GSR 800

I think the Lord Nelsons haven't shifted very well due to being panned as very light and therefore somewhat poor haulers for their size. Heljan don't seem to be very well considered at all.

What are overall sales for the 800s like so far compared against other locos in the IRM range?

She is indeed in CIE dark green, why Cultra added a G S is a complete mystery.

IR should send the judge the bill for reflooring the 29s as the explanation for why they won't be going for CAF again. CAF: Cheap as f*ck

If its a diesel, then surely a C class. If steam, V class or Jeep? We'll find out today anyway! Other announcement, maybe the mainline PRs?

Pretty modern carriage key on the left. Not a clue about the right!

Do Accurascale models have serial numbers?

Do you know when it was moved? This was much further down from the engine shed, by the gantry. Took it in June or July.

Something I spotted down by the gantry crane while walking the canal at Mullingar, looks to be a Palvan?

227 was outside the valeting plant with the train, with 072 inside. Possible she was the replacement engine, idk.

227(?) sat down at Newry, had to be towed back to Connolly valeting plant by 072

I can only hope that, in time, Mullingar's rationalisation may be reversed somewhat, along with other parts of the system!

The dreaded word few dare utter.

Wonderful photos of the Midland. Manulla is barely recognisable at all compared to today!

A different time indeed! Good thing the mill isnt on, otherwise your man is lined up nicely for an eyeful of swarf!