Midland Man

Love the engines. Ocheard theives is a favorite engine of mine

Reminds me of a goo layout idea as there was a roate mentioned from Mullingar to Tulimore but never happened. The line was such a stupid idea as about 20 people were on one train. Horseleap was in the middle of no where and Clara was only important because of its sidings.

Clara had 3 train each way which all ended  in Mulligar thus the double row shed and turntable.

MM

. The Osi maps will have a better version and my version is in two parts.opps there was a turntable

Just now, Galteemore said:

Athboy had similar provision of locomotive facilities. 

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/athboy100.com/2016/05/17/the-athboy-railway-station/amp/

That was the one I was talking about would look really nice with some SSM J26s.

3mm to a foot is the scale.

Here is my one. Made by NRS

Saw that as well there is a video on BRM (YouTube channel) showing it. It is a good idea.

There was a midland branch that had a double row engine shed (and no it is not Achill!) you could do a model of Killina but photos are rare but I could get you the track plan but it could take about About a day to find. Plus Killina has no turn table. Yay for some by no for others.

Lovely building. The model of wollen mills locks class.

Just now, 2996 Victor said:

Well, I've been fairly busy!

I've subscribed to New Irish Lines, I've been in touch with Des Sullivan at SSM to order some W-iron and brake gear etches and a couple of his MGWR Convertible wagon kits, I've emailed North Yard Models in New Zealand regarding 28mm pinpoint axles for rolling stock and I've contacted Stephen Freeman of Borg Rail about constructing points and have received some extremely reasonable quotations. This latter approach means that I only have to worry about a track gauge for plain track and a back-to-back gauge for wheels, which are proving difficult to find. On a slightly less positive note, I also contacted Ultrascale about their 21mm gauge wagon wheels and axles, but they are unable to give any timescale for production which, added to their significant cost premium, makes them a bit of a no-no.

Unfortunately, none of my books has turned up yet, which is a bit of blow. So I was wondering if anyone could advise what form of track work the MGWR would have used on a branch line, i.e. chaired bull-head, spike flat-bottomed, etc, I'd be grateful as this will help me with the decision on model trackwork. It also means I'm stuck for starting any rolling stock construction, although John @Mayner has been incredibly kind in sending me electronic copies of drawings he has, I'm currently sans printer. So here's a very cheeky request: does anyone have a dimensioned drawing of, say, an open wagon that I could cut my teeth on?

My next task is to devise some sort of track layout for my project, which is more than likely to be a fictional location. I've not decided where its going to be set, which of course would affect the traffic a fictional line would have carried and hence the track layout, so again I'm a bit stuck until my books arrive. In any case, it will need to be quite small as mentioned somewhere above, probably 6' long as a maximum.

Thanks again to everyone who has offered help and kind words of advice, please do keep your thoughts and suggestions coming!

Stay safe and stay well,

Mark

Cant wait to sea what you make. All seems well.

Attempts a scratch building. Praying this will go well.       If you don't know what it is ( and don't worry I didin't know either I was told by an Angel) it a midland open wagon and will be painted in that livery (midland livery) Hope you all like as more will come soon.

The sides are of by a mill or two but they will be covered in plaster card and putty will be put on them.

MM

Looked at the tread last night and I have to say the engines are just pure class. In 2018 here was a CVR layout at the Cultra show witch was also class. If the show is on it should be there as well.

Hells kitchion has a lot of a railway lamps but the only lamp I know that they both country's used is the humble shunting lamp.

Just now, Mayner said:

Iain Rice and the late Bob Barlow modelled a 4mm Martello tower on their Orford Haven layout in the 1980s.

As far as I recall the tower was turned from a piece of mahogany and modelled in a derelict condition with the lead partially stripped of the roof exposing the roof structure, the back story was that the tower was used as a lock up by Customs after the Napoleonic wars.

Turned in mahogany. My cousin works with wood and that could take days even weeks just to get it right. Great stuff @murrayec.

Amazing model @Noel

Keep it up.

That is a WLWR G3 not a G2 and yes there is something called a G3 as well as the DSER G1. 

MM

Should of said This earlier but the Midland made more 0-6-0 tanks than the GSWR and yet I always hear when you mention a E or something they are considerd a small class.

MM

Just now, David Holman said:

 Here's my own version of the MGW horse box. Built it from the photo in Des Coakham's book. However, needs a repaint, as I've decided it will run in my 1950s version of Belmullet. Couldn't resist adding a 5p coin, which only goes to show just how tiny [and splendid] Angus's models are. 7mm scale is clearly 3.5 times bigger than 2mm, but volume wise, that rises to 43x overall...

Amazing model David

is it mad from plaster card?

As for Angus I find it hard to beleive how you can not sea any solder.

Both of you keep It going as at this time we all need some way to chill out.

Looks great.

Ask the IRRS as they have Hundreads of pics of stations or ask the man in Castlerea. Last time I was there I think he may have had the track plan or the staff.

You will be a great Irish modeler. Cart wait to sea some Irish stuff.

Amazing stuff there

cart wait to sea more!

Lovely stuff 

What happened to the stock?

Love to sea the stock. It will be interesting to sea some British stuff.

Just now, 2996 Victor said:

Hi David,

I know what you mean about diverse interests! At the moment, I'm finishing off a rake of Cambrian Railways opens in 4mm/EM for a small layout I have planned, while I've got wagons from several other companies, S&DJR, Midland and the like, in almost-finished condition. Besides that, I've a plan for an Ashover Light Railway inglenook in 009 and I'm also planning a model of Stogumber on the West Somerset Railway set in my usual time period, 517s and Dean Goods in green and indian red, short carriages in cream and brown, red wagons, baulk road track. I've often thought about a Col Stephens-style light railway, but I don't really have the imagination!

I'm sure I remember both High Weald and Cranbrook Town in RM, not sure about Loose End, though. But I definitely remember the MRJ articles featuring Jane/Shannon! I remember being overwhelmed by the work! I've often thought that Wantage Town would make an excellent model, and the Lower Yard, too. Horse trams - hmmm! - horses with wheels would probably look a bit odd 

Best regards,

Mark

Any pics?