Railway Lyons

After getting soaked through coaching U10's girls rugby this morning, I figured staying home and dry, with World Cup on, was a good opportunity to get some more work done on projects. 072 & 079 back for additional cab numbers And finally seeing light of day, one of my kits that has been in the box for years, a MIR bogie fertiliser.

Fluff is from mate's Christmas scene I believe. Arrived that way, and going back that way. On the ballast, I'm going to go more with the "finished working", and going for refill, so there won't be much inside it to be fair.

Another little bit done today. Renumber 2x 071 for mate, 071/078 to 072/079. And an overdue one for myself, 216. Celtic knot to be added, when i find it again.

6x NIR Ballast Wagons completed, minus ballast loads, but that will come when I buy some for layout in few months. Transfers have arrived, along with paint and some other building materials, so I can get some more progress done on the other projects.

Another weekend, again more rain, means one thing.......more modelling F1 and rugby on in the background. Bit of motive power this time. My Jeep ready for transfers and details pack to be put on. And another in the works, No.171 "Slieve Gullion". Still a bit to go on this one, but getting there. Rolling stock from last week will be completed when couplings and transfers arrive.

I think they make very good representations of them. Believe several were brought over from BR, just not sure if the very same wagon, or modified, once in use on NIR network.

There is something to be said for a bit of bad weather. Rain way to much to be wandering. Gave me a few hours over last 3 days to get more works done. NIR Ballast beginning transfers and weathering, then seal and reassemble. Pallet Cement transfers done and sealed. Coupling to be fitted. IR fuel wagon kits coming along nicely. More transfers and then weathering, and to be sealed. Couple of locos and coaches looking on longingly from the shelf waiting their turn.

Hi All, Came across these on visit to Smyths Toystore with the kids. €39.99 each. Dimensions: 63L x 7W x 43H cm Integrated 3x AA powered LEDs Wall mountable

And aptly named Session IPA. Have had a few sessions on these. Nice IPA, especially in this warm weather by the BBQ, while planning out the garden railway

2018 was the last post A lot has happened since then. Another house move a year ago now, to County Wexford, from Dublin. Hopefully now I can get back on more regularly(with assistant Wall-E). Today got a few hours to get a bit done. Pallet Cement (chassis from older kits), and NIR Ballast repaint from Hornby EWS SeaCow. Going for fairly used weathering on both accounts. Transfer, Weathering and minor touch ups left to complete the rakes.

It's the Model Railway Society of Ireland club running layout.

Cancelled. Can't find why online. Thought I was going mad for a minute with the weirdest intro to model railway world....

Starting my 3 year old off with this, so my influence is rubbing off on him. Just not getting his paws on the real deal yet. Happy Christmas all!

Garden about 25ftx40ft, so plenty of room to get gentle sweeps in. Will make them as big as I can, but think 6ft as an estimate is good. Cheers gents. Will document when begins, and each step of the way.

Hi All, Going to be doing up the garden with raised flowerbeds, and a sizable shed, so while in planning mode, figured might be a good idea to get the radius required for O Gauge curves, and order materials accordingly. I aim to run a single line for now (double only with permission, working on that with management). Want to run everything from 08 shunter to LNER A4, wagons to coaches. Looked online and found few different opinions on what can get away with, but looking for advice from those with experience. Cheers all.

Loving it Warb, Following with great interest, and giving plenty of ideas for my own future layout.

Recent addition finally to Ballyglunin....that station house arrived. Train now has a reason to stop.

Hi George, Interested in 1 or both of the kits, if still available. Cheers, Seán.

Des has always been a gent to purchase from. Might take day or 2 to get back, but always prompt enough and accommodating to any order I have placed. Always gave me updates on orders and when posted. Cannot fault him.

Some updates from the club last night, somehow it has been almost a year. Lots of tree planting still to come. Signals to be positioned. Fine tuning of track. Back scenes and lighting to be added. And plenty of rolling stock. Oh, the camera crew, and Mr.Wayne and Ms. O'Hara. Overview of the whole layout from end: Overview of the whole layout front: Station Building, not yet fixed in place.

Bit more work done yesterday on the SSM wagons. I am awaiting some bogies for the Barrier wagon, but the Ammonia is moving. Also, added to the scene is a part built SSM 42' flat, of which I have 3 or 4 to build.

Well guys, I'm back!!!! Sort of anyways. House move has been completed, but the decorating list is ever growing. Railway room and work space (20'x14') will have to wait until later this year or next year, so for the time being, I will be endeavoring to complete some projects and build up my rolling stock. In this vein, I got some time to sit last week and begin the build of some wagons. Firstly, SSM Ammonia, followed by a resin barrier wagon acquired from Georgeconna. Bogies, detailing and paint to be added, but its getting there. I'm hoping in the summer months, this workbench will spring into life again, getting through a few of the half done projects and with many more updates, so stay tuned!!

Hi George, I would be interested if still available Regards, Seán

Definitely on my list. Have been thin king of doing a set myself, this will save time and add to the collection faster. Appreciations to all involved from me , not so much from my other half....., more trains!

Hi All, A little update on a few projects in the melting pot at the moment: 1. Enterprise Generating Van 2. Desiro 350 conversion **Taras and No.4 have not been forgotten about. Transfers to be ordered and painting to be completed** 1. BR Mk3 with brass sides for Irish Rail conversion and painted to new Enterprise colours. 2. Desiro 350 Conversion to 8601 DART Original Model Doors removed to recess them as per on 8600 DART Doors reinserted and gap above filled to align door windows more central of the body New cab created to replace original - Still a lot of work on this part to be completed