Patrick Davey

Always a great read - a big shout out to Alan O'Rouke for the huge work he does to bring the two issues to us each year and for his insightful editorials.

Such an unusual prototype and as always a fine model David. Would be interesting to see the red livery for the truck, I think it might be more appealing than the current contrast with the grey?

And we're off! Have you decided on a livery and number yet Alan?

May 30th 1975, and one of the last linen deliveries by rail from Brookhall Mill nears the end of its long journey from Co. Antrim to Youghal, Co. Cork, passing Bog Road level crossing. Although now owned and operated by Northern Ireland Railways, the linen van was the last remaining one to wear the original GNR livery and was much sought after by photographers, especially when hauled by a Supertrain-liveried loco such as C class No. 225 as here. (With thanks to Eamonn Redmond @enniscorthyman for his hospitality!)

Delighted it went so well Alan, gutted wasn’t able to be there!!!

Both aged 32: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn00rk1znkvo

Looks fab!

Good luck with the move Patrick & Maureen. One of the many benefits of this forum will be seen in the amazing legacy of pictures and videos which you have left for us to enjoy in this thread, for which you deserve our sincerest thanks. Hoping Maureen’s Mum is doing well.

You said ‘humane’????

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce991j48q72o

Very sorry to hear this

I've just put that into Google Translate and this came out: Two steam locomotives, NIR 80 Class, NIR Hunslet, AEC Railcar in GNR, CIE & UTA liveries, and The Fintona Horse Tram.

Cheers B.

Any update folks?

Love the photo of UG48 at GVS.

It was something of a great pleasure to visit this stunning layout as Alan prepares it for its first exhibition outing.

THE BCDR COMES TO CLOGHERHEAD Extremely rare footage has just emerged of a BCDR train at Clogherhead. Apparently the holy man St. Donard of the Mourne Mountains was a follower of Gannet the Great of Clogherhead and this inspired the two communities to work together to create stronger bonds between them. During the morning of Saturday July 23rd 1949, a special BCDR pilgrim train left Newcastle, Co. Down, heading for Banbridge. The train was hauled by 442t No. 30 and consisted of three BCDR six-wheel carriages - this is now the first and only recorded time that a BCDR train worked to Ballyroney and beyond. Upon arrival at Banbridge, a GNR carriage and Y van were due to be added to accommodate additional pilgrims and their provisions, but due to unexpected issues with coupling the GNR stock to the BCDR stock, this took a lot longer than expected and the Y van ended up being placed between two of the BCDR carriages. The train then proceeded towards Laurencetown to join the GN main line at Scarva, before running non-stop to Drogheda. The BCDR locomotive caused quite a stir there as it ran around the pilgrim train, prior to heading north again and taking the branch to Clogherhead. Despite the late arrival, the day was a huge success and strong community bonds were created that fine summer's day long ago. BCDR.mp4 Some pics from the above! With special thanks to Alan @Tullygrainey for bringing his stunning BCDR stock to Clogherhead today.

Nice spot!

The B&W view of 'Enniskillen' - just wow!!!!

Magnificent on every level!! Loved the concept of this layout from the beginning so it's great to see these superb views David! Hope the soldering station situation gets sorted too of course. You might need to send for some fitters from Manorhamilton.

Looking forward to these - they'll fit nicely into my current project.

Just catching up on all the photos on this thread, wow, simply wow.....those GNR locos are something else!

Wiring - ugh..... not my favourite job. Give me ballasting any day.......

I see these fine wagons are now showing as sold out on the IRM website. Two packs heading my way hopefully soon

Looks to be positioned a bit deep?