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Pretty lousy behaviour Dave, no question. They would have cost you £5.00 a piece, and they're incorrect. [bELL logo was aligned with the vertical corrugations to the rear] Plus the roof was white/dirty, it appears.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49934-c-rail-irish-modelling-proposal/

Richie.

Yip, sure is an expansion joint. I would think its there to minimise any expansion nearest the frog, so it expands in straight rail, rather than the crossover?

Yip, it's nearing completion - only another 300 or so corrugated sheets for the roof, and then the 5mm ground sheet so that your track level is even. Have you finalised how you're going to finish the hard standing outside and inside the shed? I'm staggered at the progress, v. impressive altogether!

Couldn't help it.... Roof's on, corrugated sheeting has started. More over the weekend.

Richie.

Yip, gonna head early, all the decent gear is gone by lunch and all's left is doll's house stuff and postcards of busses!

Great googly moogly, but that's mighty impressive. Is there something in the water lately where Connolly inspired layouts demand trojan progress or wha?!

Lads,

I'm absolutely floored by the responses! Thanks very much, it's appreciated.

Top class, I love the versatility of paper and card. Do you work it out in 3d cad first ( what software do you use?) or do you design on paper old school??

It's worked out old skool first, usually having a quite pint with a sketch book, to figure out how the real thing was put together, and then the best way to put a card version together. Then the brick counting/measuring/photo studying/trawling through planning files starts, and the drawings of the elevations done up in AutoCAD. Then there's a few prototypes to make, and when I'm happy with the process of assembly, I take photographs of the same brick or stone type, and fill in the drawings with it. That's done in Photoshop, and overlaid with dirt, muck, graffiti and signage.

[Prototyping and assembly process of Attymon Goods Shed I posted on yuku]

@ Weshty - yeah by all means, commissions most welcome, whether it has commercial viability or not. Every building, whether a one-off or a "run" are put together with the same methods so that they are solid as a rock. If it's a kit that someone wants or the assembled item, there's no extra cost for being the first adopter!

Regards,

Richie.

Marks Models is the official spares supplier for Murphy Models. I ordered several sets and collected them at the Blackrock show but I don't think they were for sale there I think you had to pre order them with Mark.

I ordered a replacement spindle for a Lima Class 20 in 1988, and again in 1997 - still waiting....... I'd rather wait for Weshty ta.

Off grid for the last few days with exams and such, but got a bit done Sunday night. The trusses have since been painted a mix of PVA and grey to firm them up and Balsa wood purlins will be stuck on tomorrow to firm up the roof. Anthony asked if it might be a kit possible with this building. I tried uploading a .pdf to have a go at but it was 120 mb! Connolly Shed is at 24 sheets and counting, not including reinforcement, so I doubt a kit is realistic, but if anyone wants one gimme a shout. I'd rather build another one than write instructions for many!

This is the rear of this shed, as the front used to be, blocked in with blockwork, the same "conservation" logic CIE have happily vomited upon many planning authorities in the interest of "progress".

Not sure if Grift is a single entity or many gobshites, but he's certainly tagged enough around Connolly to warrant recognition here! Incidentally, the "One Love" tag is from the bizarre graffiti seen on the carriage sidings in Connolly not so long ago.

Regards,

Richie.

That's Class!

Great photos lads, love the time trial vid too!

More info on the lift...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48073612@N04/5124447894/

Original vid I spotted on Discovery a few years ago...starts about 0:45 seconds in.

[video=youtube_share;HNtwkXcXBTI]

R.

Comin on nicely, liking the flow of the new layout, looks more natural. Keep up the good work.

Which edition is it Seamus? Mine is a beige cover with a black and tan railcar 2637 and 29120 DMU. Where did you find it? Oh, incidentally, the book below is on sale in Chapters, Parnell Street, Dublin 1, for 12.99. The RPSI book is also on special for 4.99.

Title: Dublin & South Eastern Railway

Author: Ernie Shepherd, Gerry Beesley

Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing Ltd

ISBN: 9781857800821

Binding: Hardback

Format: 287 x 220

Illustrations: 4 maps. 12 line drawings.145 black/white photos

Description: The D&SER served one of the most populous and picturesque parts of Ireland with its origins as far back as 1834. This comprehensive and thoroughly researched history is fully illustrated throughout, with photographs, drawings and other documents. Includes listings of all locomotives and passenger stock, plus track plans for the stations. Published 1998. 4 maps. 12 line drawings. 145 black/white photos. 160 pages. Laminated hardback.

Richie.

Fair point Wrenn, it's not cheap. I was actually thinking about it from a casting - moulding perspective. The quality yer man has got is pretty good, and If the detail were brought to a really high standard, then 30 notes seems fair enough, if you could then cast as many sideframes for chassisss [?] or bogie sideframes (Y25) as you needed. I think RedRich mentioned something about custom bogies once. Just a thought is all...

hmmph, and there was me thinking it was something noble, and you tell me its a fat bird!!! lol

Reading may's edition, there's a bit about a chap making warflats and such from Shapeways, Wild Board Models. Now I know there has been a fair bit of discussion on Shapeways before, but I had a look at what Wild Boar are producing, and it's much improved. Take a look at the ramp wagon at the end of the link, it is mighty impressive. Perhaps the 20ft chassis is no longer a pipe dream?

https://www.model-railways-live.co.uk/News/Wild_Boar_Models_announce_range_of_OO_gauge_wagon_kits/

More photos....

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/50852-printed-warwell-wagons/page__st__50&do=findComment&comment=647667

Richie.

On another occasion, the ITG's 'Last Resort' tour on 17 November 1990, IÉ 071 was paired with NIR 111 for the run between Belfast Central and Portrush and back to Central. The short headshunt in Portrush meant that the locos had to be split and run round the train separately.

I'd have paid to see that particular waltz, like the lazy mating ritual of two fat geese

I'm not into mating rituals of either diesels nor geese, just to be clear

Great intro frank, and welcome aboard.

Even though MIR may have passed into history, all is not lost. To my mind, this is the golden era for anyone interested in irish railway modelling. There's this spanking arena to ask stoopid questions and get the answers from the most knowledgeable about, and whatsmore Murphy Models are producing models of Irish outline diesels at a standard that not alone challenges the German knack for scaled engineering, but surpasses that of the established UK manufacturers, at a cost that is not unreasonable given the quality.

They also have rolling stock in the offing of stunning quality.

Aligned with that are the many respray facilities of existing rtr stock that can be converted without much compromise, decal producers who make transfers from anything from early steam era to yesterdays latest logos, kit makers in etched brass, resin, and much in between, to producers who do small runs of items to suit demand. There is also a database of drawings of the prototype to assist those who want scratch build freight or passenger stock, and this is all available here. And the geniuses to answer any questions ( not me!).

Don't despair at the loss of MIR, but be assured that a cranky old man from Tasmania/Waterford/Liverpool with questions would always be welcome here. Amiright lads?

Richie.

Wonderful shot Wrenn. Is it from a book or from a collection? They really butchered the poor thing - blocking up of the lower window panes and poorly rejigged brickwork. And is that a cobbled together timber platform covering the point rodding? I'm guessing the colour scheme was that cauliflower/cream & green effort? Glorious photo, nonetheless - I'll rustle up some drawings after these exams.

Richie

....with some plasticard and determination...

WHAT??? Wow, seriously impressive.

With Google's Chrome browser, as you type incorrectly it puts a wiggly red line under the word. If you spell something wrong and want to correct it, right click on top of the word, without needing to highlight it, and select the one you're looking for.

David,

What is litho tape, and where might it be found to purchase?

I'm nearly sure this is the longer version, though I could be wrong! The only difference I can see is the additional splayed supports beyond the last line of stanchions. Hope this is of some use. I looked around inchicore on Google Earth and though there appears to be a pair of them in yellow on inchicore parade, the skeleton is different on either end!

Richie