NIRCLASS80

A lot of disruption today due to an early incident between Dublin and drogheda.

As we usually discuss the negatives on this forum here are some facts from the last two days Wednesday 23rd - 21 of 30 services arrived on time. 29 of 30 services arrived with less than 7 minutes delay 1 service 13 minutes late. Thursday 24th July - 21 of 30 services arrived on time. 29 of 30 services arrived with less than 5 minutes of delay. 1 service 16 minutes late.

Double header with sound

9004 is in service tomorrow. 9002 is on test tomorrow.

I don’t think any Irish model locomotive will be below €230 ever again. From my observation the Irish model railway scene has peaked and is in slow decline at present as modellers that entered the hobby during the Covid pandemic start to leave for other interests. Also an ageing demographic, plus the expense, it’s a tough old world at present.

If the 80 class are ever produced rtr I will likely be bankrupt. Put me down for lots!

Short video of 50 149 on a China Clay working. IMG_8834.mov

Great modelling and great photos Love it

Some of the best RTR manufacturers in the world. Modelled North American for thirty years and I can honestly say the most fault free, great running products I ever had.

I’ve noticed on YouTube for the time an Irish model video to hits 100 views a British outline model video will hit 600 views, and I push any British videos a lot less on Facebook etc. Having lived in England railways still have a massive interest level compared to being an oddball over here!

Only I know as it’s my photo!

The Oil turn departs behind 171

183 arrives with the Sligo Oil turn

Some weathering applied. Sligo tanks at Ballyercall IMG_8611.mov

Just a few random photos from Bangor show