DartStation

Duly ordered - looking forward to the read 

2 hours ago, islandbridgejct said:

Thank you for that. That's exactly what I was looking for.

I remember seeing the original of that layout back in the day. The stock seems more authentic now. A nice restoration job.

 

Alan

 

The original DARTs were scratch built from German HO two car sets - the newer models are ECM creations - thanks to Eoin for these - the layout is alive and well in our clubrooms at the SDMRC.

The facelift was just to refresh the look having been in storage for a few years. 

CIE asked the club to build the layout and it was used to promote the arrival of the DARTS in 1984 and made appearances around the Dublin area at the time.  

Hi popeye

Its KiBri kit - with a few modifications and my own decals.

Thanks

PR  

On 8/10/2021 at 10:45 PM, ttc0169 said:

There is always room on Tara junction….watch this space….!!!

From speaking to TTC at Wexford yesterday and with some downtime today I managed to complete my version of the new crane- here are a few pics of mine - enjoy 

waiting patiently ................................!

Received my copy from the publisher a few weeks ago, perusing through it slowly - great work JHB. 

Paul R.

On 15/7/2021 at 12:07 AM, jhb171achill said:

Today's update on all things Malahide Model Railway Museum.

Following Drew's suggestion above, signage will be ordered to explain the four scenes on the layout. There's an overall review of signage going on anyway, so it's now included in that.

When the place was opened, the initial thought was that roughly half of all of Fry's models could be displayed, and the other half stored; the two sets being swopped several times a year.

I advised against this at the time, for the obvious reasons of constant handling not being in the best interests of the models, to put it very mildly.

So, I thought, I will select the more interesting half, and get them to put up pictures of the rest. Result.

However, once the display cases were installed, it became evident that a very much greater proportion of his models could be displayed. The models Fry built (as opposed to the ones built later by other folks for the Castle layout) consist of approximately two thirds Irish, almost a third British prototypes, and a dozen or so mainland European items, plus an American five-car diesel train which Fry repainted. So, with more space than expected, the entire Irish collection (bar several duplicates) has been displayed. The only Irish stuff not displayed are one badly broken open wagon (similar to others anyway), a couple of half-built things (possible focus of a future "work in progress" display) and several duplicates - e.g. he made several "H" vans, and more than one of certain designs of BCDR, CIE, GNR and NCC coaches. In the latter case, one of each is on display and the others are stored.

There was just about enough room for all but (I think) one of the mainland European stuff.

This left the British stuff, which is a mix of the following: (a) LNWR coaches and locos - probably half or more of the British stuff; (b) other one-offs (like a BR 1950s sleeping car), and (c) well-used bought Hornby stuff which Fry had as a kid. There is no room for all of this anywhere.

Today, we had a look round the place to evaluate proposals for more glass cases, with a view to displaying this material (not the Hornby models). If this can be achieved, ALL the Fry-made stuff, bar a few items retained by members of the family, and which were never gifted away at all, will be on display.

There had been various ideas about where we might display this stuff. The most likely option has been changed, so these days I'm packing this stuff into proper conservation boxes as they're likely to be out of sight for a few years. I'll post a few pics here in the coming days and week.

To start with, this is a working LNWR mail coach. The trigger underneath activated the net mechanism on the side, to make the net drop to pick up mail bags. You can see the spring attached to the trigger on the underside of the coach.

Fry got a batch lot of LNWR crests made. Some are on the side of a GSR coach as a "GSR" crest and a couple of Dublin trams have them too! They're somewhat overscale too - a common complaint of crests and logos on model coaches of all types.

 

Hi JHB,

Regarding signage - the venue could do with some on the road leading up the the site- both ways. I travelled by car to visit on Saturday 10th, if you don't have sat nav or google maps on a smart phone you would be snookered, the signage on the main entrance is lost with the large overhanging trees. 

There is some train signage on poles as you walk into Malahide castle grounds it might be pertinent to salvage these and use on the main road up to the site from the train station on city side - I saw at least three signs on lap posts in the cast grounds on Saturday.

I agree with Drew re signage in the venue - it definitely could be improved - a notice board also - there was a family at the venue on Saturday and they asked about steam train excursions   - the staff did not know anything about RPSI steam trains or DownPatrick for that matter - a notice board could help inform for such situations , other model train exhibitions as well.

Anyway a few more thoughts that should be considered.

Hope this helps 

Thanks 

Paul R.

On 10/7/2021 at 10:09 AM, StevieB said:

And finally, how would the lime and coal have been delivered and the beet pulp and refined sugar collected, in trainloads or wagonloads?

Stephen

Back in the day we supplied sugar beet first to Tuam, when it closed then to Thurles and when Thurles closed toMallow, the beet to Tuam went by rail from Clara, but the beet we grew under contract went by Road to Thurles and finally Mallow.

Beetpulp was deliver back to the farm by lorry or collected from the rail siding at Tullamore station. Beetpulp was always in paper bags never loose when we grew beet at home in the midlands.

Hope this helps 

PR 

14 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

That's  a pity but understandable- I used to look forward to the alternating exhibitions every year.... roll on 2022 

Yes Noel, we are disappointed too as we thought things (COVID) would be sorted by then or at least under control , but given the current uncertainty its impossible ( Crystal Ball in hand) to know how things will be by then so the safest thing to do for everyone participants and visitors was to cancel for this year. 

Thanks 

Paul R. 

Hi All,

Due to the ongoing uncertainty around the control and eradication of COVID 19 infection in Ireland and following a virtual EGM the club has decided to cancel its bi annual show in Blackrock College for 2021.

We apologise but this is totally outside of our control and rather that continue with planning for the show we have reluctantly come to the conclusion that we have to cancel our show for 2021.

I am sure everyone can understand.

Thank you 

SDMRC

Hi PJR,

C rail has the pack you need - you can get them on their web site.

C rail intermodal 

Hi All

Apologies for the delay in sharing the list of traders and Exhibitors for the 2019 show this weekend in Blackrock College - proudly sponsored by Irish Railway Models.

Please Note list may change without notice: 

Irish Railway Models

All Components 

Eoin Murray Model Trains 

Model Railway Baseboards  

Una's Miniature Wonderland

Brian Collins Enterprises and Martin O'Hanlon

D & E Videos /DC Kits

Chris Dyer

Provincial Wagons 

Jim Poots Model Buses 

Derek Farrelly Model Buses 

John Keenan Model Buses 

Adrian Jackson (Lemon) Model  Buses 

David Rowe/David O'Connor Model Buses

Neal Cahill Model Buses 

Museum Of Childhood Ireland Project - information stand

G Model Scene - scenic accessories

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Times Past - model trains and accessories   

Irish Railway Records Society

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

Maritime Museum

Marks Models

Donegal Railway Restoration Society

Weir Park Books 

Murphy Models

Clifton Flewitt

Layouts 

Des Mc Glynn - Ballyheady

T-Trak group

Quarry Sidings - UMRC-  N Gauge layout

SDMRC - Rue de Boise - HO scale DCC layout

SDMRC - Schonblik - HO Scale DCC layout

Dublin Model Slot Car Club

Dublin Model Car Club

MERG - group meeting Saturday only

LGB - Garden Railways

O'Dunlaing Lego family layout

Thomas the Tank engine  - layout

The Viaduct - 00 gauge layout

Ballyconnell Road - 3mm Irish outline 

Kildare Town - 00 gauge Irish outline

A Glimpse of Austira - HO gauge

Brick.ie - Lego trains

Model Railway Society of Ireland - Ardmore - O gauge

SDMRC - Maxwell Lane - N Gauge

SDMRC - Hayden Road - N Gauge  

First Bangor Model Railway Club - Charlie's Ridge - N gauge American  

First Bangor Model Railway Club - Trebor's Park - 00 Gauge

Wexford Model Railway Club - Little Siddington - O Gauge 

Octavia Hill - Tony Ragg - 7 mm scale

North Down Model Railway Society - Mill Road - 00 Gauge

Hopefully something there for everyone !

Opening hours : 11-5 daily Saturday ,Sunday & Monday  

We are finalising the list of traders and layouts attending our show at present and will publish it here in due course,

The list on our website ( www.sdmrc.ie) is a first draft some more will be added.

Thank you

Paul R.

Just a further update on the SDMRC show over the Halloween weekend, there will be a vintage shuttle bus service between Blackrock College and the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Rally over the weekend starting at 13.00 hrs from Dun Laoghaire to outside Blackrock College on the Rock Road, the service will be 13.30 hrs from Blackrock to Dun Laoghaire. This is for Saturday and Sunday; Monday to be confirmed.

Thanks to our friends at the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Rally for providing the service for what should be a great weekend.

Thanks

Paul R.

Hi Leslie,

Dun Laoghaire station is modeled from the 1980's it was built as a request from CIE to launch the first DARTs on the line through Dun Laoghaire - 1984. It has been fully refurbished and will be running some of Eoin Murray's fine new DARTS at the show along with the original kit based models that were built at the time of its first outings.

There might even be an Ammonia train or two making its way to Shelton Abbey!

Thanks

Paul R.

Hi All,

Here is the list of exhibitors and Traders attending the South Dublin Model Railways Show at the end of the month.

This list is subject to change without notice

Trade

All Components

Brian Collins Enterprises

Martin O’Hanlon Sales

Una’s Miniature Wonderland

D&E Videos / DC Kits

Chris Dyer

Provincial Wagons – Leslie McAlister and Richard McLachlan

‘G’ Model Scene – Model Scenery

Jim Poots – Bus Kits & Paints

Derek Farrelly – Dublin Bus Models

Michael Dryhurst – Model Accessories

Mainline and Maritime Limited – Transport Publications

Irish Railway Models

Edward White Model Scenery

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Irish Railway Record Society

Weir Park Books – Diarmuid Byrne

Murphy Models

Model Rail Baseboards & Accessories

‘Times Past’ Drogheda - Model Railway Supplies

Mark’s Models

Layouts & Exhibits

First Bangor Model Railway Club – ‘Santa Clara’ U.S. ‘N’ Guage Modular Layout

Des McGlynn (DMG Models) – ‘Ballyheady - NG Irish Layout

South Dublin Model Railway Club/Midlands Model railway Club – ‘T Trak’ – ‘N’ scale Modular Layout

North Down Model Railway Society – ‘Cottley’ – ‘OO’ Gauge Layout

Irish Steam Preservation Society – Clifton Flewitt

Ulster Model Railway Club ‘ Ardrath’ – ‘N’ Gauge Layout

Michael Hand - ‘St Judes’ ‘N’ Gauge GWR Layout

Simon Hand – ‘Denton’ ‘N’ Gauge GWR Layout

Dublin Society of Model & Experimental Engineers

Model Buses – John Keenan / Nigel O’Connor

Model Buses – David O’Connor

‘Confey’ ‘HOe ... Irish Narrow Gauge Layout

South Dublin Model Railway Club – ‘Little Puckering’ 00 gauge

Wexford MRC – ‘Bridge Street’ – ‘OO’ Urban British Model Rail Layout

Wexford MRC – ‘Cynwynd’ – ‘N’ West Wales GE and BR Layout

Model Railway Society of Ireland – ‘Ardmore’ – ‘O’ Gauge Irish Layout

Dublin Model Racing Car Club

‘Staverton’ – ‘N’ gauge Layout

‘Over the Hill’ – ‘OO’ gauge Layout

Maritime Museum of Ireland

LGB – Garden Layout

South Dublin Model Railway Club – ‘Dun Laoghaire’ – 00 gauge

South Dublin Model Railway Club – ‘Lucan South’ – ‘OO’ Gauge

Lego Group – large Lego Layout

Hi Paul,

I will check with Derek and PM you - he is on holidays at the moment.

PR

Hi John,

Very quiet show overall for both exhibitors and traders alike.

Thanks

PR

Hi John,

Yes - I'm a member of the club and I was at the show I was just confirming what PaulC had asked in an earlier post - that's us- we have our show in Blackrock College in October this year.

Best

Paul R.

Hi Paul,

That would have been Derek from the SDMRC club that you were speaking with as I was operating the layout at the time, we were operating the Belturbet Layout at the show.

Kind Regards

Paul R.

The layout was built by South Dublin Model Rail Club and we are in the process of refurbishing the entire layout, the darts were modified from fleishman models and they still

Exist.

The intention is to refurbish using modern techniques and run some of Eoin's excellent models as part of the rolling stock.

Thanks

PR

Hi Noel,

PM if you need any directions or who to contact and yes the website is still up an running - we are also on Facebook too...

Best

Paul R.

Thanks for the kind comments one and all.

The magazine was made possible by the support of our sponsors some of whom are members here to mark the 40th anniversary of the club.

Re the lack of refreshments at the show, it has been noted and I will bring it back to the organising team in our club but at this stage I will not promise anything.

I must say I enjoyed the show and meeting old friends and making some new ones.

Kind regards

Paul R.

I will playing trains on 'Lucan South' at the show.

Kind regards

Paul R.