Old Blarney

https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/XAW026999 Britain from Above does include The Republic of Ireland - The link above is proof of this fact. Bachelors Factory, Dublin, if I'm not mistaken. Lots of images to be found some of which I have included in previous posts - Happy viewing.

Troops, I was born in the days of "Dublin United Transport" and the "Great Southern Railway". I recollect open-top Tramcars stored at Donnybrook Depot. The wonderful trams on routes, 6,7,8,14, and 15. The four Double-Deck, TD 11s on route 25 to Lucan. Daimler buses DR1-6 on route 72, and the eleven AECs AR 1-11 on route 23. During the years, 1948 and 1949 there was the introduction of the "Boltons" and "Capetown" Classes to replace the aforementioned tram routes, These buses were also used on routes 9,10,11 and 18. Meanwhile, there was a continuing use of pre-war A and N Class single deck buses. I travelled on each these, and CIE's Victorian Railway Railway Stock. This included, Six wheel coaches and , of course the 1930s Modern Drumm Trains, minus their Batteries. The logo carried in these vehicles is that displayed on JHB171 page. When first introduced it was highlighted in gold lining. My understanding of the "Official Description" of this - Insignia, Emblem, Totem, Logo, Trade-mark - which-ever description you wish to assign to it, represented a Transport Company. It was to there to state that their business provided "Speed-on-Wheels". This was the official description of the DUT symbol. It being irreverently refereed to as "The Flying Snail" due to the lack of speed on certain services! Ah, the memories!!!!!

Noel, Thank you. I'll have a go as per your instructions. Loads of options in train consists thanks to the latest release - Fertiliser+Flats+ Bubbles as seen between Belfast and Dublin. Guinness+ Ferts+ Cement - Etc, etc, etc.

Troops, Would someone be kind enough to explain how one removes the - Two Bars in Bays three and four - The ones that were there to restrict the load height. Thank you.

Noel, Thank you for your correction and explanation.

Noel, Ah, come on now! MIR was run from someones home. The people involved held-down full time jobs and one also cared for his family too. Of their time they were a quality product, and many of us were extremely grateful for these kits. Their efforts and models: Locomotive bodies, Ammonia Wagons flats, as well as their brass sides, assisted many of us in creating realistic rolling stock for our model railways. It is unfair to compare one with the other. If one is going to draw comparisons between these two manufacturers, that comparison has to be fair and favourably measured. To state "The MIR is not on the same Planet" is, in my opinion, unjustified, shows a complete lack of understanding, and very much - lacking in good-taste.

Ah, the memories of The Water Closet! The Houses of Parliament (my Grandfathers expression) a wonderful place of sanctuary, magazines, books, memories and pungent aromas. A wholly different place nowadays - from a cleansing paper perspective! Were you a user of ISAL or BRONCO toilet protects? ISAL - A wonderful Toilet Paper with interlaced sheets. If not, perhaps your household is a BRONCO House? "BRONCO is the best buy, The best buy, The best buy in Bumph, Best buy BRONCO." Both of these products were, if you were unfortunate enough to use them -made of a hard shining paper. They would put a glow on your rear-end and clean nothing. A quality News Paper was likely to provide better results followed by a good scrum with VIM or AJAX. Must dash to Westland Row for the last evening train to Kingstown. Or, possibly, a Tram? Home and then, my HORLICKS, off to my bed and a listen to Dick Barton, Special Agent. Oh, Radio Luxenburg is broadcasting Dan Dare. Wonder how the Mekon is? Perhaps, The Kennedys of Castlerock will be on Radio Eireann? Followed! By The School around the Corner. Memories. Happy New Year to each and everyone.

My apologies if this content has been posted - There are interesting photographs and text relating to our abandoned railways in this link :- http://nigreenways.com/u/0/ Too much Christmas pudding! Plan a walk over these lines to loose weight, broaden the mind, and fill your lungs with fresh air.

It saddens me to read remarks on these forums critical of those who have invested, are investing, and continue to invest in projects from which we benefit. We enjoy our hobby at no risk to ourselves, our families or our homes. We cannot complain when an item is no longer available. We may perhaps be unfortunate due to our lack of available funds - other important financial commitments, etc, at the time of a products launch. These are not reasons for our blaming the manufacturer, or re seller, for our having missed-the-boat. Perhaps the rapid emptying of the shelf will encourage the production of further items, or a re-run of the model we are unable to purchase! Commissioning a model railway product, be it a wagon, coach, locomotive or any other item related to our hobby is extremely expensive. Years ago, I discussed at length, the commissioning of accurate CIE cattle wagons with DAPOL. Before anything would happen, I was required to outlay £10,000. Yes £10,000. This was for the design of the moulds. Not the production of them. Needless to say - I decided not to proceed. The financial risk, for me, was too great. So, please think, before you write criticising the individuals and businesses who service our needs and pleasures in our hobby. May I thank each business and business individual for supporting us and our hobby, whether-or-not, I have missed the opportunity to purchase their product/s.

MURPHY MODELS Class 121 - - - LATEST NEWS from a UK retailer. Murphy Models have confirmed the recommended retail price of the forthcoming CIE Class 121, resulting in a confirmed discounted sales price of £149.50. As this is cheaper than our estimated price, your order has been automatically amended to this new, lower price as per our pre-order policy, and no payment has been taken from you at this stage. We have been advised that decorated samples are expected soon with release anticipated between late November 2019 and early 2020. If you have any further queries regarding the above please do not hesitate to contact us on 0151 733 3655 or info@hattons.co.uk.

John, A wee question? The picture you posted shows the engine in a lovely, slightly weathered condition. Would you consider producing your planned model in such a condition? Oh, I have also sent you a Private Message. Kindest regards, David White.

Was it actually used to lay track or more for replacement of sections after a derailment, accident, or for maintenance? The years of neglect from 1914 onward saw the permanent way in in dire need of replacement. The methods then in use were no longer practical, partially due to the large increases in wages, and so the Chief Engineer, Arthur Bretland turned his attention to the design of a mechanical track-laying system. The basis of this design was the prior assembly of new track in lengths and their transportation to the relaying site where the old lengths would be lifted out complete to be returned to the central depot for dismantling. Mullingar was chosen as the location for the central prefabrication of track lengths, a portion of the extensive storage sidings being allocated to this purpose. An overhead 65 foot span gantry was erected with a total travelling length of 500 feet. This allowed long trains of flats to be handled. Electricity was the method used to power the operation, which was capable of unloading 240 tons of rails, or 1,500 sleepers per hour. A new mechanical track laying train was constructed, central to which was the relaying train supported on two bogies, one four wheels, and one six wheels, the latter under the main load. The track-layer was to see little use after the amalgamation of the MGWR into the Great Southern Railways (GSR). Most of its use was to be for the singling of it former masters lines by the GSR. According to Ernie Sheperd's book -Midland Great Wester Railway of Ireland, from which this text is compiled, the relaying crane ended its days as a chassis for Wagon 3408. Was it used on the MGWR as minister suggests and did they other companies have them? A variation to the design of the Bretland was used on the London and North Western Railway. I assumed that war meant WW2 but they ages Mayner linked are from the 1920s so this was cobbled together after WW1? World War I The "Bretland Tracklayer" train was capable of laying 900 Yards in an eight hour shift.Train" the train consisted of a Locomotive, power van, a series of flat bogie trucksunder the cantilever, plus break van. The main drawback was it could not deal with staggered rail joints. The Power Van was an integral part of the tracklaying train train. Steam was supplied by means of a special take-off from the train engine which thus had to be modified to work with this train. The Power van provided electric current at 100 Volts, thus enabling work to be carried out when it was dark. I hope this information is of help on this matter?

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Front Cover Page - Irish Meteo-Vick Diesels. Barry Carse. Publisher Colourpoint Books - Colourpoint Transport 6 Hazelhatch c1973-74 There is a mixture of Grey and Bauxite Cattle Wagons show in this photograph. The Locomotive A20R in Black, white and Gold.

Please excuse me using your post in this way? On Facebook, there were enquiries regarding Sound Decoders that are suitable for our Hunslet Locomotives. For anyone who is interested in this matter, there is a Video of an Irish Model Railway, - Old Blarney - with two of my Hunslets running as a Top and Tail. Sound is produced from Paul Chater's Class 20 Decoders. The Hunslets appear at approximately 1minute 31 seconds. The link is as follows:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB7L7cJyWmQ Love your work Ray, keep it up.

Noel, Please don't insult Apes. They live in family Groups, care for one-and-other, look after their offspring and discipline them for wrongdoing. The perpetrators who illegally entered the premises where this Model Railway Exhibition was being held, and then set about destroying the exhibition totally lack any intelligence, intellect, respect or understanding. If any of them have anything, that they hold dear to them, perhaps, it should be taken from them and destroyed in their presence. Perhaps, that would shoe them the damage they have caused!

I wish you success in your New Office - World Head-Quarters - Europe, North East and Africa. No matter what name you decide upon, I wish you everything, that you wish for. To each of you, and Paddy Murphy, my heartfelt thanks. We modellers are in a privileged position when running our Model Railway. We have your accurate, miniature rolling-stock, hauled by Mr Murphy's superb locomotives. I look forward to receiving your A Class, and Paddy's 121s. Kindest regards, David White.

John, I've forwarded your question to my DCC and wiring expert. Hopefully, he can provide an answer and/or options? David White.

OO works announce GNRI U Class By Warbonnet, January 1, 2016 in Irish Models Lots of information on this thread. I hope it assists you.

GNRi1959. Somewhere in these pages - there is information - on resolving problems with the OO Works U Class. I had the most fearful problems with mine when it was delivered. Stalled on points and crossovers, nodded back and forth like a demented animal in captivity. A most disappointing purchase. From negative to positive. Nodding was resolved, (in my locomotive) by placing a tyre weight in the underside of the cab roof. Stalling was resolved by installing a Stay-Alive decoder. Additional weight was also placed in the leading wheels. Hope this helps - I'll search for the thread - and post it if, I find it.

Sayhall27, It may be worth your time contacting "OO" Works. They produced a GNR(I) UG as UTA No 49. Members on this forum are doing their best to persuade this manufacturer to instigate a second run of this model. Were you to place an order - for one or more locomotives - you wold be increasing your chances of acquiring a genuine Irish Model. I have committed to two locomotives should they decide to proceed with this second batch. They, OO Works, are also producing two versions of the GSWR 0-6-0 Class 101 - CIE J15 for delivery towards the end of 2018. For you, everything will depend on what you can afford to spend, and when you can spend your money. There are a number of alternatives - OO Works is just one of them. GNR -VS. A certain Mr Flanagan produced one for me from a SR Schools as well as No4 from a Fowler. Oh, he also built UTA No 15 for me. i also have locomotives that are built from Studio Scale Models Kits - unfortunately I cannot recommend these kits - GNR T2 nor the Bandon Tank. Des, if you wish to discuss this - please contact me. David White

Troops, It was a pleasure to have each of you join us in Perth. I look forward to the possibility of this being the first in a long series of visits to our annual festival of Model Railways in the Fair City of Perth. The "Flying Snail" used on Old Blarney is featured in your photograph. a truly Irish picture! Was this intentional? Anyway, it was great to meet each of you. David White' Perth and District Model Railway Club.

I cast my vote at 17.40, or thereabouts this evening, on the poll for how we wish - Irish Model Railways Ltd - to announce their product release information. I must say I am astonished at the number of responses to this poll. I shan't disclose the figures that was shown at the time I voted, it will become appear after you vote. May I encourage each reader of these posts to participate in this very important exercise. We, the modellers of Railways Irish, constantly bemoan the lack of items available to us, and then, when they are produced, we tend to complain about the costs. The point I am endeavouring to address is this - The larger we make our Market Place, the less expensive the product should be for us to purchase. An increased market and market potential should also encourage our Manufacturers to produce an increased product range for us too. Please cast your VOTE. I purchased my Ballast Wagons and Cement Bubbles from Marks Models whilst I was exhibiting Old Blarney at Warley, 2017. Hopefully, I can purchase some more when they are at Glasgow this Month. Do the decent thing - get voting - We all need to let our suppliers know what we want,. Don't vote, then don't complain when a product comes to market and it is not what you wished for or wanted!!

JHB, Message sent to you re details of MIR.

Glover, "A question: were the 4 wheel luggage vans ever painted green?' I hope they were painted so, I have one. It is a superb model that was made for me by John Mayne. One of three, he kindly made for me, one Silver, one Green and one in Golden Brown and Black with the white line below the roof and top of the windows. John made a number of coaches for me too.I doubt a Gentleman of his experience and knowledge of the Railways of Ireland would have supplied me with a four wheel heating and luggage Van in an incorrect colour. DJW.