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  1. Galteemore
    Her crew are off fishing in the stream, so?
  2. Galteemore
    Sounds like a plan! Pity that GNR had turned away frombuilding railbuses from then - what an elegant railbus that would have made in GN colours. Image from Sunrise models site
  3. Galteemore
    Very nice John. The UTA did actually take steps to resolve the buffer issue by fitting large dimension buffers to the rear of the locos, which 27 still carries.
  4. Galteemore
    Fabulous. One of the most unique Irish models out there. And also, incidentally, a model of the last SLNC rolling stock to work the line under power - 2 years after closure! Photo evidence I recently came across shows 2A, shorn of trailer, apparently helping with lifting work near Manorhamilton in the summer of 1959!
  5. Galteemore
    In normal traffic, Hunslets were still used on push-pull within NI as late as 1990
  6. Galteemore
    Don’t apologise. It’s your layout! Main thing is that you enjoy it. Your loading bank shows you already have a solid skill base to work off
  7. Galteemore
    Wet day in Co Tyrone ! I suspect the cut down wagon at Clones may be for ballast use. Similar conversions were undertaken further north.
  8. Galteemore
    IIRC that was one of Bob Clements’ pics of an SLNC railbus being re-railed after the incident. Can’t recall exact details but think SL board had to cough up £50 in compensation for the baste.
  9. Galteemore
    Very nice. The track scenics are looking attractive and authentic
  10. Galteemore
    It’s the GN royal train of 1903. Also featured in Johnson. Will send you a shot.
  11. Galteemore
    That’s incredible. What a pretty little engine.
  12. Galteemore
    No you’re quite right. I prefer the older style myself - that was just the first photo I found!
  13. Galteemore
    Interesting. The GN seems to have updated the design later with the standard style of Irish van doors and vents placed higher up. Seen here courtesy Ernie. What date is the photo ? I have seen similar associated with the UK 1922 withdrawal.
  14. Galteemore
    Great stuff Ernie. The ‘Ashburton’ style of station fits very well with Irish prototypes. The late Carl Arendt, maestro of the micro layout, was a fan of such layout designs. Here’s a few ideas …..https://www.carendt.com/micro-layout-design-gallery/passenger-lines/
  15. Galteemore
    That looks very good. What might help lift it a little more is to make the top of the bridge a girder, as a stone bridge like that would tend to be arched. https://www.alamy.com/low-railway-bridge-over-country-lane-cultra-county-down-northern-ireland-image4831031.html
  16. Galteemore
    Yes, and would make for an interesting experience on small radius trackwork…..
  17. Galteemore
    It’s being punished like Henry the Green Engine…..
  18. Galteemore
    Very nice. This one is about 20 minutes away from me since moving house last week - popped in to see it on Wed night…..
  19. Galteemore
    Yes, please. Bob’s models are an incredible resource for this forum, and anything that helps modellers raise their game is to be encouraged. By seeing how such locos are put together, it certainly helps those scratchbuilders who, like me, are still learning the trade !
  20. Galteemore
    Sometimes, as Lady Macbeth says, you have to screw your courage to the sticking place…..has really paid off here: excellent result and very J H Ahern.
  21. Galteemore
    Makes you wonder what GN tanks would have looked like in blue…..
  22. Galteemore
    A very fine example in clockwork was built by Drew Donaldson for shunting on his system. Thankfully immortalised in print - and in a case at Cultra. At least Bob painted his the right colour unlike Drew’s CIE green! Text from Gauge O Guild archive. The article is revealing both as to Drew’s methods and his writing style.
  23. Galteemore
    Lovely! One of my favourite Irish locos.
  24. Galteemore
    Classic - style of layout I recall with affection from old ‘Railway Modeller’ magazines.
  25. Galteemore
    Excellent- always thought Ballysodare would be a great model. MGW, WLW and SLNC traffic all passing through.
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