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Hi John, many thanks. I probably did it somewhat arseways, first using a rolling pin to get the 'main' curve in the roof. Then, for the curve down to meet the sides, I used a jig not dissimilar to what you recommend for forming tumblehomes, but with a smaller radius curve. Marked the start of the curve on the roof against the coach ends and then bent it. Some fettling was required, but I'm happy enough with it. Looking back, it may have made more sense to do the ends curves first? Thin brass strip (gutters?) helps mask some of the imperfections. Still unsure as to what to number the G2! I wonder if anyone knows which ones were stationed at Mullingar? There were several of them at Mullingar when Clements made his visit in 56, but I'm unsure as to which ones were stationed vs which were visitors.

Hi Harry Nice to see progress building your 1950s passenger train & 650 Class. how did you form the Laminate roof it looks the part?

Ultrascale wheels are probably the best option if you are able to accept the long lead time (my last order fulfilled within 6mths), supplied to order complete with axle set for 21mm gauge, a decent crankpin system and no risk of tyres coming adrift from the wheel centre unlike AGW driving wheels, Sharman wheels next best alternative if you can source a set (possibly Brassmasters). Most of my older 25+year old 21mm gauge steam outline locos fitted with Sharman wheels, Gibson on more recent locos, I ran into a problem with driving wheels coming adrift from the centres during assembly and AGW steel crankpins ringing off. I now remove the tyres from the centre, de-grease,then re-assemble securing with Loctite, I use 14BA c/s bolt as crankpin, AGW crankpin bush and secure with brass 14BA nut, worked without a problem for 25 years! Most of my 21mm gauge diesels run on Ultrascale wheel sets with b-b set at 19.3. 19.3 B-B works with AGW OO/EM profile wheels, but 19.5 b-b with Sharman type B wheels which have a narrower tyre width than AGW or Ulrascale OO/EM profile wheels. I seem to have managed without a wheel quartering jig before buying a GW quartering jig about 20 or so years ago https://www.gw-models.com/product/wheel-press-quartering-jig/ been worthwhile having assembled several locos with press-fit wheels and hopefullyseveral more.

Hillside being tackled. The RTM Green keeper is the business.

Never say no. Just need a drawing and a photo that matches. Marc

Midland passenger trains were very often headed or tailed with horseboxes, meatvans and cattle wagons. A good excuse to buy JMs horsebox and meat vans! Made a start with the horsebox, with its quirky 'lean to' dog box! Folded up, ends soldered on, roof added to the lean to. W irons bended down. Size comparison with a H van!

By the time you’ve finished the Bredin, you won’t even notice the burns any more Great progress JB!

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I have just published the latest photobook in the Irish Railways Line by Line series covering Northern Ireland Railways. The details are attached. This is a larger book than previously with 64 pages and 145 photos. It is priced at £14.50. Although it has photos taken between 1968 and 2011, it concentrates mainly on the period 1975 to 2000 when the network was undergoing great change during difficult times. Details are attached. If you are interested it is available direct from Markle Associates (contact marklejim@aol.com). In Ireland it will be available shortly from the RPSI Bookshop via their website (https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/shop). Thank you. Jim Edgar.

Vehicles like this are definitely of mid-1880s to 1910-15-ish origins.

I mentioned this in another thread earlier but this is the proper place to do it. The access to the Resources Section has been tweaked and it is now only visible to Logged In members. Checked ok I think also posts do not now need moderator approval before becoming visible to all logged in members. I will test and check. Checked ok Between us, the Resouces Section can become a really useful place for all of us with an interest in modelling Irish Railways. Rob

Westcork, That's great! Could you put these in the Resouces section please? Makes it easier to find in the future.

Seen that, but I need a double shaft one to carry a flywheel at one end.

Just added some WLR Building drawings from the late Richard Chown into the Resources section. I believe that the Mods have tweaked the settings on the Resouces section so that only Logged in Members can see it. A bye product of that seems to be that postsno longer need Approval before you can see them. Win-win all round in my book. Once again, apologies for the crappy phone snaps. Will redo them properly one day. Enjoy Rob

Final bit of rock face done, bit of a lawn and a veg patch going it and some flowers.

Wow! I've found the High Level Coreless motor range to be high quality and a pretty good replacement for the late lamented Mashimas. There's one with a 30mm barrel and they all come in around £30.

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.

...not a Mashima? I had a dead Mashima can (one of the more obscure long barrelled 1330 ones) recently and have been looking for a suitable coreless to replace it. The closest equivalent I can find is nearly 100 Euros!

Is this not old enough? late 1800s I thought? 64 of them out there according to my files, but I will have missed a few. Only one in stock at the moment, but I may do another short run.

No, it's a High Level iron core. It's painted matt black to help disguise its presence under the saddle tank.

Looks like a High Level coreless.

Is it a coreless motor? I can't use these with my Gaugemaster feedback controller, so have to stick with open frame ones. 're the G2, on my 7mm scale one (Alphagraphix) the coupled wheels are solid, but the front carrying wheels have a springing arrangement, using NS wire. Pick ups on the tender wheels help running, though it needed plenty of weight in the boiler to manage even three six wheel coaches.