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Thats one, was thinking moreso in their 'heyday' era, pics are hard to find

Not quite confirmed yet, info is sketchy given where it is at present is a key military target - https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44504/first-sight-of-giant-an-225-cargo-jet-since-russian-invasion-shows-its-tail-intact

It will be this style, seen it on (8)113 but yet to see a photo of 111/2 carrying them, model pics yes but not the prototypes. Same was fitted to the 071's when new The handbrake wheel info will be the same as the 071, so out with the magnifying glass maybe. AFAIK they have not been upgraded to the bicycle wheel fitted to the 071's either

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Up the dubs

As long as the train ran to schedule and the heating was on, 99.999956% of customers could not care less what colour it was. Tippex is good for sniffing I'm told, ever give it a go?

Photos taken during the LED head/tail lights upgrade phase, 225 has had the housings painted yellow, 222 has not And filling in of the steps under the lights, 222 has had it done, 225 not yet. The following year (2006) the green/silver/yellow intercity livery

Crab/Dace rake looks good. A rapidly developing manufacturer should consider making them....

The Fat Controller was most insistent on this matter and indicated that he would become very cross if this situation was not resolved.

Move forward to 2009/10

There was talk of a similar small shunt loco to be acquired for use in Inchicore to replace the last of the 141's, but usually a spare 071/201 does the honours now

Its moreso the RPSI stuck in the late 1950's thats the problem, in every aspect. I'm a former working volunteer before anyone thinks I should join to help....

Bachmann have announced the 69 and Cavalex have announced the 56... Hornby one although a nice model is now far too expensive (Latest RRP £218) and they dont seem too bothered with making the Romanian versions again (56001-030), which sell for far too much when they pop up on ebay and elsewhere. Open goal for another manufacturer to make what people want for a more reasonable price with current levels of detail, sound, lighting etc

A tamper or possibly the MPV out laying sandite, does a nightly wee hours tour of the Dublin commuter lines during leaf fall season

The Model Railway Society of Ireland are proceeding with our plans to host our Bi-Annual Model Railway and Hobbies Exhibition, so save the dates for 2022! Venue: Saint Paul's College, Sybil Hill, Raheny, Dublin 5 D05 C673 Date: October 29th, 30th and 31st 2022. (Sat. Sun. Mon.) We are closely monitoring current Government restrictions and will comply with all instructions issued by them, but for now we are planning to go ahead in October 2022 All Show information etc is HERE - https://www.modelrailways.ie/events/exhibition-2022

Its the Hornby R076 one, still available if you look around

Its detailed in the ITG's 'Traction and Travel' books, I know the 3rd edition has lots of info, published around 1997 There were a few proposals made on how to dispose of them, including the above mentioned placing inside a tunnel, offshore disposal at sea, 'controlled' dismantling locally and then burial of the removed Asbestos, and transporting the stock to England for incineration. The quarry was the cheapest and easiest option. Recall seeing pics when the quarry was drained a few years ago, the remains of the various coaches and railcar bodies were still visible

The mad thing is, collectors turn their noses up at plastic as it does not have the required 'heft'. This could explain why the likes of oxford diecast and base toys/classix etc still make their models in diecast. A throwback to Dinky/Hornby Dublo days, only now are we seeing a few diecast bodied model railway locos again due to needing the weight but also loads of electronics needed inside... Explains why the Murphy Models 1916 set didnt fly off the shelfs, despite being stunning models, they just were not heavy enough for some. Even though the Rapido bus has both working lights and poseable axles, never mind the detail its not diecast, so therefore wont do for many. In time this will change though

And we are surprised? Great advertisement for the current rpsi regime it must be said. And im a former working member before anyone gets all 'well join and do something about it'

Market rate alas, problem with UK sellers now is that a lot of them wont sent outside of the UK due to the 'B' thing. Best to ask before the auction ends / clicking buy it now

It still bears a scar or two from this incident today

Don't forget that was an unwanted child from the GNRB breakup, and as said above from a steam mindset also. Kept failing as it had to be at a complete standstill before the reverser could be engaged to change direction - unlike a steam loco, drivers used to handling steam did the same with it, and used to blow the control circuits. Its German roots so soon after WW2 meant it would never have visited the UK, never mind its bigger loading gauge holding it back. Being the black sheep of the larger family didnt do it any favours, despite its impressive performance

3 on order, cant wait. As good as the A's and Deltics are, this is what I'm waiting for. Will be the most advanced locos ever made in OO scale too......

One less night to go to the pub

Be great if it happened, there was an attempt made a few years ago around the Laois area which didn't work out sadly. With the right determined people anything is possible. A lot more to a club than playing with toy trains. At least now with the sheer amount of RTR available there has never been a better time to get involved.

Imagine the outcry - and the pleasure. Watch this space