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GNRi1959 last won the day on November 28 2019

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    Omagh, Tyrone

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    Retired college carpentry instructor, worked on building sites for 11years before going into teaching. Grandfather worked with GNRi for 43years retiring as a sub-permanent way inspector in Omagh, where he was born. Have modelled Omagh Station, which is on permanent display at Omagh Station Centre, built Omagh Goids Yard which is part of Headhunters permanent model exhibition in Enniskillen and also modelled Fintona Horse Tram in 0 gauge, which was purchased by the Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra.

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    Rolleiflex cameras, playing clarinet for St.Eugenes Brass and Reed Band

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  1. GNRi1959
    I actually have that pic of No.74 and didn't realise it, taken under the footbridge!
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    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?
  3. GNRi1959
    Unfortunately, my membership expired last year and l didn't renew.
  4. GNRi1959
    Thank you, have other locations. Omagh preferable
  5. GNRi1959
    Ta
  6. GNRi1959
    Thank you Galteemore. Two beautiful shots !
  7. GNRi1959
    Hi guy, would anyone have a picture of GNR(I) PP Class No. 74 'Rostrevor' either photographed in Omagh or Enniskillen. It commanded the Omagh-Enniskillen run for nine years with Omagh crew Barney McGirr and fireman Peter Judge. I am always interested in unseen pictures of Omagh, as you would guess. Thank you
  8. GNRi1959
    Hopefully, not the five year old who wrote this poorly constructed sentence!
  9. GNRi1959
    Thank you for this. Yes, Mella was from Abbey Street, Omagh. Her surviving niece and family allowed me to photograph her medal and scan other personal railway momentos last year. She has been remembered in my book and recent talks on the tragedy.
  10. GNRi1959
    The significance of No. 170 'Errigal' was the fact that on the last day of regular operations at Omagh several steam locos were put into service for the day. 170 pulled the last train of the day.
  11. GNRi1959
    Jim, there were no designers involved!
  12. GNRi1959
    As someone who has championed Irish railways most of my life I too was absolutely disgusted at the railway silhouette used at Omagh. I have to pass this everyday and it is embarrassing to say the least. Two individuals tried to keep this project to themselves and this is what happened. I'm doing my best to gently persuade council to think again!
  13. GNRi1959
    Thank you so much for this 40 mile Post. It was very kind of you to take the time to do it. I was indeed able to open them, thanks.
  14. GNRi1959
    Would anyone have a copy of the timetable covering Derry to Belfast train movement for the period Nov 1950. I would appreciate it if you could urgently, photograph the pages covering this route please. Thank you so much if you can help. Tony
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