Galteemore

After the relative disappointment of Black Lion, I wanted to finish a simple engine to get some inspiration back. It took longer than I thought, thanks to @Mol_PMB who has inspired more exacting standards by the details he identified in J26 variations. 558 seems to have had more variation than any other non-Tramore loco, including bunker steps, a tank brace, door clips, and an extra handrail, plus huge buffers. Sourcing some parts took time, and the buffers I found in the end are from a Heljan diesel so I suppose technically this has an IRM link. And thankfully @Tullygrainey she runs beautifully - due in large part to a special helical gearbox. Just the cab roof to glue when the crew have set and she’s done. Numbers are slightly too big but just about ok….

An unalloyed success

I know - bold as brass

Only right and proper. Now when are you writing that MRJ article ?

Fab thanks Ernie. Take it there’s no ‘conscientious objector’ clause you can invoke ?

That looks really good indeed - well done!

Think it’s more likely to be the Nestle siding, John. Markets branch was in the Omagh-Beragh section

Looks like a key for opening a set of points - I have a vague memory of a siding at Mountjoy?

She does and I have seen her showing a layout. This is a sample of her work

Lovely subtle work

Transformed ! Great work

That’s amazing - the Flanagan pic looks just like a cameo scene on a model !

That’s gorgeous Alan. Although I’m getting flashbacks……I ended up taking a Dremel to the inside of mine. I’m with you on the 2 bolt thing….

Excellent. This is 1930s Southern Railway style thinking - supporting a city with fast frequent electric trains - and it’s going to leave a great, enduring legacy.

Fabulous. Love these old models being brought back to life

Sorry I couldn’t make it myself. Was in Aylesbury on Friday for a family medical thing - pity it hadn’t been the Sat !

Fab images. What’s the source of the buildings? Really need some gurriers aerosoling- graffiti on that lovely wall !

You’re all wrong I’m afraid. He was simply trying to decide what shade of green it was

What a pain Alan! Interesting defects and rather unusual. Hope mine runs as well as that one.

What a lovely set! This is wonderful work

See - PPP-0 = C3PO not one of Oscar Wilde’s best but there we are

Looking great. Definite Trevor Nunn vibes at left end of layout! Or is it Iain Rice? Either way, a real eastern England look coming out.

Here we are. Installed the doors back to front but who’ll notice? Now sold on and repainted in MGW brown. Roof was glued down eventually….

Both - having modelled it many years ago

Great work. I have soldered boiler fittings before both brass and w/m but use adhesive now. It allows lots of time to test and adjust straightness and plumb, not to mention being more likely to break off in a fall, rather than staying put and potentially doing greater damage to the loco’s shape.