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I wouldn't assume for a second the sound files and associated config are zero cost.

Ten thousand Euro????

Yep, they have all wheel pickups

They are custom builds in each case (and a few more). Built by the master Martin down in Oz (tho he no longer builds commissions I'm afraid). In the case of the 4MT for example, its got 2 x 23mm speakers in the tender, fully sealed with composites, and runs from a Loksound 3.5 decoder with 12 functions. The loco and tender are reinforced to reduce vibration and full prototypical lights and firebox flicker added. (syncronized with the coal shoveling sounds) Speakers are in the tenders, and a two pin plug links tender with loco, some models have speakers in both the tenders and the loco itself, where space allowed Smoke is a Seuthe #22 generator, managed by a micro relay controller by one function on the decoder (reduces any risk of the smoke gen overheating / running dry and overloading the decoder In operations, the smoke gen needs a top up roughly every 10 minutes. In each case, the 'donor' was the current gen Bachmann or Hornby super detailed model. In the A4, there is a speaker both in the tender (a 40x20mm) and the loco directly over the cylinders (23mm). In all the locos lead has also been added to push the weight up by at least 100g.

Or my personal Favourite

Or a 9F [video=youtube;3lo-VZ-qZl0]

Here is a video of my 4MT

I've noticed that 141/181 stored on their side can sometimes seep a little oil. I tend to store mine upright now. You can just wipe away the oil.

More info here: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/84-New-spoils-in-portlaoise

If models didn't sell out, there would be less incentive to do more runs, ironically, so the selling out of a model is a good thing, not the opposite. While that does sometimes mean the price of second hand can rise over time, particularly in the case of desirable, or rare or limited run models, such is the situation in all fields of collection / modelling / hobbies. Even a 'small' run of 504 locomotives, assuming all the tooling costs have already be absorbed (am sure some have not yet been) will cost north of 75,000 Euro by the time they land (if not more these days with the costs in china increasing). These days there are few that will spend that kind of cash on a 'speculative' re-run? As has been highlighted, the market is small, probably closer to 600-700 'buyers' of Irish stock these days, and even that small number likely represents a doubling in the last 5 years, primarily thanks to the work put in and excellent models produced by paddy Murphy, Leslie (Provincial Models), SSM, Glenderg, DRM Models, Irish Freight Models and many more! A run of 504 of any one model is 'about right' I would think for this market.

... or at least not much more FUBAR'd than meself

The resources section is a "WIP" If I ever get the time to get stuck back into it, it will be cleaned up into something more readable for the gibberish sections

Stunning job! Very sharp indeed

Absolutely stunning! That park royal looks the business! Is it the IFM one? Must get me hands on a few!!

nice one

I've only ever put my name and pm Id on shipments.

Pm sign for the item then you get their tracking from there. You also post it to their address with your name on it so parcel motel isn't mentioned

How many point motors can the controller manage, and how much per additional point?

Dublin Connolly by finnyus, on Flickr

Have to say, the weathered unit looks very smart! Any idea on prices?

Absolutely stunning shots! Just goes to show how classy and elegant those coaches were! I'd pay good money to commute in one of those

Welcome to the site! Why not go 16x16 on the layout A 16 foot drop / climb will give you the space to put the bottom level around a foot or a little more below the top layer, while still ensuring most of your stock will manage the climb

Absolutely cracking work! That interior is brilliant and makes it!