Galteemore

Ideal loco, which could be seen from Sligo to Fenit and Timoleague over seventy years - lots of scope …..

I’d actually suggest an MGW E/ GSR J26….the UK equivalent (Dapol Terrier) has kickstarted many a small O gauge layout over here.

As a 7mm modeller, I think Irish modelling as an individual (as opposed to a club) in this scale actually works more easily with older prototypes, which tended to have more scope for shorter and more varied trains. Modern Irish trains take up a lot more space than the old Loughrea formations, for instance…. A 7mm 071 and 6 Mk3s, for example, will take up 3.5m just standing still. Just imagine how much room you’d need for a layout that will do that justice.

An EMD 645 connection, I wonder …..

Thank you so much. Hard to believe that was still happening in my lifetime. The closing minute is just lovely

They did manage to dig up the Titanic’s whistles from the depths and do exactly that, so it’s possible!

Recordings of RPSI’s 186 is probably as close as you’ll get.

Best take that up with the Chief Herald of Ireland. One of the fascinating byways of Irish history. The small matter of heraldry was, funnily enough, overlooked in the establishment of the Irish Free State, and was thus managed by a Crown appointee up until 1941! Quote….. It was discovered around 1923 that the office of Ulster King of Arms had not been legally transferred to the Irish Government and since the office was created by royal prerogative in 1552, the British Government said that they could not transfer the office to Ireland. Eventually, the Irish Government decided in 1930 to let Sir Neville Wilkinson continue his work until his death, at which point the office would be considered by the Irish Government to have lapsed. Wilkinson, incidentally, was one of the finest scale modellers in the world, specialising in dolls houses, some of which are still on museum display. http://bredafay.com/a-fairytale-is-born/

I suspect the colour was chosen on heraldic lines, given the styling of the plates. The colour does seem more like the older, lighter Irish Heraldic Blue than the contemporary version https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Ireland

3’9”

Easily capable of 70 mph according to Donaldson. Bogie wheels 3’, drivers 5’8.5”. Loco length 37’, 1.25”. Wheel base 6’8, 5’10.5, 7, 7’4. Tractive effort 23780 lbs.

Almost certainly 457 at Limerick. Colin Boocock has very comparable photo from 1957

Thanks Alan. Nickel silver it is. Although long hidden under black paint now!! Many points of design likeness with your little gem.

Nice work Alan. You’ve made a nice job of that. When I made one I found it easier to make the firebox as a separate unit, to be bolted on to the main boiler. This saved further cutting into the boiler, which like you I also hate!!

Grab a UTA 7mm scale Jinty for under £200…..https://www.hattons.co.uk/448185/dapol_7s_026_008_class_3f_jinty_0_6_0t_19_in_uta_ulster_transport_authority_lined_black/stockdetail

Analysis of other photos suggests that the engine is either 170 or 171. No 174 was outshopped by CIE in full GN livery and appears to have kept her ‘GN’ letters on the tender until the end.

I think he means nameplates JB …..

Pretty much all of them. They were kept in barely runnable condition just long enough to keep the Derry Road open. This is how 171 looked in 1966, at York Road I think just after the RPSI got custody. Note how the ‘171’ has just been applied.

It looks 60s rather than 50s given the UTA coach. Likely to be one of the ex CIE S class transferred to UTA, given the remnants of GN livery.

Lovely little fleet you’re building up

141 142 146 152 175

Fabulous work. If you can manage this you can manage a Belpaire! Made one myself and it I can do it…..

Even the SLNCR had the occasional car transported on a carriage wagon. There is a famous shot which shows the 1115 goods ex Sligo near Enniskillen, with the usual motley wagon selection. Right at the back is a shiny new car!

Interesting. Every Irish loco numbered 171 managed about 50 years or more in service. J15 managed 85 years, S class 52 and 141 49!

One of my many weaknesses is picking up old copies of the Model Railway Journal on eBay if they have any articles which may be of use. Acquiring a clutch from 1990, there are some interesting letters advocating a correct scale for 5’3” modelling to allow use of proprietary track. Suggestions included 1:48 or 6mm. Indeed, no less a name than JIC Boyd joined the fray, with some illustrations of his 6mm scale Irish stock. Nor could he resist a pop at Cyril Fry and Drew Donaldson in his letter, finding their use of 7mm/32mm ‘visually unacceptable’. He also records measuring a CBSC wagon sunk on a bank in Waterford harbour! Interestingly, and I copy @leslie10646in for info, he derides the GNRI as being of little interest - it’s much too ‘English’ !! The MRJ issues are 37 and 39, btw. Rather depressingly the bundle included images of Martyn Welch’s Hursley. You think you are progressing as a modeller and you look at what he did….what a reality check!!