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  1. Mike 84C
    Mol, I like the captive nuts idea, on Bantry I used bolts and wingnuts OK but a bit tedius having to level the bb tops every time we exhibited.
  2. Mike 84C
    Mashima in my Bandon tank runs perfectly, with a High level gearbox and I have used the plunger pickups in the kit. Bought as a bundle from SSM.
  3. Mike 84C
    You have used the aluminum angle for the running rails that I/we used on Bantry. If making cassettes again I think I would lay track on the cassette. Lining up always seemed a problem so a cause of derailments! Maybe the greater mass of 7mm makes the system work better or maybe it was something else.
  4. Mike 84C
    Glad to see Bantry getting an outing and it performed after the shaky start. Been there done that! Keep up the good work lads! Mick.
  5. Mike 84C
    Thanks for posting John, my first reaction to the young man on the milling machine was where is the eye protection! Different times! When Britain made things. How times have changed from the year I was born . The Meccano Magazine kept me quiet for hours!
  6. Mike 84C
    I would go for MGWR J5 Cattle engine. Somehow very Irish but, I'm also in the Bandon tank brigade.
  7. Mike 84C
    I like the grassed tracks. Very fine modelling, the two figures in working clothes perhaps discussing happier times?
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    B101

    Mike 84C replied to jhb171achill's topic in Irish Models

    I thought for a moment it was a model!
  9. Mike 84C
    The IRRS did a booklet called "The 101 Class Locomotives of the GS&WR" The cover page also says Steaming through a century 1866-1966. Its edited by P.J. Flanagan,Ph.D. It has a couple of side views with no scale and a side, front and overhead section to 3/16" to the ft scale. These are all of locos in original condition. I bought my copy S/H some years ago for £8.50p so a trawl of s/h book sellers may be in order. I'm also sure the IRRS would have the information you need if they have a librarian to dig it out for you! Maybe need to join the IRRS. Hope this all helps.
  10. Mike 84C
    Runs nicely and looks good. Good luck with the glazing I found it very tedious! but I got there in the end. Painted mine green.
  11. Mike 84C
    Killian, please put me down for two smokebox doors. Thanks Mick
  12. Mike 84C
    Thanks gentlemen! you have sunk what I hoped would be a good idea! When I bought some of Johns overlays I also bought the S/H Dapol coaches but one was an Airfix in a Dapol box, took a lot of fiddling to make the etch fit the coach side, because the Airfix is about 2mm shorter. Lots of loud shouting from the profaneium (conservatory) where the modelling desk is. Got it right in the end but I carry a ruler now.
  13. Mike 84C
    Just a thought, has anybody tried using the Worsley Works sides as overlays as in JM models coaches?
  14. Mike 84C
    While we are talking MGWR locos how's about a J5? I'm talking off the top of my head now but I'm sure I remember measuring the LNER J72 and the wheelbase is only 1mm out. Nice etched chassis available from Wizard Models.
  15. Mike 84C
    And a very "thinking outside the box" bit of recycling . The workmanship looks rather neat. A very good find Patrick.
  16. Mike 84C
    Northroader, I really wish I had thought of your wire in tube locating device for our club layout Bantry. May have saved a lot of stress lining track up at exhibitions !
  17. Mike 84C
    I laid my track on a dense foam underlay called Tessamol which had a high strength glue on one side, I used the glued side to stick onto cork floor tiles. Ballasted the track with loose ballast and eye dropper. It worked well, did not transmit much noise and was quite quick to lay. Also tried it reversed with little difference. The Tessamol was used by an HGV Trailer builder I used to have to visit for servicing and was easy to buy from their stores. Like all good stuff not so cheap! Different subject, Mayer, do you remember Colin Dukes from the Festiniog Railway From your Wales days?
  18. Mike 84C
    David, Northport Quay looks fantastic I very much enjoy your foreground modelling but the backscene with its perspective and subtle detail, nothing leaps out but it's all there just ties it together. Well, it does for me!
  19. Mike 84C
    When I worked at Bescot we had loads of 25's. My favourite diesel, always seemed very willing , very strong for their size and while I was at Bescot about 4/5 yrs never had one fail. Looking good Darius, you have done it again pigs ear into a silk purse!
  20. Mike 84C
    How remarkable, several of us who have an interest in Irish railways, have done the same walks eaten in the same cafe and read the same books about a narrow gauge line in Staffordshire!
  21. Mike 84C
    Simons business is advertised for sale in this months Railway Modeller. Maybe you should contact him?
  22. Mike 84C
    That is a fabulous photo of Lagan, the engine crew are doing something. I like the fireman damping down the coal with the pep pipe. How sad the engine looks so neglected be quite a challenge to get that finish on a model and would you want to? Re minds me of my BR engine prep days had a special set just for that job. Then clean up and put the nice clean overalls on! Well cleanish!
  23. Mike 84C
    I like the look of the tramline with four seasons on one layout. Brilliant modelling all round though. Thanks for posting.
  24. Mike 84C
    I could easily see a Polloxfens from Ballysodare sort of mill in Bantry. Have a look on the Sligo Heritage website, I love the flying cupboards! And I'm sure JHB will know of more photographs!
  25. Mike 84C
    Hello Dane I like your idea with the extension. Now I think you do need a distillery/ beet sidings/flour mill because after running Bantry for a while you may need more traffic to keep up the interest. And you know how many trains per day ran to Cork! All those locos need trains to pull! I had not realized the railcars where Bantry based but two round trips must mean those AEC's were very reliable. Mick
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