JasonB

1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said:

You're right, though, that @JasonB fellow is an impudent little toad, these kids today don't know anything, with their rap music and their Tik-Tok videos.

Seriously,Tik-Tok? you know me better than that. Anyway, thanks for the glowing reference, Dave.  

On 3/3/2024 at 2:42 PM, DERAILED said:

Sorry, who are you some sort trainspotter who thinks he should be on the stage?

I'll explain what I mean, It's quite simple really. Back in the 1980s, CIE/IE got passengers from A to B in a good deal more comfort than they do today and in the process, tried to break even. They failed to do so then and there's no sign that by making rail travel an endurance test rather than a pleasure, they are any nearer to breaking even. I'll put your patronising bad manners down to the fact that you're probably not old enough to remember the 1980s yourself. As an aside, do you ever take the train or are you one of the camera swinging brigade that swan around the country in their car taking photographs . I suspect if you were a regular rail user you might have stronger views on the range of facilities available.

Trainspotter? I'd love to know how you came to that conclusion. 

Yes, failed to break even, so you've just agreed with the point I was making.

Patronising bad manners? Maybe have a look at your reply to my original post, which didn't actually concern you, and it might explain my reaction. And what about the numerous insults in your post above? 

And for your information, I am old enough to remember the 1980's, and they weren't all that great. Even if I wasn't, is it your belief that nobody is entitled to an opinion if they're not a relic?  

One positive that has come from these interactions, is that it has confirmed my personal opinion of this forum and the handful of members who continue to gaslight and bully, while avoid being called out. One in particular, being a repeat offender, who decided to react to this post, for no reason other than to provoke a reaction. 

9 hours ago, DERAILED said:

It's not 1984 anymore - what does this even mean? In a great many ways the railway has gone backwards since 1984 something as basic as catering cannot even be provided anymore, neither can parcels be carried, stations be manned or passengers be protected from assorted types of pond-life...Yes, it's not 1984 anymore.

Sorry, who are you, another one of Captain Nostalgia's musketeers? 

I'll explain what I mean. It's quite simple really. Nowadays, Irish Rail get passengers from A to B and in the process of doing so, try to break even. Reason being, because it's not 1984 anymore. @Noel brought up forty years ago, which by the way has nothing to do with the original post in this thread. 

@DJ Dangerous has explained exactly what I meant above, so has saved me the bother of wasting anymore of my time on this today. 

On 1/3/2024 at 4:53 AM, Noel said:

Looks nice on the surface and welcome. However ‘So they put seat covers on’. No curtains, no table service of hot cooked meals like 40 years ago in the 1980s when the quality of service suited business & working  travellers.

Yeah, I think it goes a little further than just seat covers. And by the way, it's not 1984 anymore. 

On 1/3/2024 at 8:01 AM, DJ Dangerous said:

Hmmmmmm, now that I scrutinise the seat-cover design more intensely, is it just me, or does it look like every single seat is occupied by a girl in a dark swimsuit and swimming cap?

Pervert 

1:18 scale SCANIA 143 Streamline  

On 27/2/2024 at 2:51 PM, skinner75 said:

Listening to this banger at the moment, but could be anything really! Back when I was in college, a few of us went for a drive down to north Spain to visit a friend, and we had a mix tape with this track on it - brings back good memories!

Stomper! Brings back some great memories from 1996. I still have a cassette somewhere with this track on it.

Back in the days when you had to record a DJ mix on a Hi-Fi system. Good times. 

On 29/2/2024 at 3:43 PM, Dempsey said:

With the correct sound chip now installed its time for some bonnet first arrivals at the yard.

Lovely stuff. All you're missing is the pilot man hanging from the cab  

It's a pity they weren't used like this more often. I've always preferred the look of the 121 running bonnet first. 

11 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

A chance enquiry at the Heljan stand at Model rail Scotland last weekend about a possible rerun of the oil tank wagons led to the gentleman opening a drawer and producing four tankers-needless to say I was delighted and a purchase was made….

Lovely wagons, Noel. I'd like to get my hands on a few of these and see how they'd look with the SSM detailing kit applied. 

3 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Something something about IKEA being in the Danger Zone if they sold reefers.

I'm not even trying any more.

I was going to mention something regarding "phrasing" but I won't bother. 

I'm sure my post will just disappear, for no reason in particular.  

4 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

After the DC Kits debacle, twenty or thirty Bell reefers would be a breath of fresh air!

Not sure about 20 or 30, although I wouldn't rule it out with you. Been to IKEA lately? 

Great stuff. I must have missed this. I had decided that I've enough containers for the foreseeable, but I won't be able to resist picking up some BELL 20' Reefers. 

12 hours ago, Rob said:

I know it might seem inexplicable, but l love adding those 'No Smoking' signs on!     They really look great !!

Yep, have to agree with you, Rob. There's something strangely satisfying about it  

On 22/2/2024 at 3:25 PM, Noel said:

Yes and the colour is correct with this batch. 

You can dangle the carrot, but I'm not biting. 

My comment was based on the fact, that some people were of the opinion that these would be slow to move. It seems that they are proving popular, which is always a positive sign for Irish railway modelling in general. 

I've no interest in getting into the issues regarding the previous run. Some, thought that the colour was off, and they're entitled to their opinion.

I'm just glad we have manufacturers willing to produce these models.   

9 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

Hi Jason, the sound chip is from Mr Soundguys range-it has a drive hold feature. 

Cheers, Noel. Thought so, definitely a difference in sound there. 

One of my favourite layouts on here. There's so many small details, everywhere you look. Great stuff @Rob.  

Brilliant stuff @Dempsey. Love seeing that grubby 141 trundling about. 

On 7/2/2024 at 9:35 PM, ttc0169 said:

LIGHTS,CAMERA,ACTION……

What decoder are you using there, Noel. It sounds a little more beefed up, than the MM decoder for the 201. Or maybe I'm wrong.  

25 minutes ago, John-r said:

So, would any 21 pin decoder do ?,  also will IRM be releasing a specific plug and play decoder for the driving trailer coach, for us not so familiar with dcc and changing settings.  Absolutely Stunning coaches lads brings back great memories thanks.

Any decent 21 pin should do the job. I had a spare one lying about from DCC Concepts which I popped in, and it worked fine. All lighting on the driving trailer is now working independently. 

34 minutes ago, Newtoncork said:

Placated The Boss by showing her the wand! She was impressed.

Eh, phrasing. 

There's a very nice XR3i amongst the buses too. 

1 hour ago, Dempsey said:

Now the scenic work can continue 

That's always the enjoyable part. 

1 hour ago, ttc0169 said:

Thanks Jason,080 has been fitted with a sound chip so expect a video over the coming days.

Look forward to it. 080, along with 077 are my personal favourites from the MM071 releases. 080 in particular, looks great with the Mk2's. 

Love it! 

On 2/2/2024 at 2:35 PM, ttc0169 said:

On this day we celebrate the 37th anniversary of the establishment of Irish rail we turn back the clock to 02/02/1987 on Tara junction.

 

That, just looks the business. Brilliant stuff as always, Noel.