Galteemore

Yep, separate handrails are a game changer. Looks great - well done!

My first SL wagon in many years. Scratch build from 1920s Manorhamilton drawings. Tiny compared to an H van ! Bit more weathering due when the enamels on the metalwork set. This one hasn’t too many miles left in it I think, and will soon be destined for the wagon scrapyard at Manorhamilton.

That’s terrific work. Really looks good

Here on the Sligo Leitrim, speed is everything

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Fabulous stuff. The times I spent staring at that panelling on the carriage bulkhead in between frantically scrabbling down homework due that day….,

Do you see a plan crystallising, Patrick ?

Ballisodare would offer a fair amount of through traffic going interesting places, but with a simple track plan - the actual junctions were at Carrignagat. MGWR, WLWR and SLNC traffic all passed through. Would be a fairly kaleidoscopic display of liveries if modelled pre 1925.

One of my biggest missed opportunities only came to light thirty years after the event. I lived in Edinburgh from 89-93 and had no idea till decades later that I’d missed out on seeing Richard Chown’s Castle Rackrent system, then in its heyday. It didn’t require 40 operators but a fair few even so : it was a proper end to end Irish 5’3 system, operated with signals and bell codes. I’d love such a thing - imagine the Irish North and Sligo Leitrim stuff you could do……but reality bites us all. In the end, a smaller layout is quicker to build, easier to operate, and less to maintain. Doesn’t stop us dreaming and can’t wait to see what you do next @Patrick Davey

I’ve noticed trains removed in the past. Seems to happen once all tickets are sold.

That’s a pity Patrick. If it’s any consolation, the photos are most useful - thank you !

Bet your platform is still longer than this! Prototype for everything.

It’s 68 years ago today that the Irish North and Sligo Leitrim closed. A few pics in silent tribute

Fab stuff Darius. Your models deserve a bespoke canvas like that !

The 1953 photo is a nice touch! Thanks for posting this