Grange Castle

Cant wait for more news on this Fair play for taking on the project Brian

Photo of Bus Eireann Van, its prototype and oxford garda van now uploaded here http://www.irishrailwaymodelling.com/showthread.php/1333-2013-Models

Pic of the Oxford Bus Eireann Van And its Prototype And also a pic of the Oxford Garda Van Sorry not a great pic

Theres a link to the actual transit model in the truck/van thread its a full bus eireann livery and it looks well will try and upload a pic here when im home, in work at the mo.

I like the look of it apart from one thing, the wheels, they look pound shop toy wheels but in saying that its only a photo and we'll know more when released.

Just found a pic of this Part of Oxfords 2013 releases.

Lovely another two to add to my list of Garda vans and C D Dennis Thanks lads. Just having a look on hattons now, anyone see the Scania Irizar PB Eireann listed ? No pic anyone know what it is ? I assume its a bus. Edit : I've just found a pic, its a eurolines/bus eireann. Also the Aer Lingus van looks like a quick code 3 bash, maybe its just like the real thing but looks a bit boring. Just posted a pic of the bus in the Bus thread.

Ad should read.... " One previous owner "

Aer Lingus Trains ? Can't see them taking off to be honest....

Kevin the van and riot police are definately going to feature in " Grange Castle " although i'm going to try and paint my figures to a more Garda Public Order unit colour, not really essential i know but i just want to give them an " Irish " look. Plan is to have a lowlife filled housing estate with a burned out car or two and these lads and a couple of vans there to dish out a few slaps

Hi Dave, parcel motel by Nightline for me is great for ordering from the UK. Its 3.50 euro charge for a stay which is up to 2 nights. But the good bit is they have an address in the north were you can direct your parcel if the postage is cheaper it is then forwarded to your chosen motel. When you set up your account you pick your nearest collection point ( mostly maxol garages i believe ) and your given an id number you use this number and your name and the parcel motel centre address as your address on your orders. I get a lot of stuff off ebay and a few times its been free uk postage but massive international postage so i got them sent to parcel motel in the north who then fowarded it down to my local collection point for 3.50. Points are 24 hour so for me its grand. I've made it sound complicated but its really straight forward. jonny

Layout looks great Kevin And thanks for those signs

Happy New Year to all. My resolution this year is to finally start my layout

Really looking forward to these two models being released. Hopefully there'll be a few more too.

Thanks for the pics Kev, got my kit delivered today gonna start on it soon, hope it turns out well

Looks great Anthony Good to see you back.

Happy Christmas everyone ! !

Wow ! Love the buses and the ' eddie ' but the shops you have a superb ! Great work More pics please That Tesco looks fantastic, your streetscenes are what i am hoping to eventually achieve.

Hi kevrail, Thanks for the comments. I'm sure the decals are easily done but i lack the skill and ability to do them myself but it is something that i am pursuing, the ability to create my own decals would just be heaven ! Some of my other vehicles can be found here http://www.irishrailwaymodelling.com/showthread.php/492-Grange-Castle-s-Vehicles and here http://www.irishrailwaymodelling.com/showthread.php/490-Grange-Castle-s-Buses Sorry no pics on layout as it hasn't been built yet hopefully 2013 will bring the layout to life!

Sorry to hear of your loss Anthony.

Stunning !

Have to agree with the lads great work ! Wish i had the skill !

Done Great to have a comp on the forum.

Hi Shinkansen, Thanks yeah modern Irish vehicles are VERY hard to find in fact almost impossible, the ones i have are nearly all one offs that i have photographed and found people to do them for me. The Guinness van didnt actually turn out the way i wanted but I think it will pass the test ! The Tesco truck i just happened to find on ebay and i picked it up for next to nothing. I found a guy in the UK ( blackpool ) and he did the Garda, DFB Ambulance and Guinness for me but unfortunately I've lost touch with him over the last year or so:(( However I found two more lads willing to do Irish stuff for me, one doing van transfers and one scratching building trucks for me. Currently on order is 3 different Stobart vehicles, 2 South Dublin County Council Trucks ( 1 Flatbed 1 Dumper with Hiab grab arm ) and a Guinness dray. Also a DFB fire engine based on Tallaght station's pump. For me the Vehicles / Buildings are as important ( if not more so ) than the train rolling stock. I want everything to look like it fits together. Heres the Guinness dray ( Not quite finished) And heres the real thing