Geordiekerryman

Above and beyond my ambitions and health allows Free to good home, collection only from Tralee area three baseboards 1. 6 foot by 3 foot on substantial legs and castors. Painted. 2. 6 foot by 20" No legs. Painted in primer 3. 70" by 30" approximately. No legs. Professionally built. To good to scrap Keep on shunting Geordiekerryman Phone - 087 679 4932

Thanks B Ridley

Hi After much planning & big ambitions in railway modelling my health has forced me to considerably reduce these ambitions. Hence I am offering for sale 2 Baseboards 1. 6ft X 3ft. 9mm Ply on 3" X 1" timber. It stands on substantial legs & castors. Looking for €150 or sensible offers 2. 71" X 31 !/2" . 12mm ply on 2" X1" timber. No legs. Looking for €30, the cost of the wood. I'm based in Kerry. Because of the dimensions Collection only. Pics by request, Email ridball@gmail.com. Regards Ridley Nichol (GeordieKerryman)

Hi Has anyone built a slope into their layout. How do you make the transition from flat to rise. Peco track, neither setrack, nor streamline bend in the vertical plane. So please enlighten me how it is done Regards GeordieKerryman

Hi out there Long time no speak regarding Bikers End. Laying track at the moment. Completely different to previous submissions. Now, I have learnt a smidgeon about 21st century Railway Modelling in the last few months. But the thing that now has me completely mystified is Signalling, that is placement , type etc. I'm setting the layout in the 1950's / 60's in rural England so all signals will be semaphore. Can anybody out there help please. Regards Geordiekerryman

How are the tests of JMRI going. I have downloaded JMRI, but am confused by the barrage of information.

Hi again Thanks for your replies to my thread on Railmaster /Elink. I've been hearing some favourable comments recently regarding JMRI Control Software used with a SPROG interface. I'd like to ask the same question as before. Does any IRM member use this application, or have any knowledge of its use??? Regards Geordiekerryman

Thanx Boskonay, I am intending to use it with my Laptop, dispensing with my Select.

Hi Everone. I haven't visited for quite some time, but more of that elsewhere. Have any members of IRM got any experience or knowledge of the Hornby Elink/Railmaster software system. If its rubbish, then I don't want to waste my money. Any comments please Regards Geordiekerryman

Do you still have any interest. If not they are going to the dreaded E-Bay

Hi folks Attached is the final iteration of the construction model, approved & frozen by the committee this week. It was felt that a Branch Line should not take the same route as the Main Line, hence the major redesign with the inclusion of a second baseboard now forming an 'L' Construction materials are being procured as we write. Some among us may have previously found and dealt with an English outlet called 'Railway Scenics'. I have purchased the DCC Bus wiring from them. Excellent to deal with, very helpful, good service and good value Now I need more help from you guys. The two baseboards are located by Gaugemaster's DCC Dowels and then Bolted together. Each baseboard is supported on casters to allow movement if the two are disconnected. The help / advice I need is in regard to the electrical connection between the two baseboards. There are four cables in all, two Power Bus and two Points Bus. I have been unable to find small plug & sockets, so that I can quickly disconnect the two boards. Has anyone overcome a similar problem????

Richie, you are the only one who showed any interest in a swap. Please advise further. Ridley

I've been scouring the calendar for the last two months (Jan & Feb) for items relating the above. Can we expect news of any events soon. Is IRM contemplating a Display / Show / Exhibition of our own???. Regards Geordiekerryman

I'm open to any offers FOR THE JOB LOT, as long as its N Gauge. G

Hi I have for exchange the following. All 00 gauge. All from the 1970’s 1. J70 Tram Locomotive. It travelled with me to countries I would rather forget, where it was part assembled. It’s had a hard life during the intervening years. I am sure a kit basher can complete this kit. I can not remember the maker of the kit. It has as far as I can see all the items to repair and complete this item. It has the motor and gears installed. 2. Airfix body and Kemilway Chassis. I think it’s a 4-6-0. It is incomplete. 3. 2 incomplete Anbrico Tram bodies 4. 0-6-0 Built Panier Tank Kit. Not sure of Class. Can’t remember the kit manufacturer . Includes Motor & Gears. 5. Naked 0-4-0 Chassis Not sure of Class. Can’t remember the kit manufacturer. No Motor, No Gears 6. Track items, I off 45 degree curve, marked R606. 4 off 7” Straights marked R600, 2 with electric contacts. I don’t have it in my heart to dump these parts. I am offering the items as a job lot in exchange for items to enable me to progress my N Gauge layout (Bikers End). Surely someone out there can make good use of them. Regards Geordiekerryman

They are the people I was referring to

Bikers End has developed into two baseboards. Of course these baseboards need Locating dowels for accuracy in assembly. The only retailer I could find them on Ebay won't post to Ireland the English B*****. Does anyone know where I can get them Regards Geordiekerryman

Hi BosKonay I had looked at Woodies, but really wanted to use no more than two sheets, ie 3ft by 3ft.I had also had mixed comments re Floor Tiles. But if your happy with them that'll do for me. Thanks Geordiekerryman

Help Fellas I've approached all the outlets thought likely to sell 3mm Cork Sheeting, but no success. Does anyone out there know of ANY retailers likely to have this commodity. I'm at at a point where starting the big adventure in earnest is totally held up Yet again HELP PLEASE Geordiekerryman

I guess it's pertinent that Wanderer does not show his location in his profile. Well I am now settled in Kerry. Does he know where he is???

Has anyone experience (good or bad) of Tap splices or Blade Splices. My soldering skills are years out of date and on the surface those who sell such things of course sing their praises. Appreciate any experienced comments Regards Geordiekerryman

Hi Fellas I'm confused. There are so many differing opinions regarding whether to lay cork or not on the layout baseboard. Many swear by it, many say that it serves no useful purpose, some say that benefits sound wise are negated by the sound created after ballasting. Is there any consensus within IRM Help Please Geordiekerryman

N Gauge Locomotive control DCC and thinking about DC Points Control

Hi Folks Here is the reincarnation of my proposed layout. The baseboard is built & almost ready to go buying track materials As before, comments and critique appreciated Happy New Year to ALL Geordiekerryman