Dunluce Castle

That is a brilliant model! The layout mentioned by Tullygrainey is available to watch here in the recent BRM YouTube video. 
 

https://youtu.be/y7WmaPyxeUo?si=jXsmGqxmnUJUTkJm

I recently came across this footage on YouTube of the very line covered in this thread, but from an earlier period. It features a mixture of liveries so could be from anywhere between 1923 and 1930s? Very crisp imaging which is great for viewing. The clip starts at the one minute mark.

https://youtu.be/iXm7qNdZc3w?si=puWjxF7s5VlCl9qT

It was lovely to see you again Patrick and to see Brookhall Mill now on the exhibition circuit! 

I have to agree with what others have said above, 3D printing has huge potential, especially resin printing which leaves very little visible print lines and fine detail. The models pictured above look great! 

Not too sure if this is any good, but a sound decoder has been uploaded to the website. Last orders today at 2pm. Hope it is of use. 
 

https://www.hattons.co.uk/688111/murphy_models_mm0567_po_21_pin_digital_sound_decoder_for_murphy_models_class_121_locomotives_pre_owned_/stockdetail

Fantastic!! 

Great progress! Looking forward to seeing them together complete. 
 

Where did you get the figures from? They look the part too.

I was able to take a picture of the livery diagram for the new Y class and I think it will look rather smart. 
 

Congratulations to Marks Models for bringing a new model onto the market. 
 

Apologies for the blur on the picture. 

I can confirm the DART was operational and worked quite nicely. We got the bus from Belfast into the city centre, then DART from Tara St to Blackrock, then using Booterstown(?) on the way back. 

My guess is a wagon of some sort... the two gatherings of black/grey pixels being buffer heads, then the white pixels on top being a prototype body shell. 

Looking forward to seeing this one progress Alan! 

Hello all, 

I noticed this advertised in the recent Railway Modeller, a commissioned Rapido model based on the Will Hay film “Oh Mr Porter”, adjourned with the fictional lettering of the Southern Railway Northern Ireland.
 

A quick google search brought up this website with other featured models. 
https://www.photogra-fix.com/railways

I thought the brake van looked rather smart and wanted to share with others who may be interested in it too. 
 

Nelson. 

A brilliant picture of two fantastic models together.

This is an immaculate model! Thank you for the clear step by step build process, very useful to lean from. 

A very interesting thread and excellent accompanying pictures, very useful! 
 

if I remember correctly there are various carts in the Ulster Folk Museum. There are scale models to demonstrate farming methods in the Ulster Folk side (one of the gallery buildings) and full size examples at the Transport side of the museum, at the bottom in the “land, sea, air” galleries. 

I must admit to being one of the guilty party  in asking to see pictures of the layout and I’m glad I did! This layout is just wonderful in every way, the detail, the colour and superb rolling stock is a delight to look at. Thank you for sharing. 

Hello all, 

I’m unsure if this is the right location to post this, so it the moderators could move it more appropriate that would be great!
 

The title of this thread may be a bit strange. It is however the name of a new shop that has opened in Newtownards, County Down. I am not affiliated in any way but just want to share for those who like to shop local or see before they buy. 

Primarily a card gaming shop, it has recently expanded into model kits as well as model supplies. 
 

They have a wide range of paints, mostly acrylics with some lacquer and enamel paints coming soon. They have a very detailed range of grass tufts and scenery. Lastly, they have a very good range of airbrushes and airbrush spares. 
 

Well worth a look if you are in the area. Or travelling down, this shop along with “Ards Model Centre” make for a good day out. 
 

Derails are as follows, 

142 Francis Street, Newtownards, BT23 7DY

(off the roundabout, parking to the rear or street). 
 

075953 09917

Nelson. 
 

This is a really fantastic announcement, long overdue in RTR format, so their arrival in 2024 will be very welcomed! 

Just to echo upon the comments of others, I went to see Gordon Hunt of Ulster Model Railway Club and his fantastic layout of Donaghadee station and surrounding area. A superb model and real delight to see in person. 

Nelson. 

Good to see this released, or nearly released. 
If I recall correctly I think the original plans were for Dapol to make an NCC liveried version, but was changed to the above. A better decision in my opinion given the additional lining and crest on the tank sides. 

I had noticed the railwayana for sale too, every piece I thought commended a very good (albeit high) price. 
Suppose it shows that there is a good collectors market out there and auction is the place to be if you really really want something. 
Thank you for sharing the above pictures. 

Hello all! 

I appreciate the comments and likes from my above post! It is great to be modelling again. 

I don't have a lot to show in this update, but I thought I would share this recent creation. 

GNR(I) Y5 Passenger Van from Provincial Wagons. 

Available as a resin kit or Ready To Run (RTR). 

The kit is complete with metal buffer heads, metal wheels, tension lock couplings and transfers. 

Email Leslie McAllister at,
 lesliemcallister@aol.com 
or check out rest of the range on the Provincial Wagons website. 

Hopefully other posts will follow soon. 

Stay safe, 

Nelson. 

Suitable(ish) rolling stock can be easily found through Slaters O gauge wagon kits. 

They have a number of MR and LMS vans (outside framed) along with open wagons, that could easily pass off without too much work. 

Paintwork could also make a big difference with plenty of browns/greys with patches of paint work covering old lettering. 

Hello, 

Enlarging the axle boxes too far on Provincial Wagon kits, even if only by a small amount, is easily done. 

The best way I would personally fix it, is by echoing what NIR said above. A brass bearing should fit nicely and give the axle somewhere correct to rest. 

The axle box may need opening up even more to accept the brass bearing, but take it nice and slow, checking now and then for fit and you should be good to go! 

Good luck! 

Nelson. 

I noticed this too but have yet to see any photos of the actual model, which makes me wonder if they have changed their plans? Hattons recently showcased that Dapol are making a UTA livery variant.

This is what I had mentioned to a friend, nothing official/factual, just my theory. "I noticed that about Dapol changing their plans as well... Rather strange, but the UTA livery must be more attractive to them/their customers. If I recall correctly there is another NCC O gauge livery jinty on the market, albeit from one of the retro/tinplate companies, so I wonder if that swayed their decision at all". 

Nelson.