NIR HUNSLET DECO SAMPLES REVEALED
Announced late last year, the ‘OO’ gauge Northern Ireland Railways 101 Class Bo Bo diesel electric locomotives have already reached the decorated sample stage. High-fidelity models of all three Hunslet-built locomotives are being produced by Irish Railway Models, depicting 101 EagleFalconMerlin, 102 and 103 in original maroon or NIR blue, the latter livery being portrayed with yellow warning panels, red chevron or red ‘whiskers’. Production is due to get under way once the Chinese New Year celebrations are out of the way, with delivery expected towards the end of the year. Both DCC-ready and DCC sound-fitted options are available for each version.