Read this on wiki;-
Bord na Móna has an extensive network and is larger than the main network (passenger and freight) operated by Iarnród Éireann.[citation needed] Bord na Móna has one of the largest industrial railways in Europe
I wonder is there much 3ft rolling stock still in service?
Just curious,
would a run of a current IE train, like the 22000 class ( or even a DART) in a box with oval track and transformer bring a lot more newbies into the hobby?
right now, if someone wanted a starter set, it would be a UK train
I don't know much about setting up contracts between a manufacturer and a purchaser but maybe a line can be inserted to say ( for example) 9000 units now with a future option of another 2000 units within the next 5 years not exceeding a 15% rise in costing
So, if there was a demand in the year 2025 for 121s or As like there is now for the 141/181s , another run could be done
apologies for going a little off topic but anything is possible with 800.
It is estimated that one of the worlds biggest steam locos restoration recently cost Union Pacific $4 million.
It had been out in the elements forever ( granted California doesn't see much rain)