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I sent the corrected Master back yesterday, so 5 weeks from this...Mid November. With the whitemetal bits I can now finalise the sample I have and paint it in all her black and tan glory.

Latest News: Expecting the whitemetal components in the post this evening for review.

A brass chassis frame is provided, you just need Hornby Class 55 bogies or an Athearn SD9.

A small but reflective detail of the T&D was that Basta domestic internal doorhandles were used for the external coach doorhandles. It's always the little details...

I'm not going to start beating my breast too soon. The Fry debacle is a shame. However, the preservation in the 50's-60's is a different story. We really do need to appreciate just how utterly broke this country was back then. Go look at Dorothea Lange's photos from '53 to appreciate that. That we have the locos we have is a minor miracle in it's own right. And don't forget we always have had only 6% of the UK population, to put in perspective the amount and volume of donations and volunteers. Look at how lively the model scene is now though. The sheer breadth of RTR and kits available. Look at the greenways, Westport / Achill, Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale, and Galway to Clifden on the way. Not to mind, the great work done by Jackie Whelan at Moyasta. Watch that baby! In summary, 'tis a shame, but "we've come a long way baby". (Any chance Michael O'Leary is a secret modeller? By God, if he sponsored a new home, he'd make it turn a profit....)

Yup, the original 201s were a fine model for their time, and to quote Haughey quoting Iago...."have done their state some service" I will always treasure mine. Particularly my Shannon 201 that cost a frakkin' fortune at the height of the insanity!

Ridiculous. The whole affair is just pitiful. Still, if EVER it gets resurrected, I would prefer to see it in a city centre location. Collins Barracks, Heuston Station, Templebar...wherever.

Well Richie, there's a brace of irish loco kits just waiting for new owners here at SSM HQ....

Heh! It can be a bit dim there alright. Still, it is a glorious venue, loads of layouts amongst a plethora of railwayorama. It really doesn't get any better.

My God, that is just fab. To have had that back in the day to travel from Newcastle West all the way to Listowel, up and through the Bearna gap.

I've finally got around to trying out a new etch prototype I've put together. It creates the higher ends of the irish pocket wagons when using the Dapol pocket wagon. It will be available as a kit-aid and includes the relevant transfers and handwheels and wire. The etch and decal pack will cost €18 and will do four wagons.

Steady now.... gently does it...

But it looks so plasticky. Nothing that some Matt acrylic airbrushing wouldn't sort out....

Wowza!!!

Both drivers powered? Give me strength. Beyond awesome.

Wow, that looks very well, the gauge master would seem to be the better looking though.

Lads, Sperry transfers are now available €9.50 Decals include Logo, 40' container numbering, yellow flash, helmet needed, white flash, no entry warning signs, all works stencils, tank logos, bogie flat numbering etc.

Thanking you sir.

Anything I should pack in the goody bag to bring?....other than the Sulzer kits of course?

Delighted to read the feedback. Do let us know how the build goes.

Studio Scale Models will be there so look forward to seeing y'all.

Ohhh talk durty to me big boy. Seriously Richie, given some of your quality past oeuvres, I'd love to see you tackling this project, go on you know you want to!

They're not meant to. The link on all was a default on the page when set up and I have added detailed photos where possible. Regarding the four light, it's something to do with extra safety. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_railway_signals You can get the real one here: http://www.rivval.com/acatalog/LED_TECHNOLOGY__4_Aspect_Led_Ground_Signal.html

Popeye, just to let you know, Studio Scale Models has the full range of irish signals Semaphore: old and new style, including junction types. Light Signals: old and new style (1, 2 and 3 aspect) including old and new type direction feathers Ground signals: Mechanical and working electrical (3 and 4 aspect) Drop me a line if you need more detail

A4s magnificent work was done with cardboard???