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Nah it's N gauge they are doing. Want to make me spend more money

Spray train has been MPV for two years now. It's also used for Sandite in the winter months around the Dart network and is certified to carry and use a crane

They wouldn't be common Cork-Cobh/Midleton, Howth Jctn-Howth or Ballina-Manulla Jctn but theoretically yes!

ICRs have entire passenger network route clearance on IE, and both ways to Belfast Weedspray tankers are also used on the Sperry as brake force, one wagon I noted on Wednesday had a spoil contaiber and a water tank

He's been doing some 3D printed Electrostars, think a 4 car set worked out around the £140 mark. Not sure who printed by though

There is talk of various bogs becoming natural parks with possible rail attractions. There may be other plans as well.... Stradbally definately has an eye on a few items coming up, and to my knowledge is the only place where a reasonable accurate (bar length and loco livery) turf train can be found

Yes they are (or at least by that stage of their career). Gens are mounted in opposite corners of the body

For those curious as to what can haul them, the list can include 8208 in the unique Enterprise livery, worked a rake down North Wall-Portlaoise on Friday 8 June 2012. Something a little different to a grey 071!

@Glenderg that photo looks familiar But yes, a tamper of some description, could be 740, 741 or 742 without a closer look at it

There's a weekly "as required" wagon transfer from Limerick to Inchicore and back (and Limerick-Waterford and back), can be formed of anything and everything The one on the 16th July had 074 hauling Tara Mines wagon 31015, LP flats 30174 and 30141, and LX flat 30253 back from Inchicore

Part of it may be a large backlog of requests or more general products that he's trying to space out. Understandable given he's a one-man band and looks to produce some incredible stuff

Just be warned 6402 was different to the other plug door vehicles. The actual door itself is the same but as it was a rebuild rather than built new their are differences. 6402 on the left

"Midland Valenta" on Facebook is looking at doing them https://www.facebook.com/MidlandValenta/

No grey colours confirmed Jonathan?

It is RAL7015 as stated above, although depending on which loco there is slight differences in shade

See, a bit of research makes the automatic "this is new it must be bad it's the end of the world" automatic response a bit stupid. As for concerns over one centre looking after most of the country, it already happens in thr existing CTC!

What do you think the real ones are - they are JJA's with buffers at each end and 5ft 3in bogies. Nothing overly special about them! Great work on the layout and stock warb!

To clarify a few matters: Most of the existing CTC equipment dates from DART introduction in 1984. To do auto-routing takes about two days to prepare on ancient computer equipment (relatively speaking) that struggles with the current service level without an more services. It's a dull, compact, crowded place in Connolly. There will be a back up in addition to the existing Emergency Control Panels around the country The new building is being built on what was Guinness Sidings 1, 2 and 3 (from memory). 4, 5 and 6 are remaining for stabling as required This is also being combined with the Garda Control Centre, so if anything it's saving money by combining what would be two buildings into one TMS is industry standard now, this will allow multiple different systems (that have to be separate to perform different functions etc) to work together, such as the Hacon Train Planning System to auto upload routing information to the TMS, that can then adapt said routing on a day-to-day basis to cope with delays etc I'm not even going to bother arguing about fleet issues, since it's been discussed time and time again with little understanding despite attempts from multiple angles

Aircraft reportedly gone tech, deferred until repairs completed which won't be started until tomorrow

At the moment seeing where Youtube takes me on auto-generated playlists. Alestorm, Rammstein, Delain, Unleash the Archers, Arch Enemy, Sabaton, Nightwish, Eluviete, Faun, Visions of Atlantis, Amaranthe, The HU - list goes on!

I would say contact the store for guidance?

He used to do them in N Gauge, so wouldn't be too difficult

I suppose with the lock down it's time to actually start getting a handle on the large photo backlog I have. Photos from an early February trip to Manchester, primarily for a Delain concert (excellent, on the day their new album launched too), but of course arranged for a few spins around the place as part of it. As always, click on any of the photos below to view them or this link to view them all https://www.flickr.com/photos/hurricanemk1c/albums/72157713889539327 Regards, Kieran

I realised after I pressed "order" that I was missing the metal plates over the bogies, plus a few other bits (should have looked at my own photos more!). Thanks Glenderg