench space Wide selection of tips available for soldering SMD and through-hole applications Use with Hakko T18 series tips ESD Safe

Ah right so - just remembered Marks having a sale on Irish stuff a week or so ago, and thought the Mk2s were on it. It was Cravens I saw now I think of it

Scumbag probably went and ordered more stock from Marks after you told him!

Not bad at all!

True! Steam wouldn't be my thing - I'm still delighted with the good news on the 121 front from MM!

two things to try: 1 - Sell iphone/ipad & get an Android phone/tablet or 2 - Turn whatever you want to take a photo of upside down!

There's a mention of it in this months Model Rail. Pricey at £255/£265 though!

I wouldn't mind - the only mk3s I have are the two red executive ones