Flying Snail

This thread prompts a couple of questions for you on the GSWR/GSR numbering @jhb171achill. You mention above that all ex-WLWR stock was renumbered by the GSWR in the 900 to low 1000s series. Were there any particular rules for the other number series? For instance, did they number by carriage type/function? Where any series reserved for the other acquired railways pre 1901 - I ask because I came across two ex-WCIR third class saloons numbered 600 and 601 (thanks to a WCIR article that you provided on another thread ), so should I be looking out for other carriages in the 600 series if I was trying to track down other WCIR stock? (there was a brake third that also lasted a while under the GSWR)

I think Marks Models (https://www.marksmodels.com/) purchase second hand model railway collections. There's a few guys on here who might have leads to traders also.

Thanks, will definitely give it a go. I've a couple of Leslie's kits lined up to start me off and I recently picked up some Alphagraphix card kits which I think some others here have used as templates for scratch building

As Patrick said above - this is a very insightful how-to, particularly your techniques for the master versions. Providing the actual MJT part numbers too is very helpful to anyone wanting to build their own: especially those like me trying to figure out if we have what it takes to scratch-build

Congratulations!

Nice to see this one developing - you've a great space to work with

Wow. It really does look wonderful. You can see that everything has been carefully considered - even the little things, like the buildings in the back scene in the centre: the sense of depth they provide is really convincing!

Enjoyed the Ballyglunin video - looking forward to seeing it at a future event

Yep, ... I wouldn't call Stradbally remote. Stradbally is on the N80 and 15 minutes from Junction 15 on the M7. 70,000 make it down to the Electric Picnic every year, and over 200,000 showed up to Ratheniska (the next parish over) in September for the Ploughing Championships. Unfortunately, what is fair to say is that public transport from Portlaoise to Stradbally isn't great but as its about a 10km trip taxis are an option.

I'll be watching out for Ken's announcement too, it looks really good!

Nice job! I agree with @Galteemore above, its great to see the so much scratch modelling on the forum. Inspiring - and lots of great info provided for the rest of us to learn from.

No. 2 look excellent - lots of detail, lining is sharp - it really looks well. As others have said, the layout looks great too ... looking forward to seeing more of both!

Thanks @Colin R - some good leads there: I'll keep my eyes peeled for David Walker's article too!

I was taken by that too - and did you notice the bars in the windows? Given the poor reputation of WCIR carriages I was beginning to wonder if there was some fate worse than 3rd class travel on the GS&WR. So then, I had a read of the IRRS article that you posted above back when I first started asking about the WCIR, and the answer to this problem (like so many others) appears to be: BEER

Photo: GSWR 600 - 30' Saloon Third Found a RN Clements picture of an illusive former WCIR carriage thanks to this spot on the ebay watch thread. I went ahead and purchased it and it arrived this morning. Now that I know what I'm looking for, I hope I can spot it or its sister 601 in other archives! Am well-chuffed (pardon the pun)

Caaark, boy! Kent station might be what you're looking for (bend goes immediately into a tunnel mouth though) For inspiration look no further than @scahalane's excellent thread here: And there's soon going to be an N scale version too from @Kevin Sweeney:

Wow - you've been busy and very productive: the layout looks brilliant! Excellent camera work too, it really brings it all to life!

Welcome Darrman! Stick the Tayto lorry on a 20' flat wagon behind the Guinness and the Lyons and you'll have the ultimate train

My sincere condolences to Noel's family, friends and colleagues.

This is something else indeed. The scale of the project, the mix of techniques and the quality of what you're producing: wow! This is awe inspiring!

I really enjoyed watching that: its a seriously impressive project alright ... I was fascinated by the various techniques and jigs he used to "scale up" the modelling process

Nollaig shona daoibh go léir Hopefully Santa left a few train sets under the tree for the next generation

Looking great - can't wait to get my hands on these. Happy Christmas to all at IRM, and thanks for all you do for the hobby!

A Lima Orient Express train set (SNCF version) got me going when I was 11!

Top notch!