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  1. jhb171achill
    What are they? Is it track?
  2. jhb171achill
    I think it's a GSR crest they are going to apply to it..... and maybe traditional Inchicore cast number plates! Now that would be something. You could see the number even when it was dirty.
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    In terms of offering it in preserved condition, this is the same as in later operating condition and would do unless someone wanted to model a 1000% rivet-counting accurate DSER (which, in itself would be awesome!). It could be done in either GSR / CIE grey or the RPSI livery; if the latter, it would be easy for a modeller of an earlier era to repaint into the former! All you'd need is a bucket of grey paint to marinate it in!
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    It wouold actually be ideal for layout operation. The two main lines leaving could join somewhere else allowing a continuous run round. Closer to home you could do a Newcastle-West-inspired layout on that basis too!
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    I have to say I saw the models on their stand at the Stillorgan Park Hotel last weekend, and they look far better in the flesh - excellent, in fact. I would add my voice to those congratulationg the makers (murrayec). I'd love a couple of 8 car sets! Need to talk gently to the credit card...
  6. jhb171achill
    Originally Posted by Kinvara-Train yes cows,sheep,chicken for sale in stock from Preisser (HO) also Horses and Venison or Deer and dogs+cats Hope this isn't the catering tent... every little helps! I'm lovin' it..... :-)
  7. jhb171achill
    Now, Anthony, what could be more civilised than that!!!!!! Count me in; especially if they give me some giros to cash........
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    I would certainly agree with RedRich. My own interest in liveries is well documented on these boards, and I think that it is important to get this right - but under no circumstances would I ever do anything but commend and congratulate all here who make the things in the first place; I always wish I had skills like that.
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    There's more to it than that, folks. As originally delivered the CIE roundel wasn't only in white, it was slightly larger than the standard type - but most of all, the "tan" colour was exactly that - very significantly darker and browner than the standard "orange". This would be the most fundamental issue on a model based around the earliest days. Thus, one might call that the "as-delivered" livery, soon to be repainted into (standard) "supertrain" livery, and later (after addition of the "tippex white" stripes), IR livery.
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    Des - the best of luck and congratulations. The pics of the loco look absolutely top class. I know that the person whose name was on the drawings would be thrilled to bits with it! (As is his 95 yr old son...)!!!!! Can't wait to get mine in due course! The exposure you've got on this is WELL deserved.
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    ....all of which were matchboard-panelled. Initially GSR maroon and GSR brown and cream (not sure in which order) as opposed to Pullman livery! - latterly CIE dark green.
  12. jhb171achill
    Amazing, Broithe! Brings back memories of when I was there almost 40 years ago!!!
  13. jhb171achill
    Very best of luch with it Gareth. You're back on GNR ground now - all that atea was originally the GNR's extensive Adelaide shed and sidings.... hope the new shop is in yellow brick!
  14. jhb171achill
    The thing about Mr W is that he can well afford such things! But for us mere spectators, that is great! (Imagine an "0" gauge exact representation of Heuston Station in 1972!)
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    Regarding all of the above and my interest in things Indonesian, there are a number of enthusiast bodies in that country including the equivalent of this site concerning models. but I have yet to see a really good PJKA layout.... OK, it's a minority interest I know, and in a world with unlimited time and money who knows....
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    What is it? Italians coming here to get their giros?
  17. jhb171achill
    Excellent stuff.
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    It is indeed - one of the later laminates c. 1957 build. Craven coaches at that stage would generally only have been on top-line main line use.
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    Excellent stuff!
  20. jhb171achill
    or railcar! :-) :-)
  21. jhb171achill
    The utter realism of those weathering jobs from Newry never cease to amaze me! I'd be almost afraid to touch those models in case I got covered in oil!!!!
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    I saw that a while ago. It's been on the market for some time. Seems to be a yard next to it - check google earth - looks OK inside. The only thing is you'd have no privacy whatsoever... could always take it down and lorry it away to Downpatrick!!!!!
  23. jhb171achill
    Yes, Train model - it's unfortunate but real. To the public they see that as an average of 20mph.
  24. jhb171achill
    What has damaged the Limerick to Galway route now is journey times. Unless a new route can clearly save time over road it will be hard to get it to work and justify expenditure. Few places in Ireland now present local conditions where such a thing would be likely.
  25. jhb171achill
    I enjoyed it - my credit card was worried though.....
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