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The class 44 works a trans pennine express from Newcastle to Liverpool through Ashburton grove.

Thanks to @past avenue for supplying the name boards which were recently installed on Tara junction.

Excellent. Old no 9 - which was re numbered when the BCDR’s last 4-4-2Ts were delivered c1945 I think

I've been trying to resist that temptation David. Kilmore needs some attention to get it properly operational, I have half finished wagons that need doing and other bits of rolling stock I'd like to have a go at. But then again....

Both the Bachmann and IRM coaches are finished in green, and represent Mk2s. The RPSI coaches that were finished in blue and white are Cravens.

Some painting, lining and decals today for the Bredin Parcels/Luggage Van and the Corridor. The window frames are a pain in the arse to paint! I'm thinking of painting the other side of these in the later light green to have "more" coaches for little effort!

Hi, Depends on what you have for sale?

Are you seeking one or more of the Bachmann green RPSI coaches, or one or more of the Irish Railway Models blue and grey coaches?

https://www.airframed.co.uk/

I’m looking for acrylic display cases that would protect some of my models during an exhibition. Something with a solid base that could hold a short section of track so l could place various locos and wagons- any ideas where is best?

Can’t blame you David. Delightful little prototype and will be very suitable !

I actually bought a ready to run, 0 gauge engine this week - a rare occurrence for me. indeed, had to look up my journals to see when the last time was. Turns out that was in 2010 & even then it was a couple of Bachmann Brassworks models [08 shunter and Derby Lightweight DMU], which required painting and detailing, so certainly not rtr in the accepted sense. The same year, I also bought a couple of Shays, one a two truck 0n16.5, the other an HO three truck and these were fully finished. Otherwise, have to back to the 1980s and everything else has since been kit or scratch built - a total of 75 locos to date. So, you ask, what is it that prompted this extravagance? Well, it's about as small as it gets in 0 gauge: a Heljan Ruston 48 DS and very dinky it is too. Needs work, as far too clean for my liking, while also crew and [eventually] AJ couplings. The version I've bought fits in with the aim of there being a dairy on my new project and the Ruston fits the bill nicely as I already have three six wheel milk tanks, one [a Slaters kit] in full Express Dairy livery. A bit more work has been done on the layout, with the station master's house now well under way. The 'chassis' is mounting board, covered with Howard Scenics embossed brick paper. Back in the last century, I used to paint all the bricks individually, until sanity prevailed when I realised I could do it far quicker with water colour pencil crayons. Windows will be from York Models.

Hi all, Anyone have these for sale ? Thanks

Unfortunately, my membership expired last year and l didn't renew.

Thanks. My Irish H0 micro will be in a similar theme, more curved and 10cm longer and wider. I need to get that thread started.

Not bad at only €36! I think that the tax-free threshold for importing into Ireland is €45, so that coach might skate under.

Thanks JHB and glad you like the concept. The challenge working in Irish outline O gauge is of course absence of RTR or kits. The layout can encompass many "might have beens" to accomodate whatever stock comes to hand.

They would, although there is a little bit of brass shaping to be done. Jim’s loco instructions will give you an idea of what’s involved in making a kit - you can also check out his 6w coach instructions which have much in common with Roger’s kits.

Thanks Galteemore that's very helpful. I presume that the Alphagraphix 6 wheel coaches would be a bit simpler?

The last Lapland Express of the day at Downpatrick yesterday evening. I believe driver @Mike Beckett is still thawing out his legs.

I decided that one was too expensive to post here and risk the wrath of those in the Eurozone! The dark green ones seem scarcer secondhand than the light green, but more sought-after (despite being very much in the minority prototypically). Not one I'll be bidding on. There don't seem to be many Irish bargains around at this time of year. This might be of interest to some, the price isn't silly yet: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366033351203

Yesterday I went to the O gauge show in Wigan, which was worth a visit for the number of small traders, and an opportunity to browse the Squires stall at leisure without a crowd. I stocked up on quite a lot of scenic items and a few tools. There were also some very nice small layouts, and I was able to take inspiration from the way they were presented. I particularly liked this one, which (albeit in O gauge) is similar in size and composition to my Quartertown Mill: Today I have made some progress on the layout backscene and the mill building. The layout now has some painted birch tree trunks (still awaiting foliage). In front of these will be some homemade sea moss trees (which I'm also working on) and then in the foreground I'll use the Primo trees. So there will be a gradual progression in quality. The old mill now has a roof and a few other details. It's nearly there now, still a few details to add and some more weathering. And of course the canopy which will mostly hide the lower (whitewashed) part. This building is going to be partly hidden behind others, perhaps I've put too much effort into it? But I've enjoyed making it. Here it is placed in situ:

IRM lined green A Class no. A46 finishing in a few hours, current bid €360: https://www.ebay.es/itm/236499941188 Plus postage plus import fees… https://www.accurascale.ie/products/a46-a-class-locomotive

Big question of course Alan is - what’s next ? New loco for Kilmore ?