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    Next time Patrick
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    Thanks David. There were a number of fine layouts at the show. Also, there's a distinct family atmosphere at 1st Bangor's shows and it was great to see so many children exhibiting their work. Very good for the future of the hobby.
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    The Stone Yard had its first public outing on 24 & 25 May at First Bangor Model Railway Club's exhibition. The layout has acquired trestles to sit on and a lighting rig to show off under. It survived being packed into the back of the car and performed impeccably throughout the 2 days. Phew! Many thanks to 1st Bangor MRC for their hospitality and for the opportunity to be part of a great show. Alan
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    A masterpiece. Just wonderful!
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    As far away from the controller as possible
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    Such a pointless act. Can only begin to imagine how the layout builders are feeling.
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    So very sorry to hear this. I never had an opportunity to meet Ken and knew him only through this forum but I always looked forward to reading his contributions and never failed to be inspired by his skill and the quality of his work. I will miss that. My sincere condolences to Ken's family. Alan
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    Thanks for sharing these pics Patrick. I was too preoccupied to notice you taking them, largely because, true to form, the moment a visitor showed up, the whole layout stopped working! (Later traced to a broken wire in the DCC track feed due to some pretty shoddy soldering. The culprit has been identified and spoken to. He blames the solder)
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    The Clogherhead stationmaster/traffic controller on a rare visit to Donaghadee station. Seen here propping up (being propped up by?) a fine Mourne granite pillar, one of three surviving which once supported the gates of the accommodation crossing at the old station throat.
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    A grand day out. Thanks Patrick
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    Unexpected arrival at Clogherhead earlier today. Patrick will explain imminently
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    The ex CSE (Carlow) Ruston at RPSI Whitehead, August 2020
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    Enjoy your Hornby 88DS. It looks like a nice model. I pre-ordered one from Hattons around the beginning of 2021. Hattons then cancelled the order, saying they were unable to fulfil it. I then pre-ordered one from Hornby directly in June 2021. I cancelled that order at the beginning of this year but in the meantime I'd build the Judith Edge kit so decided I didn't really need two. Forgot to mention above, it's built to OO gauge but looking at it, there's probably enough room to move the wheels out for the Irish gauge.
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    There's a 4mm etched kit for the Ruston 88DS in the Judith Edge Kits catalogue. It comes complete with wheels and a High Level 4wd gearbox. I built this one a couple of years ago.
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    There are those times when macramé, or jigsaw puzzles seem like a better choice of hobby but when things go well, railway modelling is unbeatable!
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    I had no intention of doing this today but I watched Patrick's video yesterday and well... here I was on the 0955 ex-Bangor. Bit of a party atmosphere at Great Victoria Street with tourists, film crews and the Translink choir singing "Ticket to Ride"!
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    Great stuff Patrick. One for the archives. Thank you!
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    Endorse all the sound advice above. It makes sense to start with something reasonably simple, if only as a confidence booster. However, you seem to be comfortable with your soldering skills so you’re well on your way already. If you do decide to launch into a loco kit as a first project, I’d advise avoiding anything with outside cylinders or complicated motion. I do. Regularly. As others have suggested, The E Class from SSM looks like a good choice. Best of luck with whatever you take on. There’ll be plenty of advice on this forum if you get stuck. Alan
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    Lovely modelling David
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    All this, and synchronised swimming as well! Wow!
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    Am I herring you right? You bought 48? People will be flocking to see this.
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    Wonderful models both and that weathering is totally convincing!
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    So now we can watch locos go to the dark side (I'm already wearing my coat)
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    That’ll be it
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    An interloper was spotted shunting at Loughan Quay today. Provenance unknown. I think there's a contractor somewhere missing an engine. HL .mov
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