See the website for more information. https://www.modelrailbaseboards.com/category/all-products

The new museum is not far off finished in the old casino building in Malahide.

The new layout is 11mtr long x 4mtr wide and will be OO gauge. The reasons for OO was space as O gauge in that size would look like a train set and budget. Replacing O gauge Irish rolling stock was also an issue. The cost in replacing a loco being in excess of 2 grand they quickly realised OO was the way to go.

The Cyril Fry original collection is currently off for conservation and will be on display in the museum. The museum itself is lovely,  above the layout will be a suspended O gauge track where models from the layot in Malahide will run through the day.

The new layout is under way, I have attached a few pics. The baseboards are birch ply open frame the upper structure is MDF. The open frame allows for realistic landscape. 

The layout will be divided into 4 scenic areas, Dublin at one end with Butt bridge and the liffey, Malahide on one long side, then part of Bray head at the other end with Mallow station on the other side. The pics show the Mallow side with the curve for Bray head at the end. I'll keep the thread updated as the build progresses.

I have now developed a range of birch ply baseboards. They are incredibly strong and won't twist warp or sag. Ideal for exhibition use. The frame is 12mm and the cross braces are 9mm with a 6mm top.

They are much more expensive than the standard MDF boards due to the cost of the birch ply and the additional time that goes into making them. 

I found that they are slightly heavier than the MDF boards, as birch ply is quite heavy!   

It's a part time role to start with and will hopefully lead to full time.

I'm looking for someone to take a bare baseboard and bring it to a completed layout to a high standard. Some experience is required but most of all a desire to learn and have a good attention to detail is essential.

So if you think you have what it takes give me a call. I'm based in Edenderry Co. Offaly.

Call text or email.

0876555052

david@modelrailbaseboards.com 

I have been looking into setting up a series of workshops for you to learn more about the hobby.

This will be a one day session in my workshop teaching about how to do scenery, wiring, track laying etc..

I'm wondering if there is enough interest out there for this.

If your interested in attending please let me know in the comments or by email.

david@modelrailbaseboards.com

It's 4 meter long x 3 meter wide.

One side is a large TMD with a small scrap yard and a small container terminal with a Heljan container crane.

Joining the two sides is a feature curved viaduct and on the other side is a large container port with a dock side with container ship and two Heljan container cranes. It will feature an Oxford diecast truck converted to Faller by Eoin and will collect containers from the ship.

I'll post the progress as I go.

Here's some pics of where I have got to.

There was over €600 worth of damage done to a layout. So I had to find somewhere more suitable.

I have moved to a more modern unit in Edenderry, Co. Offaly as I moved to Carbury its only 10 mins from the house.

You can follow the progress on my Facebook page where there are more pics and I'll give a progress report https://www.facebook.com/modelrailbaseboards/

I have moved the workshop to an industrial unit in Valleymount in Wicklow. The business continues to grow and with over 1500 sq ft I will have room for a showroom and I plan to have a number of layouts on display for customers to try.

I have started a new YouTube channel to showcase my products including the point control system. I would love some feedback on what I could do better.

There are only two videos up there but more will be added soon.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZu99wOvQiUo9Cd127zYqyA

http://www.facebook.com/modelrailbaseboards

6' x 4' baseboard in two sections including legs valued at €220

Closing date 31st December 2012 winner will be announced in January.

Please note this does not include delivery.