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@murphaph - Those 8111s look great. It's fantastic what the right amount of weathering can do for models.

Ah sure that's grand! Thought you had gone back deep into the bowels of the thread about the IRM A Class to seek out the information you were looking for. Anyway, it sort of reminds me of the time when I used to manage staff, would ask them a question and end up answering it myself. Who's great? Gerry is!

@leslie10646 - I've been to that Model Railway shop at Munich railway station - it's called 'Gleis 11' because it's on Platform 11. It's been over ten years since I've been but, on mature recollection, it's very good. Have visited loads of model railway shops in Germany, it's the only reason I go there on my holidays.

@Georgeconna - What is the name of the model railway store you bought your narrow gauge locomotive in? Very tempted to head over to Germany this year as haven't been for a while. There's a place call 'All American Trains' in Dusseldorf I wouldn't mind visiting. Getting more into the North American model railroad stuff since ScaleTrains produced a model of the SDL39.

@Irishswissernie - A trick of the camera, the coaches 31m & 26m look like they have chimneys.

Are you just after answering your own question?

Hi all. No sure if you've seen the video the for launch of the Hornby range of models for this year [2023]. Never have I been so underwhelmed by such announcements - the presenters themselves seemed to be just as disinterested as I. It could be me but there's a bit of a look of defeatism about this video - I feel that Hornby are making themselves less relevant in the modelling world. Didn't bother posting a link to the video - go watch one of Sam's instead.

Hi Guys, have mentioned Doctor Hobby before and here's his review of the Accurascale Class 92. I find his review videos very interesting and entertaining.

Thanks @Irishswissernie for posting that link to your W&T photo album. Lots of interesting stuff to look at.

This guy didn't do a review but just a running sessions, you can read what he thinks of the new model (below).

Well, 4 days before Christmas in Western Australia, there is a happy chap called Ian, because his class 92 locos from Accurascale have arrived before the Australian postal system abandons all hope by shutting down in town pretty much until the new year So what do we have? We have exclusive from Accurascale Railfreight Distribution liveried 92022 and also standard issue from all Accurascale retailers 92003 which worked the very final BR service. RFD being the last part of BR being privatised and the next service was under the new ownership of EW&S as it was still known at the time So what do we think of this all singing all dancing model, well it is awesome. This video isn’t a review, but just a test to ensure everything is working as it should.

@Irishswissernie - Best views I've seen of Tramore railway station. Do you have anymore?

2 hours ago, murphaph said:

The windscreen wipers go on after the weathering is complete. I am wondering whether the original chunky plastic ones or etched brass ones from SSM would be better to be honest....

Go for the etched brass ones as I've always felt that the original wipers were way too prominent.

Pity these will be in kit form. When it comes to model building I've two left hands.*

*For those of you who are left handed I've two right hands

@murphaph - Very impressive job on those 111/8111s. Have to say that NIR livery and the Iarnród Éireann silver and black livery are my favourites - really suit that locomotive. Was glad that IÉ 086 hung 'round Connolly in that livery for ages. Probably was the last to be refurbished and painted in the current rail freight scheme. 

My first model railway set was by Jouef which contained a BR class 29 with freight wagons made up of French stock. My second was the Lima CIE Supertrain set. Was disappointed when I realised that it wasn't an Irish prototype but, rather, the BR class 33 badly dressed up as a bit of a cross between and A and C class locomotive. It would have come last if it was competing in Ru Paul's drag race.

@skinner75 - Great article, thanks for posting the web-link on here.

For some reason or other I always thought that the open wagons and vans were painter either grey or brown and not the latter livery replacing the former so, until I read this thread, believed that the flying snail logo was on all of the wagons regardless of the colour scheme. I'm a big fan of the flying snail logo and a tad disappointed it didn't last very long. Can't wait 'til suitable stock is produced to operate with my A30 [silver].

Not a fan of the Class 92 locomotive design, however, watched Dean Park Station's review of the model and he is really delighted with his purchase - just like everyone else who has posted a video on YouTube thus far. While he gave most aspects of the model a 5 'arrow' rating, he only gave it 4 in relation to value for money. Doesn't make sense to me because it's a quality and detailed locomotive for under 200£. Never look a gift horse..............

Saw the Caledonian Sleepers at Raheny and are very impressive. People who ordered them may be disappointed with the slight further delay in receiving their' models but, it's only a couple of extra weeks and will be worth the wait. They give a good idea of what to expect from IRM when they produce the IÉ mark IVs.

Hi Guys, the video in the below is worth viewing. It's by Ruairidh MacVeigh of 'Motion History' fame and the story of the British Rail Class 50 is very interesting;

Don't think any reviews have been posted yet but it'd be worth waiting for someone to evaluate this model before you go purchasing it. Hornby is more suited if you want a static model, think it's an old Lima mould but I'm open to correction.

I see from a few videos on YouTube that customers are taking delivery of their' Accurascale Class 92s. The two reviews posted so far have been very positive. The person, who takes a few days to remove a model locomotive from it's box, hasn't posted a review yet. Wonder if Dean Park Station or Euvirail will post reviews as they really do a good job evaluating new products

The locomotive to the fore in the second picture is very LMSish looking [HC Casserley negs]. Pity it didn't make it to preservation, a very beautiful looking steam engine.

2 hours ago, gm171 kk said:

Not a steam man but these photos are very appealing. Surely it makes more sense to produce a model of something that is still running today. Like 461, 171, 85, 186 etc. 

I totally agree with gm171 kk, it makes total sense for a model of a steam locomotive which is still running. Think the 461 is ideal as it'd appeal more to us Dubs as it's a former DS&ER locomotive. My money is on either 461 or 171 being produced as IRM's first steam locomotive.

3 hours ago, David Holman said:

Companies falling over themselves to produce decidedly niche models at the moment.

I sort of agree with you in this regards but, it seems, that models of these one off prototypes seem to sell very well. How does one define a 'niche' market, really?

So Wrenneire! What you're say is that you paid a lot of money for two ornaments?

This is what I'd be going for, the good ol Santa Fé. The SD40T-2 is a lovely locomotive also, see below below. Wonder if there'd be room on Tara Junction for them?