The Derry Road

THE END OF THE LINE Hi everyone Is this literally the end of the line, I started this layout in February 2014, and it has taken me until May 2014, so ten years to get to where it currently is now. It was controlled by a H&M Duette controller wired for cab control via 18 DPDT switches, in April 2017 I took the plunge and switched to DCC and didn’t look back. In 2024 I became gradually quite unwell resulting in being Hospitalised over Christmas and New Year, resulting in an illness that has left me with serious mobility issues, as a result I am giving serious consideration to dismantling the layout and getting a new layout on the ground floor. Plans have already being drew up. So this is probably the last posting for this layout. I have added some pictures taken today by my daughter showing the start and the end of its construction. Thanks to anyone who followed or showed interest in its development over the years. Regards Ray

Excellent work Patrick well done TDR

Hi everyone one NI ambulance and two RUC landrovers fitted with blue flashing lights, almost ready to fit on the layout by the pub fight scene VID_20240822_154104816.mp4 VID_20240822_154143792.mp4

Hi All, anyone using liquid poly for joining plasticard, reserve a small amount in a small jar with lid, add plastic scraps and cut up waste pieces and add to liquid poly leave overnight then stir when required, makes liquid plastic to fill any gaps in plastic kits/joints. TDR

Great find Noel to complete the rake TDR

Another great exhibition, enjoyed meeting up with Noel, Fran, Kieran, Andy, Jim and George, looking forward now to NEC in April 2024. TDR

Yep I'll be there on Saturday, leaving early tomorrow morning TDR

Roads and Rails have posted on Facebook, check it out, a replacement for Warley it seems. TDR

Its a smaller version of Warley, good show too TDR

Fully agree Noel, I;ve been going to Warley for the past twenty years, maybe see you at Glasgow or Model world Live if your attending

Saddened to hear Hattons are closing down. I've dealt with them since 1978 when I bought my first point and electric point motor from them and had many, many orders since, they'll be missed. TDR

Thank you Thank you Thanks Noel

Hi everyone, Carrying on from the last update, I've now completed phase 2. Textures/rapids, applied to the river and the bottom of the waterfall, although white this will dry clear and be picked out later by dry brushing , some pics attached. enjoy TDR

Thanks to everyone whom responded to my latest post, its very encouraging. TDR

Hi everyone, just a quick update on the layout. I have been putting this on the back burner for a while and finally picked up the nerve to give it a go, having watched several videos, this is the results so far. There is still lots to do to the river and the waterfalls to achieve the finish i'm after. The pictures show the last two days attempts thus far. Enjoy TDR

Ok, see you there Noel

Nice one Philip, Ill be there both days wandering about

They are home made, thank you

Hi All A further update showing the latest additions to the fleet, A rake of Dapol modified tanks to x 13 molasses tanks pulled by 036 revealing 8 new MIR bogie ballast wagons. I’ve also replaced the dummy signals on the station side with new working colour light signals made from brass rod, strip, wire and ladders with the 3 aspect heads from Berko and Railtech, ground shunt, theatre and route indicators, hoping to connect to the panel this weekend. Some pictures showing the changes to the yard too with two new hoists, fuel point and tank in place. I have to thank Geoff Johnston for providing the old style NIR logos for the two blue hunsletts all three hunslets are are running well with sound added to all three, There is also some pics showing the inside of the signal box and shed. Enjoy TDR VID_20230719_143758299.mp4

Hi Popeye there are two sets both from the same seller on ebay, one set Bachmann 33104, the other prieser 10799. seller is UDIOW. Both sets were repainted. Hope this helps. TDR

It was an idea i had for two old Q kits that had become brittle and started showing signs of cracks, so rather than bin them i thought of placing them in a scrap yard TDR Thank you TDR

Hi All, just a quick update with some pictures, I’ve spent the last 6 months, making, modifying, detailing and painting many, many bits and pieces. Today I started placing some of these on the layout starting with the town area, road works, bar fight, police check point on railway bridge and a loco scrap yard, much more has to be done in these areas , but its a start, I will also be adding several more in the next few weeks to other areas too, Some pictures contain loco Surgery LOL enjoyTDR

Hi All, some more bits and pieces under construction for the layout, just finished two cranes waiting weathering, with a Hunslet and oil tanks on the go in the background. TDR

I had a great ay at the Bangor exhibition this afternoon, met some old friends and made and met some new ones, Thanks to anyone whom took time to chat and share knowledge and experiences, Special thanks to Kieran, Patrick Paul, Anthony, Joe, Jim and Geoff, nice seeing you guys. Regards Ray

Totally agree, jhb171achill, the police/military wagons are to be included into a vintage vehicle show on the layout. TDR