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FCUK'd by another online site. I was wondering where the original BUT car photos had gone to the other night. In discussion before we highlighted the option of "storing a local copy" which you can click on when uploading so it is actually stored on the IRM site servers. Many threads have had their photos disappear when the original folders are rearranged or renamed online even when the host doesn't disappear. I expect the motivation for Dropbox was to get rid of high volume data types to allow it to continue to offer services without having to host huge data volumes associated with photos. A terrible shame but nothing you can do at this point

I know you expressed some reservations about the size when you were planning. I suppose some prefer to run trains and personally I prefer to do that. Obviously you also like to model as evidenced by the high quality of the layout and associated structures so far. If you move to N, you'll certainly fit more in and have room to do more shunting but will you be happy with that another end-end on a smaller scale in the same space? Can the OO gauge layout be extended to create a circuit with helices (maybe impossible in the space still?) or round the room at some arbitrary level that might pass over the furniture allow the room to continue to function? Summer house? Well insulated outside shed, although watch the damp? It a lovely layout and maybe a break from the intense pace will help. I think of mine as a ten year project (more than two years on this site and I have nothing to show for it)!

Jeepers, any photos of these anywhere?

As you know neither really resembles the broad 5'3" gauge since its 16 mm between the rails but the height of the Code 100 rail is oversized. The code 75 appears more to scale and 75/1000" would equate to just over 6" for the prototype (if I've done my maths correctly). Does that sound right for the height of the prototypical rail?

Really like those, Kieran. Superb job!

Double scores, convincing win

I'd take a pair for the GNR, Leslie

It's probably just a clogged rod in need of maintenance. Maintenance always better done before they have to jumpstart you with a 300A decoder. Get well soon!

HI John, I'll commit to one of these and work on skills to build it in the meantime!

Looks completely prototypical, what's the problem again?

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Is it possible it's just out of gauge and can be corrected with a back to back, or should it be the middle axle on the bogie, maybe reassembled incorrectly after servicing the loco?

He closed the store on Christmas Eve 2016 but the website is still up and running. He hasn't declared whether or not he plans continue to sell on line but may be selling off the existing stock. Anything that has sold out does not seem to have come back into stock

I think you're right, Richie. I couldn't find a photo of the 3213-3218 series GSV (1978). This seems to be 3216TL and they were built from earlier coaches, likely the 2130-2136 series composites CIE built 'laminate' stock. These were the first composites to be built on the longer 61'6" chassis whereas the 2124-2129 were on the earlier 60' chassis. However, I'm not certain of that. The vans apparently ran on GSR bogies and were only 9'6" wide so it's possible they were converted from something even older although I don't know if anything prior to that had a 61'6" chassis. If anyone has any info on this, I'd be interested to hear. Many thanks for that photo, Richie!

I have neglected to renumber, repaint or weather mine (yet) but they would not look grossly out of place mixed in with some of Leslie's wagons either

It's a bit grainy but a TPO would be the most likely (although it looked like it may have some exhaust equipment on the roof).

Shush! .....(please, no:praying:)

Some of the cravens had a guards compartment fitted with a vacuum brake gauge which could also be used for this purpose and had a Train Line Brake (TLB)

Some nice coverage of the magnesite wagons flows which ended in 1982 on this IRRS video. Some other interests might be the fuel oil wagons and 1950s built CIE coaches

There is a plethora of them about at the moment. I'm thinking of selling some of my stuff!

That's superb. I did ask them for a UG (fingers crossed)

One for MM, one for IRM, one for Provincial wagons ........... Dave, I think you may have only one left after that I think they're called cattle wagons, JB

Very authentic looking. Great job!

No, the 1356 series coaches were built about 1953-55 and I'm sure JHB is correct about the final withdrawal dates of the Woolwich locos about 1960. A hooded van would be a nice addition for luggage or a full parcel/brake 2700-2765 Series Hooded Van Luggage Van Mayner Brass Kit Model All these are Mayner built

You won't need a tin (steam heating) van if you used the Sheepy Steam Power but one of these 3101 series babies wold be required if you use an early diesel The four 3153- series had both and weighed in a a hefty 30T even though only 30' long, hence needed a third axle. Didn't all gen vans have double generators for redundancy?