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    I don't know whether this is of any use, @David Holman, but I've been doing inlaid track on a Lynton & Barnstaple OO9 micro I'm currently cobbling together. The track is just PECO N Gauge Code 55 flexi, pre-wired of course! The setts are simply a mix of Tesco all-purpose DIY filler with some PVA flipped in, spread over the track area and roughly levelled. Once dry, its sanded smooth and the level between the tracks slightly reduced for clearance, and the flangeways gouged out with an Olfa P-Cutter. The setts are scribed in with a scribing tool and a small screwdriver. This is a work-in-progress: Painted with acrylics, with a wash of Citadel Seraphim Sepia and Nuln Oil. The quay wall is good ol' Wills Coarse Stone, of course Hope that helps! Cheers, Mark
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    I suspect there could well be a similar blue loco in my future: main line locos would have to be run in after being shopped, after all. It's an excuse, anyway, even if it is a bit flimsy Cheers, Mark
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    My copy of Rails Through Connemara arrived today thank you, Stenlake Publishing for a very quick delivery! Excellent work, @jhb171achill, I'm looking forward to reading the fruits of your research. I think you said somewhere else that the blue livery on the 'D' in the cover painting was a bit unlikely, but it does look rather well! Cheers, Mark
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    Lovely work, @Angus, and well worth the making of the new ends! I'm definitely following this closely As for the grab rails: maddening, but the carpet monster must be kept fed..... Cheers, Mark
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    Hi Angus, many thanks for the link, that's hugely appreciated. The snippet on turntables is absolutely fascinating and confirms what diameter to plump for; the POC drawing is very useful as well the photos. Kind regards, Mark
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    Many thanks Jonathan, that's very kind of you - it can be difficult to come up with a plausible plan that echoes prototype practise while not being too sprawling or contrived, so your and David's affirmations are extremely welcome. Thanks also for your answers to my latest round of questions: also hugely appreciated. I'm working up a scale plan so its good to know I can reduce the size of the TT slightly. I've allowed for a 20-foot-wide platform, which seems to look okay, although its difficult to be sure! I've actually got a copy of Rails to Achill, but like most of my references, I'm busy re-learning where everything is! Kind regards, Mark
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    Beautiful work, absolutely superb! Cheers, Mark
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    That's brilliant, David, thank you! And thank you for your very complementary words about my layout plan - greatly appreciated! I'm always conscious of trying to cram in too much, and Irish stations are pretty spacious, aren't they? Incidentally, I really wanted to include a carriage dock like yours on Belmullet. By the way, I'm just re-reading the RM article on Fintonagh: fab stuff! Going to look for the Arigna articles now! Cheers, Mark
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    A bit of rummaging today turned up the sketched plans of the MGWR's branch line termini I made a couple of years ago from the OSI archive plans. Not to scale of course, and the platform lengths are only very approximate, but here they are if anyone's interested: And here's my first go at a track plan for my project: Very much a first draft and most definitely not to scale!!! I'm imagining a platform a scale 250 feet long, about 3'3" in model terms - a train of four 6-wheelers comes in at about 120 feet long, or about 18", as far as I can ascertain, so there may be scope for a tiny bit more compression. I reckon I've undersized the turntable by quite a bit, in which case the carriage/nag dock won't fit as I've sketched it, but as I say its just a first stab! I'd be very grateful for any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve it and make it more realistic. In other news, my Alphagraphix order is confirmed, I've ordered a copy of Rails through Connemara, and the aforementioned rummaging also turned up three-point and roller track gauges and a back-to-back gauge that I'd completely forgotten about. Happy days! Question time! What was the usual distance between running lines? 6 feet? Was there a "standard" platform width on the MGWR? What was a the usual turntable diameter? I'm guessing at around 50 feet as that would accommodate smaller tender locomotives. Many thanks and all the best, Mark
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    How often was there interchange of different companies' rolling stock?
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    Oooooh - @KMCE just had a look at your threads in the manufacturers section - beautiful work! I'll be in touch..... That's good news I'm hoping to get a few of those in soon. Cheers, Mark
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    Thanks for the heads-up - I guess that they can be repainted with care..... although I believe some folks use them as drawings for scratch-building in styrene. I'm looking into some of their wagons and carriages, too, although the supplied liveries are wrong for my era. I'll be wary! Cheers, Mark
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    Many thanks for your reply, Jonathan, it's hugely appreciated. Funnily enough, I was only thinking yesterday about starting a signal box and the colour scheme for the timber work, so your reply is timely indeed! I'm hoping to get a GWR McKenzie & Holland kit from Alphagraphix for MGWR-ing, probably just the cabin on a brick base, although the Ratio kit is still calling as well! Cheers, Mark
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    Just caught up with this, Eoin, and can I say, "Wow!" Incredible workmanship all the way through, but the additional detail you've added with the replacement chassis and in the cab is exquisite. I could be tempted to follow in your footsteps, but only as far as the original build - the replacements are beyond my skills! Looking forward to seeing the completed locomotive. Cheers, Mark
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    "Groan!"
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    Hi Jonathan, Yes, it works out at about 11'8" clear length, that still allows me to open the door! Width approx 2". I've gone a bit metric as Grainge and Hodder size their boards in metric with their longest module being 1.2m, just under 4'. I'm thinking of it being portable, in which case the fiddle yard can be extra. Running rights in the lounge would give me just over 16'. I do tend toward the cameo style, so breaking a long station with a scenic block is a possibility, maybe with an extra board to slot in if it goes to shows. Cheers, Mark
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    Hi Jonathan, My work room has a clear length of 3.6m, although I could probably squeeze a bit more if I could barter running rights in the lounge! That doesn't necessarily need to include staging/fiddle yard, though. I'd probably want to use Grainge & Hodder baseboard modules with a 0.6m width, but that's not set in stone. Cheers, Mark
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    Your models are excellent, David, so it looks like a good method, one that I might try emulating! Cheers, Mark
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    Hi All, I thought that perhaps after almost two years, a little thread resurrection might be in order. I've been spending most of the intervening time building model aeroplanes. My entire railway modelling has been on hold until just prior to Christmas, when I started a Lynton & Barnstaple Railway OO9 micro layout. I've also been collecting information and bits and pieces for a Denver & Rio Grande layout in HOn3. So I though it was about time that I picked up with my MGWR project as well. As you may have guessed, I'm no further along, except that I've this afternoon ordered some Alphagraphix Kits to get me moving again. Next job is to come up with a layout plan, after which I can order some baseboards. Hope to be back soon with something worth reporting! Cheers for now, Mark
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    Thanks! I've sent Roger an email, and he can do all of the CC range of card kits in 4mm scale Cheers, Mark
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    That's brilliant, thanks - I'll send him an email and see what he says. Many thanks and best regards, Mark
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    Am I right in thinking that Alphagraphix kits are only in 7mm scale? Cheers, Mark
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    The scenery is excellently done and certainly has captured the look of a bleak and slightly run-down railway outpost. Hope you find it useful! Its a technique I'm planning to employ at some point as I've still got several projects germinating! Cheers, Mark
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    Just caught up with Dugort Harbour, stellar modelling and wonderful stories along the way. Have you come to a decision about your backscene? If not, can I point you toward Chaz H's "Athena" on NGRM Online (his other layout, the Furness Valley RR is also worth a look)? US-outline narrow gauge but well worth a look. His backscene technique might be just what you need: it starts here but the whole thread is great. All the best, Mark
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    Hi @Galteemore, New Irish Lines: can I believe my eyes? You're not really selling this fantastic little layout? Totally understand your reasons, but it still seems a shame. I wish I was in a position to make you an offer. Good luck with the sale and best regards, Mark
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