GNRi1959 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I have absolutely nothing of Irish passenger stock so tonight I bought this set NEW off Ebay @ £200. I think they are quite rare and although this type of thing never ventured on the Derry Road, its simply something Irish to start my collection. It is expensive but surely its worth it. Whats your opinion Wrenneire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 It is what it is Tony. Green loco usually brings in a few bob more than the 2 black ones, Mint boxed examples can make up to €150 Coaches are in the €40 - €50 bracket so I reckon you did not do too bad Wrap in in Christmas paper and stick it under the tree!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRi1959 Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) Thanks Dave. The one sure thing about this purchase is that is concludes one sure thing. I'm modelling Irish and its 00 gauge! Edited December 16, 2017 by TonyMcGartland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRi1959 Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 Dave, whats the history of this set - Great Southern I presume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 It's in CIE 1945-55 livery, Tony. The carriages are not authentically Irish, as they are re-liveried LMS stock, though with the commonality of Derby design, they're not unlike some ex-NCC vehicles. The loco would have run under both CIE and GSR banners. The GSR painted them the usual all-grey, and it was CIE that painted most of the class lined green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRi1959 Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks jhb, nice to have them. Don't plan on scratch building coaches anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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