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I'm thinking of using 'express points' where possible but I just don't have a frame of reference for the a commonly used prototype. In other words I don't know if I'd have to use 4th radius everywhere. (lot of space required) Maybe Downpatrick whenever I get back next year which I'd try to align with a major show. If anyone is up there and wanted to take measurements without getting run over, that would be appreciated.

This is a really nice coach, Richie. I was wondering if you have made any changes to the prototype and where I can get one in Supertrain? EDIT: Wrong file uploaded, hence question regarding ST livery Can't seem to delete the incorrect attachment below

Lovely work! Amazing that you're modelling N scale and "Super G"

I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on point dimensions, in terms of the length of points from (say,) the tips of the points themselves to the tips of the points on the other track if the points form a crossover, or the angle or radius of curvature in the case of a branch/siding (or any other method of expressing it that makes sense, or might be more appropriate)? Basically I'm thinking of what would allow a OO model train to run through a point so that it looks prototypical. I'm not sure how Hornby or other manufacturers chose 1st and second radus but I suspect that they chose something that would fit on the kitchen table and worked from there. Notwithstanding that coupling systems on rtr coachs may neither be prototypical nor close coupled, the coaches often swing wildly through lower radius points with coaches moving maybe half a coach width or more (ejecting the model passengers from the non-existent gangways). As a child, I remember travelling in coaches (which I thought swung wildly at times depending on the trackwork or when approaching a terminus) but in truth the coaches may have moved a foot or a little more in relation to each other I'm sure there may not be a standard size for points and that the intended speed accross the point may have dictated the dimensions (or vice versa) e.g. mainline versus siding. I have some space for the layout but I'm not sure if I have enough to recreate this. Anyway, the look is what I'm after:trains:

"Suitable for Hauling Air Brake Trains" Lovely shot of 134, Dave!

Wow! Very impressive .........eh, ......... it's not going to fit on the Runcorn bridge

Great sense of satisfaction after completing the build and running them , Eamonn. Gerry's got a fab layout there:tumbsup:

Thanks, both! (Sorry, Patrick, missed the photo on the mobile device)

=))=)) excellent! ........ who are you talking about there, Dave?

I have no idea what this discussion is about. Could someone explain if this concerns cab instruments or whatever? Apologies and thanks in advance!

although I can see why that may have happened;)

Ed, can you elaborate on what's wrong with the IFM stock, please? Obviously they're 3D printed (which I didn't know)and not flushed glazed (which I did). What details are not correct? I agree they are expensive probably as they are hand made rather than produced in bulk but I had expected they would be prototypically correct for that price. On the positive side there is a better variety of stock to run which is still better than no stock. I really like the IRModels wagon (and purchased a rake) but unfortunately it's one wagon at a time just like MM

That's fantastic! Thanks, Stephen. It would also be great if everyone would click to store the image locally if uploading photos of a build on a workbench etc. There was an occasion when I have reverted back to a tutorial only to find the photos had disappeared. Problem solved after this, I hope.

I presume there is not enough capacity on the servers for the site to post these? Unfortunately as time continues to tick by these resources become progressively more invaluable, but I can understand the frustration of having to upload them again having lost them the first time around. I really love the slides that were posted by JW Sutherland and I can imagine that there are others out there with similar fantastic collections that I personally would also love to see.

Super photos. Really enjoyed the trip back in time!

It's a quirk of the website that it does not check stock until you try to put it in the cart. Thanks!

Alas, no! Result on the competition thread

Same request if surplus to requirements while making room for new Christmas railway items! Thanks!

Still looking for a few of these buses, especially the AE-06s which I didn't notice come up on eBay as yet. Don't get to the local shows/meets because of location so if anybody knows where I can source these would you please PM me. Thanks, Kevin

Thought so. Thanks, JB!

That looks amazing! What are you modeling with, piers and spans?

When you get to the painting stage some useful comments on RiverSuir's workbench as some just complete there also

I can't make out the loose shunted wagons at the rear of the rake. Are these wooden open, corrugated bulleids? Thanks

741 and 748 were withdrawn due to fire and bomb damage, but were built by BREL in 1974. That being the case, presumably 1974/5 would be the earliest that the DTSOs would have come into service with NIR after 5-6 years in service with BR Ref Irish Railways Traction & Travel, Peter Jones, 1st Ed. 1987 111 and 112 went to traffic in Feb 1981, 113 in 1984

Excellent point, Patrick! Hadn't thought of that