rebelred

I put my name, id , then put 'Parcel Motel' followed by their address. I hope that doesn't screw up my order! I'll know what to do next time!!

Just be careful when doing that, it's not unknown for sellers to cancel orders when they see parcel motel. Its due to not being able to properly track packages to their final destination.

Parcel Motel tell you on their site to put their name & their address under your own name on the delivery info?????

Haven't heard anything yet DiveController, will post as soon as I know.

Rebelred i may have one in the spares box.

 

Putting it simply there is no comparison, the later mm 201 is way better excellent running, more power than the lima and more controllable.

The lima ones can be gti'd on dcc but the wheels, mechanism and the detail on the loco will always let it down incidently Gerry Byrne of this parish done a very good article on dcc conversion including sound on the lima 201 in model rail a few years back.

My lima 201 never ran well and is destined to be a shed dweller on my layout.

Thanks Tom, that would be great if you do. Agree there is no comparison, I sold all my Limas bar one for Murphy's 201's, when put side by side you'll see why, never mind how they even run!

I LUV it, just luuv it!!!!

Sorry if im moving off topic but I have a Lima 201 at home missing it's barge board/ cow catcher, any idea where I can get a replacement one?

I've ordered on on a uk site through Parcel Motel, it says its the last one- that's what I was told the 3 times previously only to be told later it's gone, so fingers crossed!!! Thanks again lads (;-)

Thanks Lads, thats a big help

How does the Parcel Motel work then? Do you put their address in the delivery info & they tell you when its dropped off at the nearest machine to you??

Was that Cork or Dublin? The only one I saw was the 2 engine shed but I'll give them a buzz tomorrow.

Hi lads,

I'm hoping someone here might be able to help me out. I've been looking for the above 4 road engine road for ages now but I am having no luck,3 times I had it paid for only to be told it's out of stock!! I've found a few on sites in the UK but some are looking for ridiculous money to deliver it while the others are doing pick up only. Any help would be appreciated

I used White Spirit & cotton buds, works a charm. I then got the locos weathered properly. Nail polish remover is too strong but very handy for removing numbers/original decals

You got the livery colour spot on, exact colour of the 071, class!

It's like 50 shades of orange with my Mark 3's - There are 2 different orange shades on my original Lima ones (which are both wrong!) & ive a couple of Hornby re-sprays aswell. I need to get someone to re-spray the rest of my rake to match my Gen Van which is more like the real shade of orange. Another job for the to-do list!!

They look the job! Beautiful finish there mate

Can you build a massive loft aswell as a layout for me Dave!!!

did she get a full overhaul as well ?

If she did get one it was the fastest ever as she was in service recently. 228 got a full overhaul a few weeks ago, thought she would be the first for a re-paint

I'd say 227 and/ or 228 will be repainted to Enterprise livery when their overhaul is due,as a replacement for 230 they seem to up North permanently.

She looks well - nice to see the Intercity livery hanging on too, tho it would have been interesting to see her in Grey

I think Anthony might be bringing his 'battleship grey' 201 back to the paintshop now

These photos are from connie

No they dropped the Iarnrod Eireann under the side numbers. I'd say the spaced out 215 might be to facilitate the 'barcode' identify numbering at a later date.

I believe it is true, not a Photoshop Shem. A few pics of her doing the rounds.

Not a Photoshop, she came out of the paintshop 2 days ago & I passed her in Inchicore Loco shed yesterday. New logo looks well on her I think & current MM locos can be easily converted to the new look.

Photo by Connie O Gara

Thanks Timmy, I agree about the poor selection of modern cars, will have a look on ebay later

Not bad at all Tim, thought they would look really out of place but they don't