The Derry Road

Great idea, very authentic. Well-done, TDR

Looking forward to seeing this layout growing, will be watching with interest TDR

Great stuff Noel and nice atmosphere in that picture. Well done. TDR

looking forward to seeing the finished model and the video. Looking fab so far TDR=D

Hi TDR

 

It's a M4 threaded insert- drill a hole bigger than the insert and screw it in with a hex key....

 

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M6 and M8 are easy to get here but the smaller ones I get from modelfixings

 

Eoin

Many thanks for the answer Eoin.

Eoin, a question if you don't mind. What have you used as anchors for the thumb screw, inserted into the MDF. TDR

Daryl, I'm following your. Project with great interest. Well done thus far. TDR

Welcome to the forum Diesel-Trains you'll find lots of help on here, TDR

Well done Daryl, looking good, keep the pictures coming of your progress, TDR

Picked this up at the Glasgow Show from Tony Wright who was building brass locomotives + lots of good tips from him.

 

It's just what I needed to ensure the chassis was in alignment, it's one of Weshty's SSM kits.

 

 

Kieran, didn't take you long to get use of your purchase. TDR

I've ordered from both Digitrains and Wickness Models and found them both to be excellent.

Totally agree with Irishthump, both are good shops to do business with.TDR

Very nice Noel, hopefully see a running video soon. Great stuff. TDR

A brilliant show, ttc0169 and hunslet 102 it was a pleasure to meet with both of you along with the others dhu Varren, old blarney, Kirley, dart station and anyone else whom took the time to have a blether. Looking forward to the next one TDR

Brilliant Kieran TDR

Loving this, waiting patiently for more pictures TDR

I think Old Blarney's comments above are absolutely spot on. All have different levels of skills, different interests - some based on absolute accuracy and some based on what to all intents and purposes is a fantasy - a piece of art we create or admire ourselves.

 

I've always felt that the overall tenor here is supportive to all. We can all exchange views here in a fun and informal, but informative way. There is much very valuable information here, but entertainment as well. Long may it continue.

 

At exhibitions, though, I've seen what Old Blarney mentions.

JHB171achill and Old Blarney IMHO are spot on. My first train set was a 3car blue pullman set which I still have and works, it too came from Santa when I was eight, at the age of 16 my interest in Irish railways grew and I butchered and ruined some items in my attempt to make something Irish, then if you wanted Irish Railways you had to make them yourself. Thanks to the manufacturing of RTR items and kits, making it a bit easier now. TDR

Ray1964,try Howe's of Oxford. I used railmatch sleeper grime on my own layout. TDR

Great selection of clips, Kieran=D, superb running:trains:, mouth watering demonstration of eras and stock:tumbsup:. Brilliant:-bd. TDR

looking great Kieran, video action on Kirley Junction would be mega, the wait will be well worth it.:trains:TDR

Great detail, a superb layout, thanks for sharing TDR

Watching this with interest, well done so far brianmcs

Craftsmanship to be admired☺very well done sir.TDR

I'll be there on the Saturday so will be calling to say hello. TDR

Good luck and best wishes to Hattons on the relocation of their shop. I've always found them pleasant and fair to do business with in the past forty odd year's. TDR

Tom not wishing to steal you thread, but if anyone in the Derry/Londonderry area would be interested in starting a club they could pm myself with their contact details. TDR