NIRCLASS80

3 hours ago, NIR said:

I can see some planishing will be required

Or maybe not...

I already noticed the Class 70 power car  bogies look similar to the B5 bogies on the BR Class 123 'Swindon' so was delighted to notice the power car underfloor equipment looks similar to the BR Class 205 'Hampshire' (on one side at least), so maybe there are parts out there...

Hi just wondering where the Brass Class 70 etchings are available from?

I'm just happy the 121's are coming along soon.  Lets all share the love and be happy.  

Personally I have avoided the Silverfox GSV as the difference in standard between them and the Murphy Cravens just stands out too much. 

If IRM can sell enough Plough Vans to break even  then the GSV should be fine. Plus the chassis and body may have some use for an Accurascale project if the tooling included the possibility of variations in the future. 

The Mk1 GSV would sell well considering all those cold Murphy Cravens on many layouts. 

It will be great to see 134 back. The only down side to the original livery that I can see is the slightest trace of rust could make it look a bit tatty very quickly. 

But congratulations to all involved. Great to see diesel preservation getting the attention it deserves. 

Looking good. Cannot wait. 

10 minutes ago, Warbonnet said:

We're getting there Gareth, but without a real one it proved to be the stumbling block in the whole 42 ft project and held it up somewhat. But, finally, we have all the data we need so it should be not too far after the liners.

Cheers!

Fran

Great stuff. Just trying to figure out when to rob a bank !

Any update of how the IRM ferts are coming along?

I need 10 IRM ferts now!  

Does anyone know if the Easter deadline is still hopeful?

8 hours ago, Warbonnet said:

We’re delighted to say that tooling will continue after Chinese New Year and we will have samples shortly after that. It’s a huge project with a huge amount of tooling required.

Cheers,

Fran

Thanks for the update. Can’t wait for the Accurascale BR Class 50!!!

Any progress on the Project 42' items?

Action at Ballyercall 

GM 203 departs with Mk3 set

15 minutes ago, Noel said:

It could be Gold next year if the two new locos ship before the vote, especially the Deltic 

Agree 100% Noel  Great result lads. 

A few snaps of the NIR Hunslet 102 on a Cement working. 

Motive Power shortages force NIR Hunslet into passenger service!

156 makes heavy work of departure

Love it, great modelling. 

Sunday evening service 

6 hours ago, Rob said:

Looks absolutely fantastic.

Which sound chip is this in the 156?  Sounds excellent.

It’s an esu loksound with a sound file downloaded for free from their website. 

156 departs with the bubbles

Short video of the bubbles arriving. 

Happy Christmas everyone.  Keep up the info Noel. Happy new year too. 

Short video of 8113 arriving.