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.

Lovely! One of my favourite Irish locos.

Classic - style of layout I recall with affection from old ‘Railway Modeller’ magazines.

Excellent- always thought Ballysodare would be a great model. MGW, WLW and SLNC traffic all passing through.

I’ll PM you details Alan

Have you tried Laurie Griffin or ScaleFactor, Alan ? They may have a pattern part. Smallbrook Studios do similar chimneys on their NG kits, and may be able to help.

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Great stuff. Having grown up a few miles from the remains of Antrim’s NG lines, I do like the IOM as a taste of what it must have been like

Hope recovery is quick! That’s a lovely live action shot of 4.

With the radius I’d need for a 36.75mm gauge oval, if looking at 1930s vehicle storage facilities, you’d need a Spitfire hanger rather than a garage!

Those little Austins are lovely. Just moved into a 1939 house today with an internal garage - built just for such a vehicle!

Interesting. Looks like an old GN Railmotor in tow

Very nice Stuart. You have managed to capture some of the signature aspects of the PG including splashers and cab profile.

Time to pack up the bench for moving house - and time to reflect on 8 years of modelling here. We moved in and I brought my collection of Japanese N gauge plug and play with me. About 2016 I made a plastic O gauge kit - which wobbled on 3 wheels - and bought a few RTR locos and stock. Eventually I plucked up the courage to try a brass kit. Which I managed to snap in two by over bending it - but still made a working wagon by the end. And eventually jumped from 4’8 to 5’3. Never in a million years did I think I’d have two Sligo engines at the end of it all. Thanks for all the support thus far. Looking forward to the next adventure !

I’m not surprised Mr Weaver was excited in that clip - he’s just witnessed a SPAD!! Lovely running T2 though

Very nice little piece. An ideal opportunity to use unusual motive power.

I’d take a punt on Portadown for 43. That’s a UTA crest on tender so post 58

You’re wasting your time!

‘Egrets, I’ve had a few’…..

Auk, I know….and that loud breathing means you always hear him coming, puffin away.

Now that’s nice

Instantly recognisable. Nice beading too.

Looks like a slightly stretched one ….is a bit of a likeness!

Fabulous system: with built in point motors and electrical connections. Designed for Japanese homes where layouts are often temporary affairs on the floor. Can be painted and disguised with scenic stuff to look better on a permanent layout. Although if using a ready made layout like that you may be tied in to a particular brand of track favoured by the designer. Here’s pics of my Kato stuff anyway….all sold to feed my O gauge obsession! It was great fun setting up a layout for a night and watching 8 coach trains speed through the station, doing some shunting when you felt like it. Locos and stock are also cheaper than German equivalents, whilst being mechanically on a par if not even superior at times.

Interesting. This is before her UTA makeover. She is still in ex SLNC condition bar the GN style cab no.