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  1. Galteemore
    Time in research is never wasted (I have many reference books!) but sometimes one also has to jump in and start as you say. As the Germans also say Aus Schaden wird man klug- we learn from our mistakes. Like making sure one has gapped all the copper clad sleepers before testing the wiring.....
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    Good move. Those 2mm books get rave reviews. Here’s another...https://www.ebay.co.uk/c/1523212446 it’s about £96 on Amazon these days so worth picking up when you see one
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    My experience is limited to 1 small layout but hopefully you’ll get more answers! I’m modelling a tertiary line with short rail lengths so can easily build straight panels on the bench. For curves, I build one rail on the bench then set the pieces on the layout and solder in rail no 2 when happy with the curve.
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    Go for it. It’s great !
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    I think Marcway in Sheffield may make bespoke turnouts .http://www.marcway.net/list2.php?col=head&name=Marcway+00%2FH0+Pointwork You can make your own flexi track quite simply with a basic jig.
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    I can’t speak for turnout building as I haven’t tried that yet, but building plain 5’3” track is rather rewarding and when the jig is set up you can build it fairly rapidly (7 mm scale copper clad PCB soldered track in my case)
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    Very nice. Looking good so far
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    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
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    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
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    Greenway mania!

    Galteemore replied to Edo's topic in News

    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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    Greenway mania!

    Galteemore replied to Edo's topic in News

    Intriguing. A short stretch of the SLNC has already been trialled. https://crankandcog.net/2016/11/04/slncr-cycle-way-demonstration-opening-day/
  12. Galteemore
    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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    Drumboe

    Galteemore replied to airfixfan's topic in General Chat

    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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    Lovely. Making the ‘right’ gauge is extra work but that really shouts ‘5’3”’.
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    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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    Looking forward to seeing this develop...
  23. Galteemore
    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.
  24. Galteemore
    Shouldn’t it really only be Kimberley, Mikado and Coconut Creams available ?
  25. Galteemore
    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!
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