Dunluce Castle

Oh wow, must check that out now, happy days.

Hello all, 

I just seen this on FB and thought I would share it. Sad to see it go, I remember waltzing in when Joe used to run the shop and it always provided an excellent service. 

I've said this before but I'll say it again, I love how the layout is surroundinged by black coverings, really makes the layout pop out and become the centre of attention. 

Has anyone else seen this? I just have and it is unreal. Left me speechless, and asking a lot more questions! Got a good laughter from it as well. 

Superb!

It's quite ironic that 4 years ago I thought the Sandite set would be out of service and yet it has still been running these past few years, it's very much pleasing to see. If anyone has any photos or videos from this year, they are more than welcome to share. Here's my very quick video, enjoy! 

Superb pieces there, thanks for sharing! Here's some coming up on the 18th from a different auction place. Some GNRI nameplates. 

https://www.gwra.co.uk/nextauction.html

How have I not seen this earlier, the signal cabin looks absolutely amazing, you should be really proud! 

Great to see some photos, looking well. 

80 class is looking well, very nice!

Hello Patrick,

Thank you for your interest, I unfortunetly have nothing more to show, it has not progressed any further which is a real pity, even for myself to say, so I do apologise.

Nelson

The Belfast to Dublin enterprise is here to stay, especially with the recent overhaul to all the sets.

Stay safe everyone, schools and universities have closed for the day here in the north.

Just a quick heads up for anyone who may have had the same idea as me but the Belfast to Dublin line is completely closed over the weekend.

Perhaps the best thing for this would be to see who has done a plough van before and see what you like and maybe contact them to see if they would take a commission, that is if you get no response from this tho.

Hello all,

Now that I'm commuting to Coleraine nearly everyday, you very easily spot movements on the network, such as the Sandite, new PW thing movin about and even some new wagons, which is what this thread is about.

On Tuesday I noticed a flat bed bogie wagon off the traverser at York Road. It is nearly identical to those stored in Ballymena but they look brand new, with glossy black paint and the springs/axle boxes picked out in blue and yellow. What I want to know is what are they used for? Whilst passing Antrim today, there were 4 yellow boxes on top filled with ballast. The capacity looked very low compared to the ballast wagons currently at Blfast Central.

I remember reading on this forum that the construction of them isn't as good as others, so it makes me wonder why new ones are being obtained, that is if they are new of course.

I'd be interested to read if anyone has any knowledge or understanding about these wagons.

Nelson

Ps, is this the right area to post this sort of stuff? I'm always more than willing to help by sharing thoughts on things that I find, and eager to hear what others think.

Hello all,

https://www.gumtree.com/p/hobbies-collectibles/-bncr-class-a-original-steam-engine-1800s-raised-sign-irish-railways-antique-belfast-collectors/1267298768

I have spotted this for sale on Gumtree, however I won't be making a purchase, so this is just a heads up. I've already informed the seller that it is a wagon plate instead of one that comes off an engine, but i believe they are still persisting that it is one.

Anyhow as I said, just a heads up, if your interested and willing to pay then work away, it's a nice example. However I do believe the price should be around £90 to £100. Previous BNCR wagon plates have sold for £60,£65,£80.

There is also a LMS NCC wagon plate for sale if anyone is interested.

Hope this helps,

Nelson

Thanks guys, it's something that I will certainly think about attending.

Is this the main show in the south that everyone talks fondly of? I want to go to an exhibition sometime but would rather go to one of the "best" ones.

D&M models do the full enterprise set in RTR.

Makes you wonder just how limited the actual run of both engines were, does anyone knows?

The work that they have done is amazing, it looks brilliant.

http://www.simonbrien.com/new-homes/cultra-station-bt18-0au-763

No the sandite set was at York road last week, I highly doubt it's been scrapped since.

They've been on the move double heading with ballast wagons as trials.