WT CLASS 2-6-4T No. 4

What is the axel spacing for a 20' flat. Would the Dapol Co42 kit, Interfrigo van, chassis pass. This has axel spacing of 76mm, i.e. 19'. Although it doesn't have a sketal frame, this would not be noticeable under a 20@ container and costs €5.99 in Marks or £4.39 Hattons. Any thoughts anyone.

I'm still watching WRENNEIRE!!!!

Thanks for that Richie. Walter.

Hi Glenderg, any chance of the dimensions for spoil containers. As I'm new to scratch building I thought it would be a good project to start with. Been looking through your work bench thread, which is amazing, but could not find any measurements listed. Thanks in advance for your help. Walter.

Hi Gerhard, I didn't see a B101 on Johns website but the A and C class are priced at £148 for RTR models and they're very similar to the B class re time and materials and donor chassis. Cheers Walter.

The seller appears to be Silver Fox, John Hazleton, Stockport. Looks like it could go for more than the Silver Fox web site price, already £132 after 6 bids.

075 failed shortly after arrival at Kildare while working the Waterford-Ballina DFDS liner, It was replaced by 079 which had operated light engine from Inchicore.

The RPSI have a calendar for sale as part of the fund raising for the restoration of Loco 171, Slieve Gullion. Reason for edit; needless statement making the post personal removed. - warbonnet

Thanks Dave.

Hi Guys, I don't know much about DCC and have a few questions. Thanks in advance. What is the track voltage with DCC, is it DC, AC or modified high frequency AC? Do you need power booster modules to increase the available power or just connect a transformer to track.

Kernow Model Rail Centre have the Elite control unit + Railmaster for €169.99, link below. http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/41801/R8214_R8144_Hornby_DCC_Elite_Control_Unit_with_FREE_Railmaster

No, I think they are Class 0117.

I think the correct UIC numbers for the 071 fleet is 071 = 92 60 0117071-7 072 = 92 60 0117072-5 073 = 92 60 0117073-3 074 = 92 60 0117074-1 075 = 92 60 0117075-8 075 = 92 60 0117076-6 076 = 92 60 0117077-4 076 = 92 60 0117078-2 077 = 92 60 0117079-0 078 = 92 60 0117080-8 081 = 92 60 0117081-6 082 = 92 60 0117082-4 083 = 92 60 0117083-2 084 = 92 60 0117084-0 085 = 92 60 0117085-7 086 = 92 60 0117086-5 087 = 92 60 0117087-3 088 = 92 60 0117088-1 The first 2 digits 1-2 is the Type code: Digit 1 is '9' If digit 2 describes the type of tractive stock, the following coding is mandatory:[3] 90 Miscellaneous (tractive unit not otherwise classified, e.g. steam locomotive) 91 Electric locomotive 92 Diesel locomotive 93 Electric multiple unit (high speed) [power car or trailer] 94 Electric multiple unit (not high speed) [power car or trailer] 95 Diesel multiple unit [power car or trailer] 96 Specialised trailer 97 Electric shunter 98 Diesel shunter 99 Special vehicle (e.g. Departmental tractive unit) The next 2 digits, 3-4 is the Country code: 60 Ireland. 70 UK, I presume that includes NI. 80 Germany. The next 4 digits, 5-8 are the Class number: 0117. The next 3 digits, 9-11 is the Serial number: 071. The last digit, 12 is the Check digit: The check digit is calculated from digits 1-11. It is derived from the sum of the numbers that arise when the digits are alternately multiplied by 2 and 1; the difference of this sum from the next multiple of ten produces the check digit. So does that now mean that the Class 071 is now Class 0117? Example of a UIC vehicle number: Meaning of 97 80 8194 052-7 D-LEG 97 Type, here electric locomotive, top speed up to 100 km/h 80 Country, here Germany 8194 Federal Railway Office type, here DRB Class E 94 052 Serial 7 Check digit D-LEG Owner, here Leipziger Eisenbahngesellschaft.

Just heard that a model rail enthusiast up Skerries way had all his Loco's and rolling stock robbed during a burglary of his home. Seems his house was targeted as only the model rail gear was taken.