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I actually put 2 packs in my basket, then rethought it, and exchanged one for a weed spray set. No need to bother renumbering, I can display it occasionally if the flats have no other use than to be in the display, or repurpose the tanks and container unless we see some on a short chassis, Just a thought

Even though my preferred modeling era for Irish outline is 50-80s, I have always had an interest in modern high volume (civilian) aircraft and high speed train transport. Sadly that is never going to existing in Ireland even between centre with doubled line. Watched the episode on the Shinkansen 700S and began to wonder if I should have one of these to go with my APT-E...... oh, the temptation. Really enjoyed that. Thanks @skinner75and @snapperfor the link

Surprised that someone is fed up of it already It's a model store in Manchester that has an online eBay store. You'd have to be buying these as trade rather than retail to turn a profit by the time you're done on eBay

To be fair, other than a few discussion posts all of the DCC, CV tuning, lighting, sound, operational aspects etc is all very relevant unless it need to go on a separate thread in the DCC section (with a link here so that relevant content can be linked back to the 121)

With the announcement that Project 42 has now completed does this mean that the original blue Taras has been shelved? I didn't get any of the later ones and still have that original promo code from the ballasts to use.

Are you talking about B134? The modern LEDS on the 121s and 141 etc would have used diodes above 3000K color, maybe a lot more. The older 121s (121, 135 and many more) should have the yellower hue 2700Kelvin like an incandescent (as that's what they were I believe)

Haven't seen a 10' in blue/grey? before still with CIEU owner markings. Must be matching the odd blue color being used by CIE on many stations during the 80s or the Blue Taras!

SO when I stick in a MM DCC non-sound chip (just to simplify things). I cannot use the standard F functions on my ESU to control marker lights and headlights Like I do on a 071 for example? The solution is that I have to do some remapping of functions, I presume. So, can I do that using my ESU DCC control unit alone? Do I need to have an Lokprogrammer in addition to my control unit or that just makes it simpler to do?

So the marker lights/headlights are not independent with the MM standard DCC or DCC sound chip without a Lokprogrammer?

Yes, a 30' would look odd on a 42' flat. Nothing wrong with that. Variety is the spice. I don't know if the lugs on an IRM 42' flat would be appropriately placed to accept a 30' container centred to minimize the axle loading (some of them may be removable and might be repositioned, I'd have to look at mine)

Never liked the bombardiers per se (especially in green) but this is a lovely model in the CIE tours livery.

OOOOh! Class! (E) Love it! These were classics. If it ever comes rtr, YES (many of them)

Many thanks for that link, Fran. I like your last idea best of all insofar as I feel that someone who models Irish outline might do the best job. Would it create some export problems for IRM sending to a EU address prior to definitive export? Maybe I'll chat or email you guys

It's not just a matter of choosing someone to weather for the members who live overseas in continental Europe, USA, etc. There are the additional difficulties of 're-importing' the model even though it's for 're-export' later plus 2 sets of postage and there's always the risk of damage/loss in transit. As well packed as B134 is it still arrive missing all the side rails. Easy enough to fit everything back with a tweezers. I got ten of the 20' CIE accessory containers and had to reassemble 7 as the packaging had slid apart (again easy to do) I'm kinda nervous about sending models through the variety of carriers that seem to seem to treat the contents as Lotto balls that need a good shakeup so it's anyones guess what will come out!

Well Murphy Models is the commonest search bait term on eBay for many years now. Rumor was that that PM wished to retire after the 121s but if he's considering rolling stock to go with the 121s I won't complain though

Any pics of the 21mm reguaging?

It seems difficult to disagree with that in this case. The whole idea of NMRA standards was to try to avoid incompatibility.

Lots of companies used 'proprietary' hardware and software essentially to ensure they maximize their bottom line, that's nothing new. If you use something else, then that may invalidate any warranty provided as part of the purchase agreement. This may be contingent on local statutes in the country of purchase. If you go off label because it's cheaper or you want a different sound is up to the purchaser but if you do have a problem you're likely to find that the vendor will likely not be very accommodating of your request for a replacement (if available!) or a refund. You could litigate but would you want to bother? I will say that generally I dislike this approach re use of 'proprietary products' and don't think it does much in the longer term for the vendor (unless you're don't plan any future products, I suppose)

Lovely shots. I love the signage! So it looks like we have the beginnings of broad gauge now! I presume that is in the Galway direction? How much track is there now? What's he story with that road? Are you going to have track either side while waiting for a constitutional referendum to cross a national highway?

There's hot box on those Bells! I received B134 today. Seems like it went through Chicago on route so probably others on this side of the Atlantic have already got their hands on it. The model is extremely fragile and I see this being a little bit of a problem for modelers as time passes. I hope there are spares! Even my respectful 8 yr old who has special privileges to handle 'dad's trains' under supervision was not allowed. But boy does it run smoothly even on a crappy Bachmann EZ Track test track with a few dodgy rail connections. Smooth over express and regular points at all speeds. The livery looks very well in the flesh. I popped the top off quickly and decided not to mess with the tiny switches yet. Couldn't resist 6-7 circuits before I had to run out the door. "DON'T TOUCH THE NEW ENGINE! ...... I mean it ........"

I have Lima 201 Shannon somwhere that I haven't run in years for the same reason. Might be nearly as cheap and easier to buy a 201 (if there are any left) than mount the shell on a completely new chassis (which would of course run much better) unless you had done some mods to the models that you'd prefer to keep. I though the CD motor had been used to re-engine a 125HST but it did run very well if the intention is to keep your model as a Lima 201 class. I think it was on Graham's Workbench. In the meantime from Dhu Varren EDIT: Found it but the link to the original instruction may be broken/deleted Another EDIT: IN which case this may help https://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=42689

I guess I'd go for the 2000 @ €130 each. I'm just putting that out there for a number of reasons. If you look at other manufacturers offering that pass the 2ft rule and all that stuff, a modest quality product is being offered at not too much less than that price or maybe that much if you have to but it from eBay with shipping and fees etc. Personally, I'd prefer to have two quality products than three mediocre ones for the same price (I'm not referring to JM designs at all in this, you know I have your kits). IRM has demonstrated that people will pay more for a quality product possibly more than they (or their spouses) would have anticipated in hindsight. Rtr products are always going to appeal to more modelers than kits and scratch built (some love to build and kit bash but more will take an rtr and devote the time to something else). Kit and scratchbuilding can be as costly or costlier than a rtr product even with a higher price point. Irish outline has become more popular. There will also be more models that require suitable rolling stock than at any time previously especially with after the launch of both the 121 and A classes. Newer modelers will be more comfortable starting to build with rtr to start. Lots of reminiscences on this forum on modelers coming or returning to Irish outline when prompted by an rtr model sitting in a shop window infant of their eyes. Modelers dislike not being able to complete a train or layout and may be disappointed when rtr rolling stock is not available from a manufacturer that they have themselves supported when purchasing other products (whether a particular manufacturer produces those products or not come down to a mix of economics/goodwill/reputation and I'll not get into that here. There is one thing I don't fully understand. When a manufacturer produces a product, is there one single set of tooling/moulds from which every single model is made? And then the variants in terms of body structure (not livery alone). Lets take marker lights on say a 141. Most had old style some had modern LED. These were not separately components (like a bag o' bits) if I recall, and would have to be produced from different/additional tooling to the main tooling. (If) that be the case would there not be lot of similarities between the various 4w LVs, HLVs, TPOs and tool vans? And several liveries for them?

That's a pretty big chunk of metal for spraying models. Aren't they usually a little more compact? Does seem good value though

Well if you were to do 'tin vans' there is not only a market for the hooded luggage van, but also the heating and luggage van and the 4w TPO and the Heuston tool vans for the modernist to tack onto spoils/ PWD and whatever else it did

Oh that's class, Eamonn @enniscorthyman. Surprised by how many people are impressed with a somewhat 'discounted' livery. Exposure to this fine machine begets its own set of admirers (and buyers). I'm betting that there are gonna be a lot of people buying green and black, & BnT liveried A classes when they're seen too