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That's what I would have thought too. Maybe they're more aesthetically pleasing with the 121 in lead position and more photos exist in that configuration. Just my perception We discussed this last week sometime. It's likely that there were several 'interim' liveries where logos and tippex (or half tippex, it seems) were added to existing base colors, whereas others locos and rolling stock may have had a full repaint with the same logos etc added. It's likely that probably accounts for the debate as to the exact livery color when any of these are seen in isolation (plus lighting, background etc as additional confounders)

I was planning the same consist maybe even the 121 as the second loco. It seems that they usually ran with the 121 leading with its high cab. I have seen them the other way with the 121 against the train which looks a little odd, the high cab like the windows of an observation coach on American outline rolling stock

Interesting fanfare at relaunch. Long video with lots of crowd (in)action but good to see all the same. Think I spotted Wrenneire in there

Is this at Cork shed? I didn't realize that the metallic/grey single beets came with a bauxite chassis……

Ouch! I have a feeling you'll prevail nonetheless. They look well EDIT: Based in NY! Didn't realize. Might grab one but windows sound troublesome

Have never built one. Does the glazing come with the kit?

Any update on delivery date? Thanks

Try to leave some for the baby...

Tender folds down for a grip on the model:D I thought they had poor brakes that lead to problems if they were in charge of a heavy freight

Finger crossed, you may get a half run of each:cheers:

Surprised you had the time, Richie! Modeling 16 hours a day indeed! Congratulations to you and Ilona & welcome baby Isabelle:Happy1:

You may have to keep wondering. If Wrenneire could't get it out of PM…...

Book Depository turned out to be the best option. I was notified a couple of days ago and purchased mine yesterday for $18 with free shipping?

Amazing to see everything being constructed effectively by hand from fashioning the semi-molten parts to hand assembly of the locomotive. Loved the bit where the worker sticks his head through to check the alignment as the chassis is lowered onto the wheels!

How much track to you want to lay? Do you want something quick and simple to simulate ballast or do you intend to eventually ballast the track? You may want to think about how important noise reduction is to you. Your options consist of preformed open foam underlays that are readily available in models shops, cork, or a closed cell foam like builders foam. Have a look at this and another thread reefed to therein with some decent videos which should provide some food for thought http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/5048-Track-Ballasting-Which-method?highlight=closed+cell+foam

That's what I was dying to express (somewhat ineloquently, obviously) earlier. I think that the lead 121 in Glenderg's photo is in ST livery, the second is also in ST livery but has had the Tippex and IR 'points' logo added only. I the previous photo 129 is probably also in ST livery with white additions, while 121 is likely a full respray in to 'proper' IR orange/tippex/IR points I think I have only seen them on the right hand side of the locos and they may be on the other side of the lead 121. I might be wrong. Will try to look at some photos, and I have no idea what they were for

What derailment? Would you mind posting those if you get a chance, Richie? It was just curiosity to see what was intended to be out there an what really was and why.

Would love to have one. Keep us posted when she's run in. Beautiful model though

You're not wrong, dave182. I was just going to post the same thing myself. 121 is darker/orange and 129 is lighter/yellower in every shot. What would the reason for this be? One a full repaint, the other a partial repaint from previous ST livery. Personally I thought the 121 color to be more prototypical prior to weathering of the livery

Thanks, Fran. Already did. Not the detailing packs unfortunately. Anyone know the type of horn on the 141/181s? Riversuir226 gave me a lot to choose from on that website!

Nice shots, John:tumbsup: I recognize the Lehigh but not the other. Very nice livery though

The response to my enquiries from the company "The image on the web is CAD, and is a good image of what we will produce. ….due to low volume of production, its not super detailed ,but the customer can add further detail to their own speck if they wish to.... there isn't any riveting on the tender again due to manufacturing techniques" It seems like what you see really is what you get here, so it is definitely a nice model but probably a little less than I would have hoped for (at twice the price or a good rtr like MM 141/071 class)

Will do! Thanks, for that! Very much appreciated:tumbsup:

Just the bag of bits that comes with the locos, Tom. A few of my early ones were unboxed and I presume the hoses and valances got burned with the box (plus a couple of broken horns). I know many people do not even bother to fit them( I didn't when I was a kid to some BR models). MM were helpful but just literally did not have them. Eventually I hoped to fit the hoses and the skirt with FlyingScotsman4472's modification (coupler through the valance on most locos).

Hehe Ncce consist there, John:-bd Is that O gauge?