Gortalainn

Thanks Derek. I'm working with a roughly 8x12ft space total, so I'm limited in terms of length. I'll probably have to run shorter than prototypical rakes when it comes to the longer stock - time will tell! I'm out of the country for a while so I won't be able to look into proper measurements until I'm back

Hi folks, I’m recently after getting my interest in the hobby back after a few years. Currently in the early stages of planning a layout. I'm looking at a “what if” scenario along the south coast of Cork, so it’ll show a very heavy GSR influence and likely some aspects of the CBSCR. I previously had a plan for a layout called Gortalainn Junction (hence my username), but after learning a few new techniques and skills I’m hoping to expand on that plan. I’m thinking of a half hidden “roundy roundy” loop centred around a large station with a goods yard on an upper layer, moving down with what will (hopefully) be a subtle transition to a fishing village on a rural branchline and a hidden set of sidings on the lower layer. That should allow for some interesting passenger and freight movements. While I’ll mainly be basing it around a 50s-70s timeline, I won’t be sticking too tightly to any rules/prototypical running with it, so rivet counters can make road Don’t be surprised to see a modern IR liveried 201 next to a J15 at some point, I’m only looking to have a bit of fun with this plan, so if it interests me it fits in my view. I will welcome any tips/constructive criticism though, especially with signalling and track layout. Most aspects of the layout will be scratch built, as I am running on a very tight budget. I’ve attached a very rough MS Paint sketch of what I’m thinking to give an idea, it’s by no means to scale, just designed to point me in the right direction. It won't be winning any beauty contests but it does the job! I started out with AnyRail but hit the free version’s limit of 50 pieces… Place names are all fictional and are designed to poke fun at the anglicisation of them – Irish PME here!

A friend of mine (irishtrains on instagram, for photo credit) sent me this shot last night, taken the day of the incident. Could be just me but it seems it's got a decent bend in the middle?

Yeah, I knew the wagons were used for braking force, any idea why they replaced the second tank/container with the spoil though?

This was in Waterford on Wednesday, isn't that a section of a spoil wagon between the tank and the loco?

Hi, After a derailment a few parts off my 082 went missing. I got on to Murphy Models' customer service but they said the parts would cost €31 without postage, so I thought I might as well ask here to see if I could get them for a lower price... The parts I need are as follows: The red brake wheel on the main loco body The brake hose on the front A center brake cylinder off one of the bogies. Thanks, Kevin

That's perfect, thanks so much for the help!

Hi lads, I just have a quick question about the installments that you can pay with the bank transfer option; How often do they have to be paid? Like is it monthly or do ye have a different plan for it? Many thanks, Kevin

Yeah, the staff told us that the boiler pressure dropped too low because the fire died. They also couldn't get 85 into gear, which delayed us further. 087 then came to rescue us, as Railer said. I'd say the RPSI will get quite a hard time from IE though, I think there was about 4 or 5 services severely delayed because of us!

Thanks for the help, I'll probably save up for the SSM chassis because I was only looking for it to be a quick project over the summer! Sorry it took so long for me to reply - exams got in the way! Thanks again - Kevin

Hi guys, I was just wondering whether anyone knows of a suitable donor chassis that would fit the SSM "Merlin" kit, as it would be a bit outside my budget to purchase the gearbox, crankpins, motor and wheels from them along with the kit. Thanks!

Thanks!

Merlin also looked great in Limerick Junction as it waited for 085 to arrive with the rake of Cravens

Still no luck, this is the error message I'm getting: "There was a problem processing the uploaded file. -200"

I don't seem to be able to attach the photos, I get a notification saying that the upload failed every time I try to attach them to the message

Oh ok! Thanks for that, I'll correct it now.

I'm not sure if this is the right section to put this in, but 111 worked a recovery service today for 228 which failed while working the 20.50 Enterprise on Tuesday. I took a photo of it as it powered through Dundalk with 228 in tow, which is attached to this comment. I also have a few photos of (8)111, 228 and 074 in Connolly which I took earlier this evening, which I can post tomorrow if ye want to see them!

Does anyone know why the prices are so high?

Wow, she's looking good! Nice work!

Thanks Colin, you're welcome!

Thanks Noel!

The Emerald Isle Explorer stopped in Mallow today on it's way to Killarney (it departed Dublin Connolly this morning) so I went and took a few photos of it. Here's a few for those of you that are interested!

It is a strange one indeed Tony!

A friend of mine found a 201 on DoneDeal, what do ye think? Here's the link: https://www.donedeal.ie/hobbies-for-sale/irish-rail-201-class-locomotive-old-intercity/15655588