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I should emphasize that both signals in the second pic are shunt signals and the one on the right in the first pic is the running signal. But I have no idea why one is a circle and the other is a square. It is possible that something got broken they replaced it with what ever was to hand

The rectangular ones are section / running signals. They are used to show that the line ahead is clear and you may proceed. The circular signals are shunt signals, they allow you to proceed as far as the line is clear, meaning that there could be a train ahead. These are typically found around stations and yards where shunting movements are usually found. The distance you can travel using a shunt signal is controlled by the limit of shunt board (usually a white background with black letters saying Limit of Shunt” and a red light) meaning you could not travel between stations using the shunt signal.

Probably a bad time to try and sell with people saving for the 071s

a couple of recommendations from my collection. Amazon may not be the cheapest so please shop around. I just gave the links for reference. Locomotive Compendium: Ireland by Colin Boocock http://www.amazon.co.uk/Locomotive-Compendium-Ireland-Colin-Boocock/dp/0711033609/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350243339&sr=8-1-spell Irish Broad Gauge Carriages: A Pictorial Introduction by Colin Boocock http://www.amazon.co.uk/Irish-Broad-Gauge-Carriages-Introduction/dp/185780175X/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350243490&sr=1-1-spell Rails Through The West: Limerick to Sligo, an Illustrated Journey on the Western Rail Corridor by Barry Carse and Jonathan Beaumont http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rails-Through-West-Limerick-Illustrated/dp/1780730063/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350243765&sr=1-1 Irish Railways in Colour: A Second Glance, 1947-70 Tom Ferris http://www.amazon.co.uk/Irish-Railways-Colour-Second-1947-70/dp/1857800192/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350243892&sr=1-1

The cityscape took 14 hours to print

Sorry I misunderstood. As I understand it only 2 of the lights would ever be lit and the different combinations would refer to different routes to be taken like a feather on a junction signal.

Here is a good guide to signalling, should help you out. British Signalling - What the Driver Sees

looks great

2000 feet!, What did the salesmans face look like when you ordered that lot.

Anyrail has a good free version thats helps in the planning. http://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html

I am at a loss for words to describe it. Moderators, can we please have a emoticon that directs my jaw dropping to the floor.

That is exactly what I am looking for, thanks wiggy

I was wondering is anybody has come across a system that shows you the actual position of the point other than looking at the switches? I am currently planning a layout and I will have four points that are slightly above eye level making it hard to tell what way they are set. While the layout will be DCC for trains, I am planning a conventional motor and switches for the points.

Strange works for me on my N8

Looking great if a little clean:x, cant wait to see it running around my layout. Now all I have to do is build a layout.

sweet

Superb work, it really does look the part.

Thanks for the complements guys. I thought those were standard equipment that all modellers had.

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Abbeyleix Station

Monastery Line

Strawberry Hill

A few pics from today. Wellingtonbheag