Galteemore

Well, finally something to post after many weeks of occasional modelling interrupted by other stuff. It’s my first ever scratch built structure so loads of mistakes but I’m reasonably happy for a first attempt.....a few finishing touches to add still. Since posting the images, I’ve toned down the mould effect on the render a bit to make it slightly more subtle... also included is a pic of the inspiration! It’s not a 100% accurate model of Dromahair - there are tiny bits of Florencecourt too such as the prominent stonework on the join between the main building and the outhouses. Some of the details are rather obscure in photos so some parts of the build are taken from my grandparents’ farmhouse! They are both buried in Dromahair and the farmhouse (which was up the line near Lisgorman halt) was of similar layout to the station....

Sad news. One of those figures who kept a model business up and running in the relatively barren years of the 80s.

Great work there. They totally identify the layout as Irish even if no rolling stock is visible.

Lovely stuff. Looks like the pic was taken on a Sunday - think they stabled the loco there once the loco shed proper shut

Of course it’s Glenfarne..thank you!

Yes, as JHB says. A few puddles (does it rain in Omagh ? ) and the odd oil stain from a standing lorry...

Nice station with the DART, Mike. Looks like Manorhamilton....

Thanks for sharing! Always nice to get a view of shows you can’t get to

Awesome work Tony. Very like the pics I have seen of the real thing. Can just hear an SG shunting off stage.....

What an absolute gem! Wonderful clarity of colour - and oozes atmosphere. Oil burning loco too...

Fantastic work Patrick. Speaking as a Co Antrim native it looks highly realistic!

Looks good Patrick - convincing scene. Did the other two nuns just get fed up waiting and catch the bus?

Eighty years on, Bredin would be proud!

Yes I’ve seen that on early locos. Must have caused a few injuries

Absolutely gorgeous loco. Shades of Liverpool and Manchester ‘Lion’

Thanks Patrick. It’s Dromahair on the SLNC. I’m hoping to finish it within the week but here’s a window for now....

Thanks Patrick. Those family connections are special. I’m just finishing off a model right now of the station where my grandfather’s freshly caught salmon were weighed before despatch to Dublin. I even found a 7mm model of the scales!! (The weighing scales, not the fish scales )

Think we all need a glass of Benedictine...this thread is well and truly derailed!

It’s turning into an un-convent-ional thread...

Ah but where’s the third nun gone?! Did she get off in Strabane?

That’s terrific, Patrick. I love the way that the nuns are placed - looks as if they are all watching the approaching train ....

As another thread on this forum points out, it really takes the Irish preservation scene to reduce a loco to that state! In all seriousness, it doesn’t take long for an unmaintained loco to get that way. Here’s dear old Lissadell, courtesy of Ernie’s Irish railway pics on Flickr...

Here’s another GNR loco - if much less rare. It’s one of those magazine type collectables but actually looks not badly done - if a little pricey! Dundalk scrap line c1960! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-GAUGE-scrapyard-4-4-0-loco-and-tender-heavily-rusted-and-weathered/303273080950?hash=item469c7bf876:g:f5UAAOSwEGhdb8XQ

Great stuff Patrick - nicely atmospheric. I do like dioramas and as a native of Co Antrim I always liked the NCC 3’ stuff.

Hence the bus at stage left! Glad to see you’re not leaving any prospective passengers stuck...