Colin_McLeod

Sad news indeed. Noel was a great railwayman and a great person and he will be greatly missed. Condolences to his loved ones, family, friends and colleagues. Rest in Peace Noel.

Superb video. Amazing that it exists. Really enjoyed watching for the railway and old Belfast interest and No 1 with 800 at Lisburn.

MED also Might Eventually Depart.

MPD Might Pass Dunmurry

Great modelling. I recall seeing 6 and 7 at Dunmurry when Dad took us for a walk along the trackside path.

It is my recollection that the C class were purchased for PW trains, not lignite. NIR ended up with more C class than planned because CIE were literally giving them away. We later discovered why LOL. Regarding lignite, the plan was to acquire new wagons and locomotives (GM Co-Co aka 111 class) funded by the terms of the contract. It never happened because of the adverse environmental impact. The lignite traffic was being considered around the same time as nationwide flows of refuse to a mega landfill site at Maghermorne. Again it was stillborn because of environmental objections.

Jonathan, just look back one post LOL

Lucky you. I was commuting when I had more grey hair!

Sorry to buck the trend but I find Amazon a great resource and efficient in their delivery.

The two big mills in Lisburn that were adjacent to the GNR(I) were Stewarts which was demolished in 1985 and Hilden (Barbour Threads) which closed February 2006.

...with NIR livery option had it survived.

UTA painted all their vehicles green. CIE opted to go for black and tan. Just saying lol

I have seen Drew's models, both at Cultra and in the top floor of his house on the Lisburn Road. Nice and all as the Cultra display is, Drew's models were best seen in operation at his Tuesday night operating sessions. Sadly those days are now just a memory. RIP Drew.

Sylvia is Ian's wife.

A good place for the border crossing perhaps!

Would look good repainted in BR colours lol

Charming manners.

The models under construction: The prototype under construction: (image from Facebook)

I suppose 800 would take up too much space in Cork station concourse

Got a prompt reply to my e mail. Order placed and kit received. Now the ball is in my court to build it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Direct question to @connollystn What are the inaccuracies? I don't see any "obvious inaccuracies"

Thanks. E mail sent.

I'm coming late into this thread but I am looking for one of these brake van kits. Are they still available?

Well done to Robert for designing this product and well done to Irish Railway Models for undertaking its manufacturer. Hope both parties have a clear agreement with each other to ensure a smooth passage to market! Looking forward to this product for my junction station where I will deploy one that serves four platform roads (three staircases).

I'll pass on the sprouts lol I'll keep an eye out next month in case you have left over Easter eggs!