Colin R

Some very interesting information; it makes you wonder whether, if it had happened, the 3ft gauge conversion would have taken place. I like the idea of the railway heading for Kinsale, which opens up yet another can of worms. Would it have been taken over by the Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway? And if so, would they have kept two stations in Cork? I would suggest that if the line had have been built, we might be looking at something like 26+miles of 5 ft 3 in gauge railway from Cork to Kinsale. I wonder what sort of passenger numbers it would have generated.

While I am more into the 3ft gauge version, I should say that anything to do with the Broad gauge days I also find interesting. Of all the railways in Ireland, I find it sad that the CB&PR as a whole has not had that much information published about it.

Like Martin, there are some fabulous books in that lot. I only have two problems with them: one, a lack of cash and two, a lack of space right now; other than that, I would be filling my boots by now.

Thanks for the updates about the livery. Out of interest, did any of the other coaches you mentioned survive into preservation?

Just what is the liver for 836? It looks a bit like the Great Western Railway from the UK; it might be a while before I can afford one or two of these, having just purchased some stuff from Japan

I am not sure just how far Neville has got with getting this kit back into production, but I wouldn't mind finding a second one for sale. I know that there is a 3D print version available, but for now I would prefer a brass etech version.

The same principle could be used on a WCR/CDR/IOM Railcar model, which again could increase sales volumes. Speaking of which, has anyone measured up the Worsley Work Donegal Railcar? As I am convinced that he uses the WCR drawing and not the Donegal drawing, since there is a difference between the two of them.

Well, a bang on the door from a new postie, and they had arrived: my four Green Park Royals . Well, I will wait to see what you guys make of them, but they look like the DBs to me. Well done to Fran and the Boys. Now about that proposed layout

I would agree about market share, but what is stopping them from being made for both 009 and HOm, like the Bemo ( V51/52) https://www.bemo-modellbahn.de/produkt/db-v51-902-diesellokomotive/ Bo-bo locos, which had the wheel sets pushed out to 12mm gauge, or you could move them in for 009, just a thought

Well, someone has to put it up, but how about the West Clare bogie diesels or the railcars, both for 12mm gauge, not sure how many would sell, but I bet some would get them just to try them out.

I would be interested in two kits Colin

I have just been pointed in this direction for Lynton and Barnstaple Transfers for 16mm scale, so it might be worth dropping them an email to ask about Donegal transfers https://www.endonvalley.com/

try these http://www.drytransfershop.co.uk/index.html

Hi, Thanks for that, it is these little things that make the difference between Irish and UK model railways.