The Derry Road

Hi All, Quick update, I’ve started the track work on the fiddle yard first, mainly to test if I could get ten storage roads and it works. All the track is Peco streamline OO gauge with the points being at least medium radius and electrofrog. The storage roads are numbered 1-10 from the wall outwards, 1 and 2 are 11ft long and will be doubled powered with DC and DCC through double pole double throw (DPDT) switches, I still have quite a few DC powered locos waiting conversion to DCC. Roads 3-4are 8ft the remaining are 7ft so I can have some good scale length trains running. The roads have a distance of 15mm from sleeper edge to edge, I took inspiration form Everard Junction’s video, where he placed his at 12mm, and there is still room to get your fingers in between the rolling stock. So permanent fitting begins shortly with wiring and fixing each point in place, complete with Seep PM1 point motors. If anyone can add or give any constructive feed back/advice that would improve before I begin it would be most welcome. Thanking you all for your interest thus far. Regards Ray

My nephew Chris is a self employed carpenter, I'm well pleased with the result, looking forward to getting cork glued down and then track sorted

Hi everyone, just a quick note on the progress of a new layout I’m currently working on. Firstly a huge thank you to my son Stephen and nephew Chris who have built the base boards and assembled and erected the display cabinets, current and ongoing health issues mean I can only do some things . I will over the next few weeks/ months be laying the track which will have three circuits and incorporate as much of the bits and pieces from the old layout. The new layout is called “Lisneal Road”. I’m hoping if space permits a 10 track storage road. Overall size is 16ft x 6ft. DCC powered with one circuit switchable to DC running if required. Regards TDR

Outlaws Hobby and Craft, were selling 3D, 80 class units amongst other items, at North down MRS exhibition this year, I only bought the power car which required very little preparation, light sanding, spray primer. I'm well pleased with the result thus far, Painted with pheonix precission paints NIR maroon and NIR dark blue. Transfers are from MIR stable and fox transfer 0.5 mm lining, I have yet to decide on the chassis as I intended this as a dummy. I have four MIR brass kits to construct The intercity set is the second set, I already have a set in NIR surburban Livery and still two remaining set to construct. Ive attached a short video of the suburban set running 80 class sub run 1.mp4

Those look tidy, very nice.

Hi Darius The 80 class maroon/blue is a 3d print, the bumble bee livery 80 class is MIR brass sides etc the gen van is an old mk2 coach modified. Regards TDR

Hi everyone, couple of background projects I’m currently working on, still a work in progress with plenty yet to do to complete

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 2024, 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