The Derry Road

Just started a NIR hunslett, body side and roof grills bored out and new brass ones fitted, body primed and sprayed in NIR maroon, run to test the look, more painting still to do and transfers/windows etc etc to fit. Sound seems ok too hunslett.mp4

Thanks to all whom offered advice on the 071 sound chip. Loco runs fine on DC and on an ordinary DCC chip in both directions and the lights also work. I tried another 071 loco with the sound chip and absolutely nothing. As a result I have contacted the supplier, whom suggested return the sound chip for further investigation. Thanks again TDR

Hi all, I have one 071 in particular, that wont move, the sound works perfectly and the sound goes through the motions yet the loco stands still. Any help would by much appreciated, or a copy of the wiring details. When the chip is replaced with the blanking plate loco stands still also

Having spent the last two days under the base boards, stripping out all the old wiring, and rewiring for full DCC control I thought time to test the new additions to the layout. couple ot pictures and two short videos, enjoy TDR lay_5.mp4 lay6.mp4

Hi Fran Looking forward to seeing and puchasing some ploughs TDR

kits are available from ian mc nally of MIR on ebay under, Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Wagon Kit. TDR

Noel, this is made from Peco points and is one piece, the joints and I can only see two, are difficult to spot. The builder makes different varations as well as taking commissions for other configurations, TDR

LISNEAL ROAD Hi everybody Just a quick update as track laying should start very shortly on the layout, I have had this point work expertly constructed for me and its been tested on DC and DCC and works perfectly. Very pleased with the workmanship, this will also save about 5 inches on the length should I had used separate points. Its total length is 465mm and also been constructed to Peco centres at 51mm. The difference can be seen in the pictures of the compactness of this piece of work

Hi All. Quick up date on Lisneal Road Layout Some pictures of the track components in place on two of the boards to test the look and make sure it all fits. Folding legs are currently under construction, and will be fixed in place with the back scene boards. Actual laying of the track hopefully will begin by the end of the month.

LISNEAL ROAD A new layout in 4mm scale on three base boards each measuring 4ft long and 1ft 8ins wide having a double track approach from fiddle yard to platforms 1 & 2 with sidings into a loco depot having a 3 road maintenance shed, a two road shed for body repairs and painting, fuelling point and wash area and stabling point, The third board not shown is the storage roads.TDR

Hi all Its been a while since I have been on here to contribute, just over a year. But Im back and hopefully puting up some progress on the layout and announcing a new layout called "Lisneal Road". Its size is 12ft long x 1ft 8ins wide, featuring DCC sound, consisting of double track approach into two Platforms and loco servicing yard Rachelstown and St stephens green, is coming on and will remain in its fixed position where as Lisneal Road will be portable and hopefully open to exhibition invitations when complete, I will be opening a new thread for Lisneal Road shortly for anyone to view the track plan and follow its building progress. TDR

Totally agree Noel, Your first picture, i thought this a very detailed layout, great to meet up with yourself, Kirley, Hunslett 102, Dhu Varren and a few others, missed the chance to talk to IRM reps but still purchased 12 of their superb wagons, looking forward to and planning next years visit. Highly recommended show

Some great shots Noel. Always a treat to see the different angles of the rolling stock. Brilliant, well done TDR

Noel superb as always, keep up the good work I have a question if I may, where did you get the irish rail billboards displayed on you layout? Regards TDR

Thanks everyone for your kind comments TDR

Hi all having made the change to DCC I decided to change the cumbersome black box control panel, below are the new slim line perspex facias that will replace it.

Superb modelling, very realistic, well done TDR

super job well done TDR

Nelson, I don't know if he has any plans to go on line with his range, but the wagons planned for release/reintroduction are 1, Tara mines wagon-due end February 2017 2, Ammonia tanker, mk2 version with lighter resin tank. 3, Fertliiser wagon 4, Bogie cement wagon No further info at this time There is more than one supplier out there, and if there is a market, some one will produce.TDR

Nelson I got a letter accompanying a transfer catalogue form Ian a few months ago, He is to be trading from the same address and phone number. Catalogue shows the same range of transfers, name plates and some accessories. he is also reintroducing some of the wagons. TDR

Well put Noel + 1 TDR

Enjoyed the exhibition at Bangor albeit much the same as last year, met up with Kieran and had a brief chat with MikeO. He had a cement train on display which caught my eye, quite impressed Mike. Visited “Campbell Riverside” layout belonging to Irishmail of this parish but missed John, he must had been on a break. To top the day off I got the opportunity of seeing Kirley Junction running. What a treat to see such superb modelling skills on display on a layout that catches your eye no matter which way you turn to view it. Kieran, thanks again for your hospitality TDR

As a qualified heating engineer with many many years expeience the use of plumbers flux is suitable to use with caution, it contains an acid that becomes very active when heated, it must be thourghly cleaned after use otherwise it will start turning bright green and eventually corode the material TDR

rinse throughly with cold water then wash with luke warm soapy water, and dry well. TDR:-bd never tried the fluid on resin

any fourm members attending on Saturday, TDR:trains: