Weshty

Damn John, nice atmospheric shot, shows off the detailing very well.

Well as a response to "How much did they cost?" How about "less than that hairdo/dress/shoes etc....."? Lads, you're onto a loser no matter what. Brazen it out I say!

Up!

It's very central if you're in Munster Anto.

Must say the photos on this thread are a revelation, and amazing quality as well.

Well stew my foot and call me Brenda. You learn something new every day. Thanking you Garfield.

what weird class of freight is that? Looks like beet wagons with very rusty upper bullied sections

Quality shot of a Tin Van, still being used in 1971. Mayner, are yez looking?

Awesome, just awesome, fills in the early 70@s gap nicely. I LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA!!! This is where the internet just excells.

Rest easy and sip that tea!

Interesting. what about the fertiliser wagons, 30 ton brake van and the Dutch gennie?

Firstly, congrats on the new job and the best of luck. Secondly, I can best describe my complements on your fine work in MS Excel terms = (drool)^50. I am DEFINITELY commissioning you to do my station building if and whenever! Question: I though the Dapol pockets could take only 40'ers, how's that MSC fitting in with room to spare, some subtle kitbashing to extend it? I should add, amazing workbench, and in the kitchen as well. No greater love!

The 1978 prices are also interesting: Turntable £49 = £450 labour hours's equivalent today. A modern powered equivalent is c.£110 Pacific £29 = £267 labour hours's equivalent today. Today's bachhy/hornby equivalent is c.£120 Summary? Thanks to globalisation, cheap chinese labour and higher competition, prices are 25% of what they were 35 years ago...

Nice kit. I'm taking notes. ;-))))

Arrgh! It won't happen again George. I love any excuse to get down to D'Real Capital...and it only 90 minutes away. I might even have a layout next time.

Some sweet sweet layouts there. Well done George, I'll make sure not to miss it next time.

Locomotive Compendium: Ireland by Colin Boocock Rails Through The West: Limerick to Sligo, an Illustrated Journey on the Western Rail Corridor by Barry Carse and Jonathan Beaumont Irish Railways in Colour: A Second Glance, 1947-70 Tom Ferris All the above are well thumbed, on my bookshelf, and would be the first I'd recommend for anyone getting into Irish Railway books. I'm underwhelmed with "Irish Broad Gauge Carriages: A Pictorial Introduction". I bought it when researching the design of 50's CIE coaches. For northern companies or the pre-40's era it's very good. But the entire CIE era is covered uncomprehensively in just one brief chapter. Instead I'd highly recommend Locomotives and Rolling Stock of Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways by Oliver Doyle and Stephen Hirsch The early 80's version is the best, detailing when freight was in full flow and there was still a substantial representation of the 50's Park Royals/laminate coachs and brake thirds. Doyle and Hirsch cover off every single coach and freight variant and numbering with a great selection of photos.

Jayzus. What a way to kick off Friday. They're magnificent. How much each? Any discount if you get 10 ;-)

Glenderg, no truer words spoken. 60's brutalism made a very small impact in Ireland. It's actually something we should be making a genuine attraction of. There is a large share of pre-modernist architecture still intact around a lot of the country and specifically on the railways. The double whammy is that now there's an obligation to keep it intact (apart from teh odd bit of chintzy pastiche of course...)

That is one great video. Quality sound too. The high scale speeds are a bit insane in the yard though. The fact it looks so realistic makes them even madder!

Superficially they are similiar but the Ammonnia does not have that length long cowl on the barrel. The support collar also sits much higher and there is a flange that attaches the supportcollar to the barrel. The support collar also does not taper at the headstock end. Still....

Rob, Lovely models and tasty macro photography. Welcome onboard! Regards Weshty.

Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.

How come Dave, too much hassle, or lack of business?

A great day had, good to see you all. Would have to concur, teh range of stock on Old Blarney was amasing, Dalkey Head was breathtaking and Bleach Green had to be seen to be believed. Only sorry I saw it just prior to dis-assembly though!