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  1. Metrovik
    Haven't gotten round to it but it's the next job on an ever growing list.....
  2. Metrovik
    Well here We are again, right on schedule, but with significant progress for once. The Permanent way train has finally arrived! Track was pinned down onto the Cork (thanks @LNERW1) and track was given a nice coat of dirt. Hopefully it'll help mask the fact that it's Hornby set track....... After that incredibly tedious process of masking and painting, we move onto the other tedious job of ballasting, but mercifully I ran out of glue. Let's hope it doesn't take a month to finish....... As usual tips and advice is not only welcomed but encouraged.
  3. Metrovik
    Nevermind, I've had a look myself and realised what a stupid question this was. Feel free to delete this topic Mods.....
  4. Metrovik
    That wheelbase is adorable!
  5. Metrovik
    Probably going a bit over the top here, but does anybody know of the suitability of this ballast for an Irish line in steam days? Any input is much a appreciated.
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    Id probably go for something more southern myself. Mabye try and start with a few wagons and build up to a tank engine? Just enough for a sleepy GSR/CIE branchline. As for the coaches, personally I wouldn't notice but maybe that's half the problem.......
  7. Metrovik
    Your work is simply inspiring me Gibbo, literally! I just need to find a suitable conversion...
  8. Metrovik
    I don't think I've ever seen quite so many puns in one post..... Love it.
  9. Metrovik
    Shame there aren't more events to commemorate these significant dates.
  10. Metrovik
    Any news on the WLWR loco? The 800s are far too big for my little branchline. Although it is looking VERY good.
  11. Metrovik
    Yor a brave man. Too many wires for me....
  12. Metrovik
    Fair play to ya Gibbo, looking well. Says alot that the man has been on the forum for a few days and has already won the day 4 times.....
  13. Metrovik
    Drool........
  14. Metrovik
    Sorry not very clear. The tweezers are for picking the fluff out of the motor and the power cables are not in use. They're just sitting there and once applied to the motor it occasionally moves a tiny bit but mostly just makes a puff of smoke. The brushes and commutator have been cleaned but the magnet is slightly weak however it still chugs around by hand however I suspect it may be the problem.
  15. Metrovik
    Ah ha! I haven't given up on this just yet! On the workbench lately was the triang 3F which is running well, although it does need a new buffer. Although so does literally every single piece of rolling stock in this entire collection! Nellie works well flawlessly in forward detection although very much the opposite in reverse. And finally, I set out repairing the triang diesel. Seems to be a problem with the motor though. Not responding. Any thoughts?
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    Everyone needs to play trains from time to time...... Don't ask how they got the car in that wagon! Spurred on by the accessories with these bullied opens, I've had the realistic but very infuriating idea to fit 3 links to my stock. I just need an uncoupler and a very steady hand.
  17. Metrovik
    Road bridge looking lovely derek, and your scratchbuilt footbridge from earlier in the thread is better than i could hope to create right now!
  18. Metrovik
    While it's not quite been a month, heres some, what seems like early Progress! The "so shiny it's blinding" roof has not gotten a lovely coat of rust, its nice to be able to look at it with the lights on now! Painting of the station has gone ahead at last in what (I hope) are close enough to GSR early CIE station colours! The concourse has been roofed and flooring added too. And finally thanks to the lads at IRM, the first prototypicalish train has arrived at Beagnach end! I've reached a bit of a creative block on how to furnish the concourse though. Any easily scratch built suggestions?
  19. Metrovik
    A pre-weathered authentically filthy silver one!
  20. Metrovik
    So none of these down the back of the couch at IRM towers?
  21. Metrovik
    Thanks very much for all your help. Much appreciated.
  22. Metrovik
    Could have something to do with the staggering of the platforms? Just a guess.
  23. Metrovik
    My thoughts exactly, i tried searching for this thread earlier and couldn't find it.
  24. Metrovik
    Thanks @Horsetan PM sent
  25. Metrovik
    God almighty, this layout is stunning! Yet another question of "How did i miss this?"
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