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I believe that the brake standard 1904 and the 1429-1443 series laminate #1442 were fitted with storage heaters to work that branch. I'm open to correction especially on the latter in the 80s. If so, John's 1904-1908 etches would be correct for the former, and Irish Freight models does a reasonably correct version of the latter (when it's in season)

Moved this from Noel's paintshop thread where it was an aside Finally found one (that I had seen before and did't realize the significance of it at the time). 18829 in the light? green, black chassis, some letters under the number likely P&T and something else, illegible, Limerick, c. 1962. It's not mine to post unfortunately. As JHB said, he has photos to post in an upcoming book

We've just had some spring storms which is usually followed about week later by a huge resurgence in the mosquito population. The complicated Mosquito magnet I used before was a waste of time but I run a Dynatrap from early, pretty much all season long and there is nothing smaller than a hornet to be seen. Has been much better last couple of seasons. The large one will clear a good half acre or more using a UV bulb and a solid state catalyst that produces Co2. Electricity os the only consumable and I run it dusk-dawn on a sensor. Sorry for the modelling aside

Very nice indeed!

It is beyond me why Ireland still has so much difficulty taking advantage of this as a tourist attraction, preserving railways, or housing the likes of the Fry Model railway

A chance for interested parties to see the the OOworks UG in the flesh!

Please. Looking forward to it

Thanks for the correction and explanation, David. I suppose IE could strengthen with the Craven in limited circumstances, return to non-gangwayed coaching, in summer during daylight hours, though this must have been an exceptional circumstance.

Leslie, will you have any of the OOworks GNR locos to show off your GNR rolling stock with at Bangor?

Three Dutch vans were rebuilt to run with the ex-BR Mk2A rakes of the early 1990s. The original builds could run with any vacuum braked stock such as the Mk2D Aircon stock

PM sent, Leslie. I would definitely be interested in one. Can't believe I missed it! I suppose my appreciation of the GNR has also grown over the last few years hence the new interest in the UG

Can you clarify what you're referring to? I wasn't aware of Craven/CIE-built GSVs? Thanks in advance

Now hopefully we don't get the usual plethora of unhelpful comments regarding IFM models but I think Wrenns comments are fair and I'm inclined to agree (with you both, I think) that the 6-wheel HLV doesn't capture that distinctive styling of the prototype. This is one of my favorite vans from that period and this model fails to capture my heart. The TPO isn't bad and since there are no rtr alternatives to choose from,... well, enough said. Still happy to see more prototypical builds from the talented scratch builders on here. Put em up, lads

Although they were related chronologically and by design, with my limited knowledge of the GNR I had forgotten that. They outwardly are so dissimilar to the U which lost its tanks, was shortened then lengthened by the addition of a tender. The T1/T2s never received the beautiful sky blue livery of the express passengers locos, being confined to shorter suburban workings for the most part. In terms of era they contemporaries of the U class, whereas the UGs did not appear for 2 decades after the U class. Lovely model, Patrick!

Ok, JB, many thanks. Please post or PM K

Many thanks, Noel and Happy Easter everyone!

That's the Irish way, like IE with 201

Feeders to each length in the middle and to each points. Points may nee insulating joiners on the no-stock rail. Good instructions online of how to wire the points depending if our using switches or by hand

Suggested wire sizes for the main bus(es) under the layout would be 14-16 AWG. For n, droppers(feeders) 22AWG to 24AWG. If the layout is large err on the larger side (less resistance in larger bore wire=less drop in voltage over longer distances). Solid wire recommended especially for feeders avoids electrical problems with stray strands. Voltage drop is proportional to the length of the rail. Most voltage drop occurs across joiners (narrow cross-section) so ideally each track piece should have a feeder. A feeder should be placed near the centre of the rail rather than near the joiner(distance from each dropper to either end is half as long)

I seem to recall some members mentioning that 201s did double head on rare occasions, and certainly a coupling was buckled on one occasion due to the combined tractive effort

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It's late here, Noel but since no-one has been on as yet, I know that Mayner usually recommends the the etches are fitted to the side of the donor with only the space between the window themselves removed, with the top an bottom left in place to fit to the chassis and roof. He suggests gluing the roof for stability and have the entire thing removable from the chassis. His are designed for a Dapol kit which is a scale 60' which is not the usual 61'6" frame standard on almost all of CIEs 1950s built stock except the very first few composites. Scale 60' coaches required, I think. The tumblehome would be whatever is on the donor coach. NZ will be awake shortly I'm sure

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Full power, Tony, balls to the wall!

What could be more entertaining that an exhibition of the quintessential irish railway ... and you don't have to entertain in the Kingdom both days surely?