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Mr Soundguy has kindly provided me with an advance version of his 071 soundchip and here is a video of Murphy Models 086sa fitted with a Bass Reflex speaker on Ballybeg. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=071+loco+realdrive Thanks to Eamonn for the video. The chip uses F4 for brake raising the revs per the prototype (see as loco grinds to a halt), F9 for flange squeal, F2 for short horn, F3 for longhorn plus all MM lights work as plug and play. The RealDrive may be turned off using F5 to give a more DC type immediate response to acceleration/deceleration.

Marks Models have the bag of detailing parts for €4 each.

See also discussion and video on 071 soundchips here: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/3635-sound-chips/page3

To (mis)quote a poem you may have done in school " we wondered how one small head could hold all he knew..."

The UK authorities take great care to move trespassers off the rails including stopping trains where necessary to avoid fatalities. The French authorities seemingly issue warnings not to trespass and then do not chase trespassers or stop trains...

I have found ESU Lokpilot to be a pretty advanced chip particularly for double-heading 141/181/121s. The CVs are easy to adjust which may be necessary to get all functions working on the 201s which have unusual electronic set-up/architecture.

Mr Soundguy recommends using Bass Reflex (larger) or Bass Enhanced (smaller) speakers with all of his soundprojects.

Patrick Scott died just this year see: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2942-Patrick-Scott-RIP?highlight=patrick+scott

I understand that Mr Soundguy who pioneered the recording of Irish loco sounds is working on a new version of the Zimo soundproject in order to make notching and revs on braking possible.

Many thanks Glenderg, this has been most helpful. I have the donor carriages/Westy transfers all lined up to do a rake of Supertrain MKIIIs including the Supertrain Diner once I finish with the IE restaurant coach and a few other jobs so your new pictures will be useful.

Thanks for that, now on order. Better than fiddling with plasticard!

Glenderg, Perchance would you have a photo showing the other side of the roof as I think I see a third vent lurking behind the top two and wonder what shape/size it might be? Many thanks

Thanks Glenderg, great pictures, just what I needed. The MIR sides will give me the correct window formation. The Hornby donor I am using is a standard open so I can add the two additional vents.

Would anyone have a decent photograph of MkIII Restaurant coaches in IE livery particularly the roof detail please? I am modifying a Hornby MkIII coach with MIR brass sides and would like to add roof vents as appropriate. I think the UK outline MkIII restaurant coach roofs may differ from those on IE? Thanks in advance. Gerry

The reason was the unavailability of Loksound chips at reasonable prices. I know he is working on an improved version of Zimo which will allow GM engine notching to be varied at full speed and hopefully better capture the 071 at full cry.

It may be a matter of opinion, but I have been working with Mr Soundguy since 2007 to enable Irish soundchips to be available and find that the larger Bass Reflex speaker (when left intact) is best for the 071 sound while the smaller Bass Enhanced speaker is much better than small round speakers. Bass Enhanced speakers fit the MM071 models without any problem but some filing is needed to fit them to the MM141/181s. Its a matter of choice really but I think the full sound effect is worth achieving even if this effect is muted at exhibitions due to general acoustic interference. Mr Soundguy is working continually to improve the sound from the Zimo chips which are in continual development. It is worth checking out the video Irish Rail Archive Volume 5 GM Powered which features 001, 071, 121, 141, 181 and 201 Classes starting/stopping/in full cryto remind us what the prototype actually sounds like! Reproducing these effects in 4mm/foot is the challenge.

The great thing with Kadees is that you can lift out a coach without derailing the whole rake unlike Hornby style couplers. The Kadees couple up easily and tend to make a rake more tolerant of less-than-perfect track. The Cravens do have prominent buffers and tend to buffer-lock on tighter curves.

See discussion also at: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2840-CIE-Park-Royal-Surburban-Coaches/page6 including video of IFMmodels. Gerry

Paudie, I like to paste Peco Cloudy sky paper using wallpaper paste onto the plywood backdrop, harden with matt varnish and then paste a cut out of a photographic scene on top of that. I have done this on my original OO layout Ballybeg (see http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/109-Ballybeg) and more recently on my new N-gauge layout Llangollen (see: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/3054-Llangollen-in-N). The continuity from the passing clouds appearing from behind the scenery seems to work well. Gerry

Opening times amended: 12 noon to 5 pm each day. There are 10 model railway layouts booked to attend as follows: 1. Joseph's Bridge by Wexford MRC: OO Irish Cement and current/recent railway scene. 2. Rathmichael by Wexford MRC: NEW OO South Wexford station set in countryside with trains from the 1960/70s. 3. Dulnain Bridge by Gareth Lloyd: a OO BR Scottish Region set in the 1970s. 4. Mayglass by Michael Martin: OO layout set in South Wexford. 5. Benwaddingtown (Thomas and friends): a OO layout popular with younger family members! 6. Colindale by Wexford MRC: a OO layout set in the UK including a Faller road system. 7. Waynton Vale by Wayne Thomas: N-gauge layout set in UK with stock representing 1990s to present day. 8. Wexford by Vincent O'Leary: a OO layout featuring a wide range of stock including circus,Tesco and Stobart. 9. Sandown Valley by East London MRC: 7mm narrow gauge layout set in the UK coast. 10. Llangollen by Gerry Byrne: a NEW N-gauge layout depicting a might-have-been restoration of Llangollen station in NE Wales. Trade support will be represented by: Seán Ryan Models Seamus Graham Toymaster Michael Morris card kits Additionally, a railway themed video showing will take place at the rest area and a raffle will be held. Wexford MRC acknowledge assistance given by Wexford Insurances and Wexford Credit Union. Thanks to the CBS for the venue and to Seamus Graham, Seán Ryan and Michael Morris for contributions to the raffle prizes.

DCC sound is expensive. Steam sounds can be very convincing as the sounds are affected by the loco accelerating, coasting/decelerating etc. Distinctive diesels such as the GM Irish engines can also be impressively like the real thing. Some of the more generic sounds available can be a bit bland and harder to stomach the high prices.

Wexford Model Railway Club are pleased to announce that their annual model railway exhibition (held as a fringe event of the Wexford Festival Opera season) is on again this year in the CBS School Hall, Thomas Street, Wexford on Sunday October 26th 12 noon to 6pm and Bank Holiday Monday October 27th 11am to 5pm. There are expected to be up to 10 model railway exhibits and trade stands. Details will be posted here when they come to hand. Admission: Adults €4, Children €2, Family of 4, €8

Enniscorthyman has taken a few photos of IFM running on Ballybeg which will give some idea of how they look in the flesh: First the 40 ftflat (with and without a C-lines Bell container) Next C Class with a pickup goods including IFM's corrugated bulleid and Lyons Tea wagons: Next a B101 in green has charge of an IFM Tin Van in silver: Finally, a video showing many of the above and, in particular, an IFM Park Royal happily in the company of A20r and a rake of Cravens with a GSV - Enjoy!

Llangollen in N with trees and river in full flow... (Note:images lost to Photobucket) And a short video as a preview of the Exhibition debut of Llangollen in N at the Wexford MRC show at CBS Wexford on October 26 and 27, 2014 (thanks to Enniscorthyman for his excellent photography):

A couple of updated photos showing Llangollen before trees added... (Note: images lost to Photobucket have been replaced...)