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That would take some masking at 1/76th scale. Not worth the bother.

I've been hacked!

(Secretly, I wouldn't mind it all slowing down a bit)

I remain amazed that any of these things actually happen at all..... Go back twenty years and imagine telling people how it will be in 2018...

Sometimes, when things are a bit indistinct, it can help if you take your glasses off and relax your vision. Try it. I did and I can see SFA.

Far too many TLAs about these days - hard to keep track of them all.

Near Perth station in Scotland, possibly this very morning.

Best wishes for the recovery - of you and the vehicle...

And always remember not to mix the caps up - the colour-coding helps.

See what happens and keep your eye on the ball.

I did the 'daytime ferry' once, as a test, it seemed like a good idea - never again - the overnight one is much more civilised - dumps you into Dublin at 6am and you're going out before many are even trying to get in. Although, the trek to Bantry in one go may be a bit much then. Traffic to Holyhead on the Big Island is also much pleasanter for the 02:40 boat, as well. I had three separate exploded caravans on the way when I sampled the day boat. I use the 08:05 to return - an early start, but four hours kip on the boat before being dropped into Wales at midday. You do now have the option of the 'intermediate ferry' on most days, operating about half-way between the main boats. If you are going to do the Big One, then liaise and we might be able to organise something. I'm over there four or five times a year these days..

I think it might be this one.

You have to suspect that the car was stolen and/or driven by someone who had overestimated his capacity for pharmaceutical products, probably those of an amateur origin.

One for a layout with a Faller road system..?

Is there a RAL number for that?

That looks like a German V200. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB_Class_V_200

Clicking on the pictures works, though.

In model terms, I'm not sure that there's a reliable alternative to gently running a selection of stock around and adjusting obstructions as they are found, although pre-planning will reduce the work greatly. Curves are the big issue. Some modern locos can have big overhangs at the front (Pendelinos, etc), though Ireland isn't greatly afflicted by that sort of thing. Even in the real world, people get caught out by standards. On the Big Island, Network Rail has been known to grind off platform noses as a result of new stock coming into service.

As it says, due allowances must be made on curves - and these allowances will need to be rather greater in a model situation, with rather tighter curves.

I understand that several G&Ts were necessary whilst the script was being finalised.

Mmm, looks to me as though you have it fairly well off pat...

Excellent news! As used on the Branch Line at Ballybrophy.

9 mm gauge layouts are highly suspicious...

One of the Glocks picked up in Garda raids today. Other people with railway layouts may now expect increased attention...