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  1. Galteemore
    There’s a fantastic Swedish comedy called ‘A Man Called Ove’ about a retired railway engineer. Part of the plot line involves his devotion to Saabs - as against his Volvo-owning neighbour….
  2. Galteemore
    Indeed. They’ve all gone. Thank goodness - saves me resisting temptation
  3. Galteemore
    You could, although a kit for that particular one already exists in 7mm from alphagraphix
  4. Galteemore
    That’s my first thought…..pic courtesy Mike Morant. Would obs need to check dimensions
  5. Galteemore
    When we lived near Luton, was always impressed by how the Great Northern pub actually had a proper GNR loco on the sign. Not difficult to do but so rare these days.
  6. Galteemore
    Fabulous. That 800 really is the business.
  7. Galteemore
    If she does, only one piece of music will do ….
  8. Galteemore
    Now that’s pretty good to put it mildly. Good tip re the round rod for allowing a bit of meat for filing.
  9. Galteemore
    So disappointing for you. As ECM says, always worth keeping something up and running if you can - even a micro layout to keep the mojo going….
  10. Galteemore
    Looks fabulous Alan - and very good study in how to do such things. Belpaire fireboxes are great at swallowing motors.
  11. Galteemore
    Track looks so right. Excellent
  12. Galteemore
    Looks good to me!
  13. Galteemore
    Not much time for modelling of late but the decision I took a year ago to build this has been vindicated. I can just switch it on and do some gentle shunting- and play around with the camera. Tonight I took Enniskillen out of her box and gave her some volts. And took a little snap.
  14. Galteemore
    Shades of Marshal Foch…..’My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack’. Look forward to seeing more- looking good so far!
  15. Galteemore
    It’s certainly remarkable that these most Irish of locos (the nameplates and livery for instance) appeared just after the 1937 constitution, which marked a significant step in Ireland’s identity as an independent state.
  16. Galteemore
    The 400/500s are somewhat of a Cinderella it seems, often overshadowed by the 800s but incredibly capable locos when on form. Drew Donaldson certainly rated them.
  17. Galteemore
    Thanks. Any locos south of Carrignagat Junction all look the same to me
  18. Galteemore
    Yes it’s a very clean loco. What’s also worth noticing is the state of the safety valves and whistle, clean as she is. Yet how often do we see shiny brass ones on models….images like this are gold dust in showing how locos weather. Notice too how the chassis is varying shades of oily/dusty black - except for the subtle brown/red brake blocks.
  19. Galteemore
    Beautiful image of 42 in sparkling condition. Looks black rather than grey! Looks like a 400 in green to the left…..
  20. Galteemore
    It’s a tricky one. Even filing the bearings to allow vertical but not horizontal movement might be enough.
  21. Galteemore
    With too many moving parts allmoving in different directions, it just kept derailing. so you’re basically saying it was ‘all shook up’. Sorry
  22. Galteemore
    Great stuff Alan and timely for me as I’m engaged in something similar. Version 1 already built and scrapped….what put me off trying the Sharman free bogie system was the complication of brake gear and rodding. What you have sorted looks most serviceable.
  23. Galteemore
    Sounds great Richard - but how many onions do you normally get ?;)
  24. Galteemore
    Cheers W1. Looks like ash but it’s actually DAS clay. Google Chris Nevard and ash ballast to get technique.
  25. Galteemore
    I had a similar length issue to solve once and it’s a pain! Beautiful work. Splashers are horrible things but yours are looking good.
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