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Leslie will correct me if I'm wrong but they look like Railtec transfers. I've checked the Railtec site and they offer a range of GNR(I) options but nothing in 7mm unfortunately David. Might be worth an email though because they do have other 7mm stuff in their catalogue.

Wonderful! I love the B&W image. Full of atmosphere and detail but beautifully understated and the oul fella with his hands in his pockets just brings it to life. Less is definitely more here!

Had a very enjoyable day trip to Clogherhead today. I must say the original station building has weathered well. The dimly lit interior is like being in a time warp. The tearooms were closed (looked like they had been for a while) but we had the foresight to bring a packed lunch and so we just sat in the deckchairs down on the beach, eating our sandwiches and digging our toes into the Clogherhead sand. We'd have hired a dingy for a spell round the bay but there was no sign of Rowan Boats and being the good citizens we are, we wouldn't have taken one without paying. Some interesting motive power came past while we dozed in the weak sunshine. These beasts make a mighty racket when they get together. We were so engrossed in loco spotting, we missed the last train out but there's always a bus. Thanks Patrick. It was a blast. Brilliant layout. A credit to you. Alan

Has anyone said ‘a towering achievement’ yet? OK I will.

I like this!

Quality work!

Looks like his dream went up in smoke. It strikes a sad note for sure.

Judging by the prototype photograph of 254, the Austin is relying on its handbrake to stay aboard!

This is a really worthwhile project Paul. I wish you well with it. Don't suppose you have and Belfast and County Down locos in your collection?

This isn’t model making, it’s miniature architecture! Wonderful work Kevin. Really impressive.

Something out of a Transformers movie?

Brilliant stuff Ken. I’ve been drooling over these photos. The 3D prints are wonderfully crisp.

Definitely wow! I remember being bowled over the first time I saw pictures of Pempoul. The landscaping was just so good. Best modelling I’d ever seen. I’m sorry I never got to see it for real. They’ve retired it now I think?

Lovely stuff David. The rolling stock is looking suitably care-worn. Very convincing. The movement sequence sounds good and would be interesting to do and to watch. That the layout can support movements like these is a fair indication of the thought put in at the layout planning stage.

You may have noticed my model of No 18 started out as a full English

That's an impressive and very solid start. Puts my woodworking efforts to shame Very best wishes for the project. This one's going to be mighty I think!

Had them for breakfast, you might say

Yes, me too It's a shame one of this pair didn't make it to Witham Street.

Another Jinty. This one required a good deal less work as it's a bog standard Bachmann Fowler 3F which started out in BR livery and is now masquerading as NCC Y Class no 18. Railtec supplied the livery and Humbrol the grime. I have a photo of the prototype looking even grubbier than this. Before... .. and after. Don't suppose they ever appeared together like this. I assume they both got the livery change at the same time.

Imagination and ingenuity - the best tools any modeller can have!

What a bright idea. Brilliant! Seriously though, Patrick it looks terrific. Very atmospheric.

Any more news on the Sherman, Patrick? We seem to have lost track of it. Has it tanked?

Well spotted! You may have noticed I moved the sweetie shop. No point tempting impressionable engine drivers to spend all their pocket money on clove rock or chocolate toffee rolls.

I wouldn’t be surprised

UTA 0-6-0T no19, ex NCC Y Class, getting a bit of exercise. Let's just pretend that Loughan Quay is an obscure corner of York Road yard. Jinty at Loughan Quay.MOV