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Is it wide enough to do 21mm track if regauged and do you know if it can be easily regained easily?

The C-rail containers are 'flat' and need holes drilled into the base of the container a the appropriate spacing to hold on the IRM 42' flats, correct?

There re so many variations of the A class, it might be helpful to show these in chronological order on the website and maybe include some data on the years that model wold be most appropriate to e.g. "last model to wear dark green into the late 1960s", "One of only several locos repainted with high sided waistband BnT after rebuilt" etc

So, prior (and during) the accident in 1963 what was A42 liveried in? Also dark green which was restored or something else e.g. light green? Certainly that would be the loco to have in dark green for anyone modeling the later 1960s but depending what it wore before that would it also appropriate to 1955-1963 also? if so, a must for sure.

I think several were in the darker green but unlined, correct?

Nice little buses. Are they 1:76 or 1:64 scale?

Quite correct, Fran. .....and for getting the right answer you can have an extra hour in bed tonight! I think after that April Fools thing, folks may have disregarded this for a minute I can't remember now who started that thread

Thank Christ! .... and thank you guys. These are going to be like the 141s I’m certain.

There’s certainly a noticeable difference in the height of the red line/logo. As flange says, early containers were 8ft in height but later were 8’6”. Thanks @flange lubricator For posting. Open to correction on those heights. Does it actually say B&I LineR on the side? Have seen this photo before but on a mobile so will review later. The O’ DEA collection is a great resource but takes a little while to find things as they not labeled with specifics or tagged.

+12 I believe this was the original logo although in red as John stated. There are some photos but not many unfortunately

Eejit!

You did not say that, Jim!

I'd splice the wiring back even temporarily in case you've cut a common return to the decode. I can't remember the 071 wiring diagram and although I have both these locos I' haven't looked inside in years so take this advice with a pinch of salt for now. 8113 has 4 newer LED markers. Iirc, the four prisms enable the light to be refracted to the outlet but I can remember where the LED diode is. They're usually covered in black plastic to limit light leak. The older 3-marker arrangement would refract from either a white or red diode but since they have separate outlet , it does seem like there should be a third prism for the red marker.... Looking in the DCC section forums may be of help

I'm sure you'll have seen the basic description and specs on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNCR_Class_N BNCR Class N Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Sharp, Stewart & Co., Manchester (No. 42) NCC, York Road Works, Belfast (No. 16) Build date 1874 (No. 42) 1914 (No. 16) Total produced 2 Specifications Configuration: • Whyte 0-4-0ST • UIC B n2t Gauge 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) Driver dia. 4 ft 0 ⁄8 in (1.222 m) Wheelbase 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) Length 25 ft 3 ⁄8 in (7.70 m) Width 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) Height 11 ft 11 in (3.63 m) Axle load 13.80 long tons (14.02 t)+ 17.25 long tons (17.53 t) Loco weight 31.05 long tons (31.55 t) Fuel type Coal Fuel capacity 15 long cwt (760 kg) Water cap 600 imp gal (2,700 l; 720 US gal) Boiler pressure 130 psi (896 kPa) Heating surface 661.12 sq ft (61.420 m) • Tubes 590.88 sq ft (54.895 m) • Firebox 70.24 sq ft (6.526 m) Cylinders Two Cylinder size 16 in × 22 in (406 mm × 559 mm) Valve gear Stephenson Loco brake No.42: Hand brake No.16: Steam brake Train brakes None Performance figures Tractive effort 12,707 lbf (56.5 kN) Factor of adh. 5.47 Career Operators BNCR NCC UTA Numbers 16, 42 Nicknames No.16: Donkey Scrapped No.16: 1951 No.42: 1925 The Five Foot Three reference might yield some assistance. I don't have a copy but someone else might ... Scott, W.T. (January 1968). "The Shunting Tanks of York Road". Five Foot Three. 4: 2–10

Last time I looked the order book was still open on these

Turns out I do have a copy but the locos are all more recent.You're right, there are not many photos of GNR(I) 2-4-0s. EM Patterson's 1962 book on the GNR(I) has a H class 2-4-0 on the bottom of page X pictorial section. It would be interesting to know the number of your G class loco or see the photo as some of these may have been rebuilt to 4-4-0s and the GNR seems to renumber things seemingly with out any real logic at times

I prefer the darker shade. Most of these were seen in older black & white photos where they were darker or appeared dark. Lovely kit. Leslie. I'll be needing a pair I would say. Leslie, I think you numbered yours 8588 (below, at Youghal)

Er, if you has stated you had all this info to hand, I'd probably not have bothered to spend time searching for information I thought you might need

Tony, are you able to post the picture you have of the locomotive? Most likely detailed in Norman Johnston's book on steam locos of the GNR I would have thought but not sure that I have a copy...

Have to agree with Broithe. You can certainly have prototypical distances between your widest model and line side structures provided the is no curve within one model length of the start/end of any line side structure. If there is, then the model will be angled towards that structure on the approach to it and you going to need larger clearances. If you have a very large layout with prototypical curves (doubt few or anyone has this luxury on a model layout) you'll be fine. If not you'll want to run your 201 locomotives and MK3/4 stock round slowly to ensure you have sufficient clearances and then then allow a bit if there is any wobble due to speed/imperfect track. The same can be said for the loading gauge remaining within tunnel entrances etc

Not sure if this is helpful maybe appendix 3 which you could convert to imperial feet and then scale to 4mm About 304.8 mm to a foot http://www.irishrail.ie/media/ie_2018_network_statement_(final_version).pdf This seems to be the standard going forward not sure if it is historically prototypical

Why did you add that weight?

The GSWR 10 ton is long overdue!

I not sure if I am understanding you but once JM Designs churns out the CIE/GSR 650 Class 2-4-0 MGWR Ks kit, John has a 52 Class 4-4-0 and maybe a further Midland locos in the pipeline. Were you planning to leave deposit with him on these? That reminds me.... overlays!