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Ernies Massive Irish 1930's to 2005 Photo Archive
Galteemore replied to Glenderg's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
Here’s the answer from an expert (not me!).... The spoil trains began with 1 engine+10wagons+van on 14.11.66 20 wagon sets began running at the start of February 1967 Vans were dispensed with from 17 April 1967 -
Do I have to glue the cork underlay to plywood baseboard
Galteemore replied to Bill Paddy Andy's question in Questions & Answers
Using copydex or latex glue is another alternative which allows a little more flex than straight PVA. It also allows you to peel everything off the board later rather than chipping at solidly dried PVA -
Yes, if anything there seems to be a growing and informed affection round Dromahair for the line. We took our boys down last year and showed them where my mother’s railway journeys began. The hand drawn sign is perfectly in keeping with the SLNC vibe....
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Intriguing. A short stretch of the SLNC has already been trialled. https://crankandcog.net/2016/11/04/slncr-cycle-way-demonstration-opening-day/
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So sorry to hear that. Your modelling has been inspirational. My dad recognised Pettigo straight away ! Hope you can keep engaging with us all for some time to come - prayers and best wishes for now. David
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I think so. Lovely as it would be, I suspect that bringing such a beast back to life would be a wasted effort given the paucity of 3’ trackage in Ireland it could actually use - you’d need an Irish equivalent of the Festiniog/Welsh Highland to justify it.
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Sorry to hear that Leslie - hope you’re on the mend soon. The Dapol signals are a nice job.
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Think it’s the second coach in question. Dates back to NIR’s intercity/suburban split. The suburban livery was pretty awful compared to the glory days of maroon and blue. Lovely models BTW!!
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Studio Scale Models do.http://www.studio-scale-models.com/Signals.shtml
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Freelance Mixed Gauge - Handbuilt Trackwork
Galteemore replied to RichL's topic in Irish Model Layouts
Lovely. Making the ‘right’ gauge is extra work but that really shouts ‘5’3”’. -
Oh dear. Sorry everyone ! Here’s a still anyway ....she’s doing about 70mph here !
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Thanks Eoin- not sure what’s happened there as I can see it when I click, have changed the clip above just in case it had a glitch
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Enniskillen turns a wheel. Bogie is more or less done too. Have just put it all together after making this vid, and jury rigged wires direct to the motor to run her down the harbour branch. Didn’t have enough hands to film that! IMG_3667.MP4
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A lad at my son’s club had the Rivarossi one - spoiled for choice here !
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Freelance Mixed Gauge - Handbuilt Trackwork
Galteemore replied to RichL's topic in Irish Model Layouts
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As an Irishman also exiled on the big Island, I can assure you that many of the classics are still available - even in Saxon supermarkets. I even picked up some Chef sauce for nostalgia’s sake. Sadly Oatfield sweets are no more.
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Shouldn’t it really only be Kimberley, Mikado and Coconut Creams available ?
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Ernies Massive Irish 1930's to 2005 Photo Archive
Galteemore replied to Glenderg's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
That last pic is especially nice Ernie - lovely, well-lit view of a Jeep - especially the chassis which often gets ‘lost’ in photos taken from other angles. Good one for @KMCE! -
I haven’t managed a close look either! Walsworth Models do a very reasonable 7mm kit - etched nickel silver and motor, wheels etc included - for just under £110. For an extra £35 or so he’ll even build it! Might be a good way to start in 36.75mm. Easier than doing a single wheeler -only a fool would start that way! https://www.walsworthmodelservices.co.uk/product-page/sentinel-y1-3 I think the NCC Sentinel had double windows but a bit of work with a piercing saw could sort that. And if it all goes badly wrong, just build yourself an SLNC railbus trailer with the chassis!
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Excellent point Mr H. I have built some of Jim’s stuff and it’s very good. The recent Dapol Sentinel might also offer some scope. I know the GSR had one but also the NCC I think... Without wishing to hijack the thread, it got me thinking about one of the other English locos that had a 5’3” conversion. Could be an option to build a Mercian kit of the 4’6” wheeled Webb LNWR 2-4-2Ts to 36.75 and painted as one of those sold to the DWWR..images from Mercian and Mike Morant’s smugmug site. As one lasted in GSR service till 36 it’s tempting.
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Yes ... as easy to buy one of these and do it 5’3” from the start ! http://www.jimmcgeown.com/Loco Kit Pages/LMS Jinty.html
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Here’s the NCC one as envisaged by Darstaed that Nelson’s noted:
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I can guess the amount of work you have summarised here, Ken ! More inspiration - and personally - very helpful information for me right now ....
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Yes indeed. Heard but not seen!
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Very nice indeed !
