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I wonder if Southern influence had anything to do with it. Bulleid was only a few years from joining, and Maunsell and Holcroft had worked closely with Inchicore in improving the 400s, and it's thought the 800s were likewise influenced by Maunsell, who visited Inchicore several times after retiring (in 1937).
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Where do you get your etched works / loco nameplates from?
GSR 800 replied to Jamie Davis's topic in Irish Models
Website still says international shipping is offered, may not be up to date, though. -
Where do you get your etched works / loco nameplates from?
GSR 800 replied to Jamie Davis's topic in Irish Models
Very strange indeed, considering they shipped to me last year. -
Where do you get your etched works / loco nameplates from?
GSR 800 replied to Jamie Davis's topic in Irish Models
Light Railway Stores do excellent custom etching, everything from name, number and works plates to headboards -
Looks like Olympic's and later Britannic's slipway. Titanic's had the same ofc. AFAIK there were small carts and flatbed wagons used (unsure of motive power) to bring material, steel beams, etc wherever they need to go, to be picked up by the gantry crane and lifted into position. You can just see them far left under the hull right next to the ramp.
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A 3d printed 800 class for 00 (and a WLWR goods loco)
GSR 800 replied to Killian Keane's topic in Irish Models
Wonderful work as always, Killian! -
I've little sympathy for their plight. Disused railways that are very unlikely to ever see service again, fair enough. Achill, Clifden, etc. Significant link lines and main lines turned into greenways is just absolute madness.
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Daft idea anyway, Irish Rail has even said they'll be happy to accommodate the cycleway if it doesn't impede the ability to run trains. Can't wait until they set their eyes upon the Mullingar-Athlone stretch for reopening.
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Would certainly be cheaper. Often they've an edge knocked off them, are broken in two, with the odd one dislodged or even missing!
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Another win for border parcel motel..
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https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/lx035-oo-laser-cut-concrete-lineside-trunking-oo4mm176-516-p.asp?srsltid=AfmBOoq6c0fwER-a_pVYcOJeMD8le6uyFaUhF2bCaXleZMVw6IKGz7S4
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AFAIK plan is indeed for Drogheda to become the depot for the Dart + and for Connolly to take its place with the 29s. Maybe Limerick will get some of them too.
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the white band on the coaches looks thick as all hell
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almost certainly in the two inner holes yes, though they should be sprung.
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motor wont work without them, they carry current through
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They're the motor's brushes. They should be sprung, though idk if pancake motors achieved it via regular springs or a type of plate?
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What's to become of Plunkett once the new station opens? Hopefully not left to rot like half of Mullingar?
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It would certainly explain pretty newly painted coaches of similar looking various shades against each other in the early 1950s, and the various shades often seen. Harty has had a shocking time of it all, Bredin getting all the spotlight!
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A 3d printed 800 class for 00 (and a WLWR goods loco)
GSR 800 replied to Killian Keane's topic in Irish Models
I considered commissioning it; indeed, I may do so if there's enough interest. However, if I were to do so, it'd be after the A class. Slight update while I'm at it, smokebox door detail painted.
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A 3d printed 800 class for 00 (and a WLWR goods loco)
GSR 800 replied to Killian Keane's topic in Irish Models
A parcel arrived this morning, got to work once I got home! Woolwich parked next to Maedbh with Killian's new 3d printed smokebox door and wheel. Brass handrail and dogs fitted also. No doubt the dogs will blend in when painted.
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They must've been drunk.
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Many thanks for the info Mol. I think I'll just go with a lower stripe on her then. This raises the question as to whether the PRs were ever in the dark green with the single stripe! Certainly looks like the PR is in the same dark green as the AEC in the last photo. Some detailing and glazing added to the open coach. I'll need a corridor and a buffet coach overlays from @Mayner to help complete to set! Train so far. Bredin mail van, steel side and the open, hauled by Maedbh. The Mail van will get the full lining at some point.
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A 3d printed 800 class for 00 (and a WLWR goods loco)
GSR 800 replied to Killian Keane's topic in Irish Models
Many Thanks Jb. Interesting that Fry painted both frames and wheels black rather than CIE green. Would've only been accurate for Tailte's experimental green livery! -
MGWR bogie 96M at Alberts Quay https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishrailwayarchive/54252116022/in/photolist-2pBRTa7-2qE5gYJ-2pww8wY-2pwD4FU-2pww8fq-2pwBypu-2pwByrP-2pwCkH1-2pwCkH6-2pwCkHr-2pwCVpk-2py2ycK-2pww8xp-2pww8xQ-2pwAH9y-2pwByrd-2pwCkpa-2pwCVo8-2pwCVoP-2pwCVqC-2pwDywX-2pvwHKa-2pwjsTY-2pwByqG-2pwDm6y-2pwCcq8-2qEc2KN-2qEb3U6
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I've had similar thoughts re the clerestory, the flat 'main' roof is quite tempting! as for MGWR, any specific coaches? It's not entirely unlike 163M prior to ambulance coach conversion
