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  1. Galteemore
    Is this ‘’Goliath” and closely related to ‘Shannon’ as built by Richard Chown and now owned by @David Holman?
  2. Galteemore
    Amazing how much GN atmosphere it retained at the first closure. This is the last steam train to depart GVS in 1975 https://www.geograph.ie/photo/3393960
  3. Galteemore
    Well done Alan. Must say I hate the whole wheels on/wheels off process associated with loco building! And as for pickups - I can see why clockwork has its advocates …..
  4. Galteemore
    It’s delightful I agree. But did nothing to make such lines viable given the traffic density. I remember reading a quote in a book about Col Stephens and his railways, describing how horrified he would be about such high standards on a tertiary route! One of the reasons the SLNC limped on as long as it did is that its PW was just good enough to work. That said, I do recall with nostalgia the GN main up to the 80s when the mileposts between Dundalk and Drogheda had manicured grass surrounds…
  5. Galteemore
    And Norman Foster taking photos…
  6. Galteemore
    Looks good. Know what you mean. I’d be terrified about weathering really nice models like that. At least with when it comes to my own scratchbuilds and weathering I know what faults need concealed!
  7. Galteemore
    Most enjoyable trip to see Bruckless today - bumped into @leslie10646which is always a bonus! Great to meet @Andy Cundick and get a guided tour of Donegal stock over the decades! Thanks for all your patient explanations to my questions Andy! Not to mention the impromptu railcar parade Exquisite stock and a lovely background against which to view it all. See it if you can !
  8. Galteemore
    That’s incredible. One of the most difficult Irish locos to model given the paucity of footplate.
  9. Galteemore
    The tram crossing the Bridge looks like a Chamberlain car, delivered c1928-30. So possibly early 30s. Definitely pre-war.
  10. Galteemore
    That’s reassuring. Roger Crombleholme, who bought a standard gauge loco for preservation in 1965, is also still actively designing Irish kits
  11. Galteemore
    That’s the model of King George V you’re about to build….
  12. Galteemore
    Not a dry eye in the house. Lovely
  13. Galteemore
    Fabulous work. And if the chassis runs as well as that - everything else is just window dressing!
  14. Galteemore
    And don’t forget the curator of Lisburn Museum’s folk artefacts - Herr Loom.
  15. Galteemore
    Is this simply a CBSC problem or have similar issues emerged with other OO works locos?
  16. Galteemore
    Looks good. Has some good potential. I wouldn’t bother adding more track to be honest. On a small layout, it’s tempting to cram in too much track. Sometimes less is more! If anything I’d feed that siding to building 5 off the loop to make it easier to work.
  17. Galteemore
    I think he’s referring to the working life of the model on this occasion….based on previous posts….is that correct @Westcorkrailway?
  18. Galteemore
    Lots of delicate work Alan. Agreed though - always easier to cut a hole in a solid cylinder than try to create some open sided structure !
  19. Galteemore
    What’s the loco fireman’s favourite Elvis hit? ‘love me tender’. I’ll get me coat - Teddy boy jacket of course ….
  20. Galteemore
    Might actually be an opportunity to reinstate the old distinction of ‘Enterprise’ trains amongst the normal run of Belfast-Dublin trains.
  21. Galteemore
    Will be fascinating to see what they come up with. Probably not loco-hauled. Something like this? https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/115884/hitachi-eversholt-rail-gwr-battery-hybrid-train/
  22. Galteemore
    Probably used to people falling for her all the time.
  23. Galteemore
    Fabulous. Hope Mr Weaver was in the mood for it.
  24. Galteemore
    My son is a daily commuter into London (and is a professional railwayman to boot). He has a choice of routes and opts for these whenever he can above more modern offerings!
  25. Galteemore
    Unlikely I’d say. She’ll be on the Cravens down south and Mk2s up north if she heads there.
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