The Derry Road

Leslie , I'm just back from hols and glad to hear of Michaels recovery, please pass on my regards and best wishes, TDR

Superb as always Kieran, love the mk2's TDR

looking really good Andy, progress is going well, the flavour of the, "big smoke" (belfast) is showing well. Well done again.TDR

Leslie, pass on good wishes to Michael and a speedy recovery towards good health, he will be in my thought's and prayers TDR

Yes, its just dropped through the letter box, looks like a bit of tasty reading tonight. TDR

Search for 70 class in Derry, then select waterside railway station 51 images, then view all images using waterside railway station, picture 11 shows an example

Here's the link to one . http://www.geographical.org.UK/photo/3481741 Hope it works or type it into your browser TDR

First class modelling, keep the pics and videos coming. Well done Sir,TDR

Yes Kieran they're sturdy yokes alright, on my way home on Sunday I had a brief look at the gantry at York Road. It's seems to be of a basic yet sturdy and ample construction, from a modelling point of view, I've based the ones that I'm making on a similar method. Hopefully they won't break, crack or snap if nudged by someone or thing.TDR

Signal construction update I have had a long rethink on the signal gantries and was not content with the plastic ones. When I was in Belfast last weekend going to the UMRC exhibition I called into Chris at the, “Modellers Nook” for some extra brass components. As you can see from the pictures I have soldered the cable trays under the gantry platforms. Posts and bases are yet to be attached. Each gantry will now be completely brass including ladders handrails etc with the exception of the signal heads, One has been assembled to check measurements and balance, held temporally with blu tac. Quite pleased with them so far. TDR

Layout coming on well Noel, great progress, keep the pics coming TDR

Kieran love the rake, very nice indeed, :tumbsup:your soon going to have to get a bigger shed:-bd

I got there eventually, albeit late in the afternoon, had a chat with Kirley and Wrenneire got about 40 minutes before closing nice pics 33lima.TDR

I agree JM and in model form also TDR

Thanks Kieran, fidgety, and extremely hot to handle on occasion, but I'm really loving this aspect of our hobby, no pun intended. Hopefully see you on Saturday at the show. TDR

Progress on signal construction Work is continuing on the signal construction, with a mix of signals at various stages, most have had 1 coat of paint, whilst some have LED’s fitted to test the look, all still require phone boxes fitting and ID plates, and some are waiting route indicators. I’ve also started constructing some of the gantries from Plastic, I tried brass but there seemed to be not enough heat to solder the main parts together, anyone any ideas/solutions’ to offer? Plastic will do for now as a trial on these two. Thanks for looking TDR

Excellent display of your modelling skills Nelson, first class, very well done. TDR

Pure brilliance Kieran, superb piece of modelling TDR

Kieran, like the wagons, keeping busy as usual i see TDR

Love the atmosphere, well detailed scene, TDR

Excellent progress on the rebuild Andy, I drove through Fane Street today where I had some business in that area. You've really captured the scene. Well done and keep the pictures coming. Great stuff. TDR

Buzzmodels, very impressive work, well done TDR

I'll be there on Saturday, sometime in the morning. Hope to see you all there, TDR

Richrua, you layout is looking good, well done on the building M J Bryne its all coming together. Keep the pictures and updates coming. TDR

Richrua I also did not understand the meanings either. Until I had the concept and each signals purposes explained to me. I have also read up on this subject which gave me a basic understanding. The triangular type are for shunting movements. If you look at middle signal in the picture number 8 it is a Starter Signal for Up Line &, with feather, for movements to Branch line. the sginal on the left when complete number 12, Branch line Home Signal. Protects Station area with Route indicator to enter Up or down platform. Route Indicator box will display either U or D. to show what platform road is set, Shunting Signal for movements to Shed area. . TDR