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I guess I assumed that changing the deceleration CVs on the chip would simulate coasting. If decel CV is set to minimal deceleration then the train should coast but will eventually stop without any braking (although unless you have a very large layout it might take more than a few circuits of the 'standard' layout). I tried a friend's RealDrive equipped sound chip in my 079SA and if I recall correctly it stopped from whatever speed it was doing after about 2.5 circuits of a 8x4' layout. Not practical for prototypical stopping to throttle off a scale mile of two down the track and hope to hit the stopping point, I grant you. I supposed that 'braking' temporarily changed the decel CVs setting to slow the loco when F4 is toggled on or off, just like there has to be some change in these settings when 'light engine' is selected. Thanks for your thoughts on the sound chips. Really liked the RealDrive when I ran the loco. Will be investing in these at some point, I think. Sorry if this is drifting off but JT22 did bring the subject up... EDIT: Thanks, IT, Noticed you typing away at the same time. very interesting. Would be interested in your post at some point when you can

Great thread, Noel. Very interested in this era also. Love all those previous threads of a similar nature by jhb171achill. I'm not sure if it's realized how much interest there might be in this era. I think there would be huge interest if more rtf locos were available. Yes, I know there are options but not like heading into the model store and picking your MM model etc.

Haven't seen a trailer for it here yet. Thanks for that, gfg!

Amazing job, Bren

Another Mirolo job

Can 'Real Drive' be programmed on the Murphy ESU chip by fiddling with the CVs? I'm curious how RealDrive is achieved that couldn't be done with any decoder or is it just preprogrammed for you? JT22, you should try the lights on any DC piece of track if you have an old transformer, neighbor's kid set or whatever.

True, but I picked up one in last year. I can't remember where, probably on the 'Bay but I don't recall that I paid wildly over the odds for it. Maybe lucky Actually that seller is very accommodating, and will post to Ireland. He has sent some things to the US for me. You have another if you haven't acquired a Shannon

Yes. shame the photo didn't load

I think they are filling nozzles for the water tanks for the gennys

Love the variety of rolling stock on Kirley junction

Love it!

Very nice indeed. Love the realistic track work and cattle banks

Would be better kept in reserve for the Grand Anglican or summat

Lovely shot of the A, like them in that livery with the large warning rectangle.

Looks very well, Kieran!

No need to adjust the switches under DCC but to check the loco under DC they need to be on. I had one 141 with a poor solder connection/broken wire. If the chip works on DC & DCC no need to remove it either. Usually the cab lights would be off in motion like driving your car at night and used mainly at the MPD/station or however you like it.

The chip is easy enough to insert and remove on the 071. If you have any section of DC, try it there first. Directional lights and headlights will both work on DC. Ensure the tiny switches Jason refers to are all turn ON underneath, normally they are, straight out of the box. Test in both directions. Cab lights will NOT work under DC. 6-function decoder required if you want all 071 light functions on DCC. Turn the brightness of the cab lights WAY down when you are familiar with the correct CV later. It's little blue but still realistic. Which Bachmann chip?

I'd certainly agree about the B&I and would be interested if produced

that's great that they are digitized. thanks for that:tumbsup:

I'm not certain any copyright has been infringed or credit omitted where necessary

In truth, I don't really know. I was interested in early 1950s CIE rolling stock, and was just interested in perusing some from this period and maybe early 1960s just to get a flavor for that late steam/early diesel era which seemed to be one of pretty significant change (for better or worse) for Irish railways. I assumed they might be lying around unused by those lucky enough to have graced/griced the permanent ways back then. Thanks, Richie. I'll google them and shoot them an email

I am looking for some old IRRS journals, preferably 1950s and early 60s, especially featuring CIE rolling stock, late steam/early diesel, but later CIE/IR also of interest. If anyone is thinking of doing a spring clean I would be a happy to give them a new home. Please PM Thanks Kevin

Can you give an approximate time period when these were in use? I hope to put some on SSM 42' flats but don't much much about the containers themselves, Freightliner looks great:cheers:

Any photos or reference numbers, Paudie?