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    Derry NIR Plans

    in What's happening on the network?

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    I must admit to having a little fun as working full time as a controller for a UK TOC  that if  a railway station staff member says calling from "xx train station "  I say "where - never heard of it and say you mean xx railway station! "  They do learn quite quickly and if anybody from the office comes to the control and trots out "train station" the howls of abuse  are loud and clear ! 

    I do fully acknowledge that the language is dynamic and changes no doubt we say things that are cringeworthy to our forebares...  You only need to read of new words put into dictionaries every year to see it change .

    Robert   

      

    Derry NIR Plans

    in What's happening on the network?

    Posted

    It might just me but it is sad to see continual reference to "train station" -  I was taught it was a railway station.  the BBC struggles in report to be  right but the political sound bite and worse the station signage is in modern fools speak.

    Or am I just an old git .... !!

    Robert   

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    Fitting hand rails to a loco body

    in Tips & Tricks

    Posted

    On 12/14/2017 at 11:12 AM, Weshty said:

    just to add, the pin vice in Mayner's video is the best one to get as it has four separate chuck sizes to  cater for 0.4mm right up to 1.5mm drills.

    Secondly, it has a swivel head that allows you to apply subtle and consistent pressure using the palm of your hand.

     

    I state this as I bought a more basic one to avoid having to swap and change when doing multiple drillings and it is an utter dog by comparison.

    I have same basic one and put a large head drawing pin in the end and this allows a little pressure to be applied .

    Robert

    42ft Container flat - 3D FUD

    in Irish Models

    Posted

    Hi 

    Just to say 3 arrived in a vast box from Shapeways - loads of bubble wrap to play with later!   Lovely prints and brake wheels also obtained very fine.

    Hopefully some time later this week to drill for bogies, hooks and brake pipes.  Should finish just in time for the RTR version and the A class to haul- just saying !! 

    Robert     

    Barrier wagons

    in Questions & Answers

    Posted

    Hi Thanks also for the nuget on scrotes - I had wondered if was some sort of over run guard but seemed flimsy for that.  On the larger Island I see containers placed door to door to do the same .  and a useful photo as well.

    thanks  

    21mm gauge track; the pros and cons?

    in Irish Model Layouts

    Posted

    Hi ,

    A bit late to the party but in other scales gluing chairs to timber sleepers works well and with C&L offering lengths of laser cut ply timber in longer than BR sleeper lengths like 9 foot would that help in creating  21mm gauge track with the right look - point kits available and long uncut lengths. 

     

    Robert   

    42ft Container flat - 3D FUD

    in Irish Models

    Posted

    Hi Well put in for 3 with buffers and bogie centres, not too expensive around £15 with brake wheels and transport from The Netherlands.  I have some Y33 / Y25 mislabled bogies to hand - they seem in short supply again so will try hunt down a few more pairs.   So now have around 20 Irish freight vehicles on the books, I guess Tara mines and fertiliser pallet wagons will make up the last.

     

    I feel a sort of Killkenny through terminus layout with  NIR connection/ specials and a wagon repair facility or diverted trains to cope with rule one stock from across Ireland.     

    Patricks Layout

    in Irish Model Layouts

    Posted

    www.yorkmodelrail.com/00-scale/detailing-steps-bridges-signs/00-scalefootbridge-kit

    Patrick, Just a thought on foot bridge the above link for York modelrail is for a generic Scottish  footbridge much in keeping with the one in the photo. I have one in N gauge on office layout at work and was an easy build  might be worth a look at. It comes as a long bridge section between the tower units and can be shortened as needed. The excess would make  good  engineers load.

    Robert 

     

    NIR gen vans

    in Questions & Answers

    Posted

    Great pic - any date ?  Exhaust  pipe suggests  twin silencers  plus hint of somethiing bare metal alongside - its hot mate perchance?.

    Note also FC stripe stops above van door! At least the guard knows what is thought of him/her ! 

    B5 heavy weight bogie shows well.

    Thanks 

    Robert  

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    Kingsbridge - workbench

    in Workbench

    Posted

    Good luck ! A large amount of work but I am sure end will be first class. Like you I have A to work on which will give the  office lads time to procure the RTR one !!!   Certainly the luxury chassis plan will give lots of power !  

    I think  Kirley has contact for lovely whitemetal side frames for the A class  which will really help.

    robert 

    Authentic transfers

    in Irish Models

    Posted

    Steve at Railtec had produced a great range and being filmless do not leave a shape for varnish to highlight ! In 2mm lovely items and some 3D print transfers which are well liked. He is too busy by his own word so specials are 8 - 10 weeks generally.

    Prices are competitive as well compared to other large Island producers ! 

    Robert  

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