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This sounds like its going to be amazing Kevin. And your fantastic buildings will finally be displayed to the best effect. You have your work cut out for you, but with your level of production, it should be a doddle for you. Really looking forward to seeing this coming on. Oh, and in my humble opinion, your second layout on the other side of the room should be Limerick. Would love to see that. But then I might be a little biased. Great childhood memories of going into Colbert Station and walking right up to the rumbling 141s as they idled at the platform. Even putting hands on them. Different times.
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Yes, quite the difference in heights. When you say inspecting the platform........? For what purpose?
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THANKS FOR THAT . God, that platform looks rough. The ballast looks like something straight from a layout- brand new
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Thanks for that men
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Lads, I am wondering is there a standard height for a platform to be above track. Is it just below carriage doors or is there a measurement set in stone? (pardon the pun). I need to begin my platforms soon and could do with some advice here. Thanks .
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Are we still speaking English, or did I wake up in an alternate reality?
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- 1950s to 1990s irish railways
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Yes , the scenery really needs to be completed here. Every time I see these pics I am seeing a post-apocalyptic landscape, especially the black and white ones. Freaks me out a bit tbh, but then I am easily freaked out. Super layout though
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No offence meant.
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Yes, apart from all that grief, everything is going swimmingly
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That's what I do when I hear funny noises coming from the car. Just turn up the radio
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Does it really matter? Looks great, isn't that what this hobby is all about? Amazing photograph
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Bit the bullet and started ballasting during the week. Outside loop is pretty much done, just need to fill in a few spots where the ballast didn't take to the double sided tape. "Rusted" up the rails as well before sticking down. God I hate ballasting. Also, I used Woodland Scenics markers to rustify the track. Easy to use but they really need to supply more than two tips with each marker. The two I got with the last order are in bits even though the marker still feels half full of paint/ink. Or else they need to make the tips more hard wearing. Gonna have to order more just to get the fresh tips. End of rant
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How are you applying the ballast Denis? Just laying it down, and then gluing or what? Spraying on glue? I use double sided tape, but I could be in the minority with that one. It makes for a lot quieter running of trains, but it is a pain in the proverbial as you have to build in the sides afterwards. Having tried glue a long time ago, I just couldn,t put up with the noise when loco passed over glued section.
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Excellent work Denis. That red oxide looks spectacular. And you have ballasting to look forward to. And you have a LOT of track. Sooner you than me...............
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Thanks lads. Yeah, that's exactly how I feel Rob. It was pretty grim going there for a while, but finally beginning to see the light.
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Yeah, its nicely tucked away in the corner. . Look at you with your station buildings and towns and whatnot. You certainly have been busy. Keep it up, coming on great
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Thanks for that
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Cheers for that Dave. Clicked on that and up popped both of my pre orders. Although I have another question now. Is the 141 situation still " expressions of interest" or actual orders?. And when will we be getting actual prices and details of the actual locos? Just wondering............ I like the word "actual"
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Sure does Denis. And just spacing out the tracks correctly is bloody tedious. You are getting there now though. Keep it up- look forward to the scenic work. Its what I am doing- or I would lose the plot totally
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I dont have an account with IRM. I just order as needed. I will go searching emails and see what I find. Thanks for the replies
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Layout looking a bit more civilized at last. Track "underlay" fixed down and the board painted the obligatory grey. The track is just laid loosely in place ahead of sticking down and the dreaded ballasting. Think I will "rustify" the track before sticking down this time. Bit of a pain to do after its in place. I have also put in a few of the old station buildings to give some perspective on what I am planning. Have to rejig the tunnel that was in the corner too. The old facings wont work with the new track radii. Busy busy....
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Just wondering lads. How does one check pre orders. I know I pre ordered three Park Royals and a MM 141, but I am damned if I can find any details on them in the SHOP section. Any help please?
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Christ! How many did you get? Looks like about 47 or so Also, how did you get that little layout done so quickly? And also, what's a blue sky?
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Denis, I could make two sides for you if the standard of my one on my layout would be ok. If you think it is rubbish, just politely refuse. Free of charge of course. You were good enough to offer me a bus you had a couple of weeks ago. If you prefer patented products, it's all good.
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straight out of my head James. If you look back to my first post on the layout, it explains it a bit better. It was really a case of what fitted originally. Thanks for the comment though. its looking a bit sorry for itself at the moment
