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  1. Galteemore
    Fabulous. That 800 really is the business.
  2. Galteemore
    If she does, only one piece of music will do ….
  3. Galteemore
    Now that’s pretty good to put it mildly. Good tip re the round rod for allowing a bit of meat for filing.
  4. Galteemore
    So disappointing for you. As ECM says, always worth keeping something up and running if you can - even a micro layout to keep the mojo going….
  5. Galteemore
    Looks fabulous Alan - and very good study in how to do such things. Belpaire fireboxes are great at swallowing motors.
  6. Galteemore
    Track looks so right. Excellent
  7. Galteemore
    Looks good to me!
  8. Galteemore
    Not much time for modelling of late but the decision I took a year ago to build this has been vindicated. I can just switch it on and do some gentle shunting- and play around with the camera. Tonight I took Enniskillen out of her box and gave her some volts. And took a little snap.
  9. Galteemore
    Shades of Marshal Foch…..’My center is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack’. Look forward to seeing more- looking good so far!
  10. Galteemore
    It’s certainly remarkable that these most Irish of locos (the nameplates and livery for instance) appeared just after the 1937 constitution, which marked a significant step in Ireland’s identity as an independent state.
  11. Galteemore
    The 400/500s are somewhat of a Cinderella it seems, often overshadowed by the 800s but incredibly capable locos when on form. Drew Donaldson certainly rated them.
  12. Galteemore
    Thanks. Any locos south of Carrignagat Junction all look the same to me
  13. Galteemore
    Yes it’s a very clean loco. What’s also worth noticing is the state of the safety valves and whistle, clean as she is. Yet how often do we see shiny brass ones on models….images like this are gold dust in showing how locos weather. Notice too how the chassis is varying shades of oily/dusty black - except for the subtle brown/red brake blocks.
  14. Galteemore
    Beautiful image of 42 in sparkling condition. Looks black rather than grey! Looks like a 400 in green to the left…..
  15. Galteemore
    It’s a tricky one. Even filing the bearings to allow vertical but not horizontal movement might be enough.
  16. Galteemore
    With too many moving parts allmoving in different directions, it just kept derailing. so you’re basically saying it was ‘all shook up’. Sorry
  17. Galteemore
    Great stuff Alan and timely for me as I’m engaged in something similar. Version 1 already built and scrapped….what put me off trying the Sharman free bogie system was the complication of brake gear and rodding. What you have sorted looks most serviceable.
  18. Galteemore
    Sounds great Richard - but how many onions do you normally get ?;)
  19. Galteemore
    Cheers W1. Looks like ash but it’s actually DAS clay. Google Chris Nevard and ash ballast to get technique.
  20. Galteemore
    I had a similar length issue to solve once and it’s a pain! Beautiful work. Splashers are horrible things but yours are looking good.
  21. Galteemore
    Great / look forward to it arriving ! Always a highlight of the week when it does.
  22. Galteemore
    Very nice but I won’t be in on this as I have one built and one yet to build…don’t want to be greedy! Looks like an early iteration of the kit as the rod etch is integral with the chassis etch and not separate, and has the stumpy chimney casting, which will require replacing with a more accurate alternative. Well worth bidding on this piece of history; NS kits are very good indeed.
  23. Galteemore
    You just had to go there Alan….you know how many puns will start percolating through …..
  24. Galteemore
    He’s being very methodical about the process. Making a list and checking it twice.
  25. Galteemore
    With a sledge hammer In all seriousness, this layout remains a masterclass in subtlety and tone. Simply outstanding.
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