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    I returned railway modelling in 2002 by joining the Wexford MRC. I have made a large collection of Irish rolling stock eventually developing "Ballybeg" an Irish outline home/exhibition layout in OO. This has been exhibited at 11 exhibitions since 2009 winning Best Scenic and Best in Show prizes in Wexford. I next developed "Llangollen" in N gauge a UK outline "restored" railway based on the prototype in NE Wales which has been shown 11 times (including twice at Bala, N Wales) winning a Best Scenic Award in Wexford. "Shunters Yard" is a OO GWR compact layout and has been shown 6 times. "Cynwyd" in N is based on another Llangollen line prototype station. It has been shown 5 times winning prizes Best N Gauge in Wexford and Best Layout Scenery at SDMRC. "Llanuwchllyn" in N (another Llangollen line prototype station) which made its exhibition debut at Bala, Wales in 2018 and has been shown 4 times. I have developed a compact OO gauge layout "Diesel Depot" which can show Irish or BR outline locomotives. This has been shown 7 times and won Best Layout at Enniskillen. "Buffers Lock" is a GWR ouline layout in O gauge that has won awards twice and has been shown at 3 exhibitions.

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    Irish railways (1960 to 2000) and UK (1960 to 1980) outline railway modelling

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  1. Irishrailwayman
    "Cynwyd" has been away from the exhibition circuit since 2019 so I have refreshed the scenery with static grass, tree foliage and overhead lighting for the 2025 season. I hope to show this layout at North Down MRS's Bangor exhibition. Next up I have to assemble the fiddle-yards and clean/test all rolling stock.
  2. Irishrailwayman
    Thanks Noel. I think of Dave McCabe at this time who taught me so much about railways and modelling. The baseboards were made using his techniques as were the electrics. Dave also provided me with input on the trackwork design for "Buffers Lock". Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
  3. Irishrailwayman
    "Buffers Lock" has won the judges' Best in Show Award at the MRSI Dublin Exhibition 2024! This was the layouts fifth public outing and third award. I am honoured and delighted needless to say. Thanks to all who assisted me over the weekend especially my wife Jenna.
  4. Irishrailwayman
    Lovely article Noel. A great loss to the railway modelling and sailing communities. A true gentleman and a good friend to all who met him. Rest in peace Dave.
  5. Irishrailwayman
    Well done to all at Erne MRC who hosted an enjoyable one-day exhibition at Enniskillen on 21st September 2024. I took in a visit to the Modeller's Corner shop and the impressive Barbers Shop museum of railway artefacts and O gauge model display close to the exhibition hall. A couple of photos from around the hall:
  6. Irishrailwayman
    Hi Alan, the Bala Lake Railway is the home of "Alice" (https://bala-lake-railway.co.uk/steam-locos/alice/). They hold a model railway exhibition each year which unfortunately coincides with the Enniskillen Show. We alternate each year and plan to show my "Buffers Lock" at Bala next year. "The Stone Yard" looked great at Enniskillen - have you got DCC sound on board each loco? Best, Gerry & Jenna
  7. Irishrailwayman
    "Diesel Depot" in OO gauge got it's 8th Exhibition outing at the Erne MRC Exhibition in Enniskillen this weekend 21st September 2024. This time the layout was displayed in BR blue mode with added overhead lighting for the first time. I had hoped to show the new Accurascale Class 31 but it is still in transit on the high seas from China apparently!
  8. Irishrailwayman
    "Buffers Lock" featured at Gauge O Guild's Guildex 2024 exhibition at Stafford last weekend as reported elsewhere on the Forum. I'm including a few extra views here for the record.
  9. Irishrailwayman
    I was honoured to attend the annual Gauge O Guild's two day Guildex Exhibition last weekend with my "Buffers Lock" layout. Many thanks to all the MRSI lads for their support. A couple of views from around the hall:
  10. Irishrailwayman
    Fantastic layout very well done - I saw it at the Belfast Exhibition. Good candidate for showing at Gauge O Guild Exhibitions.
  11. Irishrailwayman
    A few photos from a very enjoyable exhibition last weekend. Well done to all at Ulster MRC and all exhibitors/traders! Some great modelling on display and a good time was had by all.
  12. Irishrailwayman
    Looking forward to attending with my OO "Diesel Depot" in BR Blue mode featuring DCC engine and countryside sounds!
  13. Irishrailwayman
    I am booked to show my "Diesel Depot" in BR Blue mode at the Enniskillen Exhibition on 21st September 2024 and I had hoped to have my Class 31 by then...
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    Past-avenue on this forum is 3-D printing these and plans to be at the Bray Fair on the 18th August 2024...
  15. Irishrailwayman
    Which livery do you want (any idea what they are worth per set)?
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