Kirley

I extended the wagons to mirror the IE wagons to take 45’ containers. I used SSM detailing kit and transfers which I felt made a big difference to these wagons. Not an easy modification to do and was glad to finish them. I used rail to add strength when I extended the wagons. I have two more wagons to do (if I ever get round to it) and would look to other ways of strengthen them rather than the rails.

Finally got the transfers applied and a bit of weathering to finish off. There is something about these Wagons that I really like, I can’t put my finger on it but they just look the part (to my mind anyway).

Looking forward to seeing this great layout again.

From the looks of things you've got the hang of it already, well done.

Great detailed pictures and taken in ‘sunshine’!

It’s great to see how the Professionals do it, everything so perfect, well done Dave.

It’s great to see how the Professionals do it, everything so perfect, well done Dave.

Noel, love your compositions. Every story tells a picture.

Thanks Dave for tearing yourself away from your layout building to keep this series going.

Tom, I've pulled a rake of 8 Mk 3's up that incline at a gentle speed with no problems.

I got some bridge surrounds/retaining walls from Glenderg via the Wrenneire Courier Services direct to the Bangor Show – what service. Just finished putting it in place. Considering some advertising billboards to break up the long expanse of stone work. Also still to add some trees and shrubs which will soften this area. New tunnel for the lower single line track.

Yea, saw it there myself.

Stephen I had no idea of the costs involved never mind the time you give to keep it running and wish to thank you for your generous gift to Irish Modelling. Just think if we did not have this site what would we do?

I would be happy with kits also.

Building the final 3 should be easy after the knowledge you have already built up. What you have done so far looks the part so a rake of 8 would be great to have a realistic trainload.

Great find Mogul. I did a lot of searching on the Web prior to my attempt at making Spoil Wagons and this is the best footage I have seen. I’m sure Leslie (Provincial Wagons ) would be interested as he is working on Spoil Wagon Kits at the moment.

Great to see you have finally taken the plunge and have tackled the layout at last. Good luck on its development, I’ll be watching out with anticipated interest of what’s to come.

I see Tony Mirolo has had a go at repainting a 071. See at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/71080-murphys-071-going-grey/#entry1025691

Leslie, I would be interested in Bulleid corrugated wagons (single and double height), Bubbles and flats. The 3 pack is a good suggestion.

Were not all 3 NIR Class 111’s used on the Enterprise Service until they were replaced in 1995 with the arrival of the 208 Class?

What are you waiting for; out with the saw!

Have a look at Scalescene, and use the buildings flat, http://www.scalescenes.com/products/TO10-Low-Relief-Flats or take some photographs and print them off yourself is another option.

Congratulations Noel on your first year, what have you planned for the next 12 months?

Perhaps you might consider a backscene of other buildings to help tie in your row of flats - only a though?

Lovely finish to your wagons, excellent work.