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Thanks for attending all those Easter and October Exhibitions in Wexford, Seamus. You will be missed as a retailer. Come and say hello at the Wexford Easter Show 2017 if you are around. All the best, Gerry
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The ultimate tail-chaser! Also referred to as a pizza box layout. Good opportunity to vary the backscene at each quartile. Some examples I have seen utilise curved points to give two linked running lines/sidings.
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I used matt varnish (acrylic water based) on the roof and satin varnish on the sides to provide a suitable finish.
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CIE A9 Dungarvan to Waterford 1966
Irishrailwayman replied to Mayner's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
Ballbeg was developed using ideas from Kilmacthomas in mind... -
CIE A9 Dungarvan to Waterford 1966
Irishrailwayman replied to Mayner's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
Worth bearing in mind - very easy to get these details wrong starting with UK models. -
Ballybeg Goods Yard: IE freight in evening sunshine. The steam-age facilities are removeable - planning on developing contemporary shed/fuel depot to substitute when running S/T, IR or IE stock.
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CIE A9 Dungarvan to Waterford 1966
Irishrailwayman replied to Mayner's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
The line can be experienced again now but by bicycle or on foot as it has been restored as the Waterford Greenway! The section to Kilmacthomas and beyond has been completed with the rest through Kilmeaden to Waterford due to open in Spring 2017. Well worth a visit particularly the tunnel/viaduct at Ballyvoile. -
Article: LIMA HO Old Irish Mainline 2126T
Irishrailwayman replied to imported_admin's topic in vBCms Comments
...but other than that they are ok? -
Thanks Kirley. Lots of action alright. It sounds good also as these locos have RealDrive soundchips from Mr Soundguy. The Lattice distant signal was made from components from Model Signal Engineering but Westy now has a more convenient all-in-one etch available.
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A couple of shots of the viaduct/pub end of Ballybeg caught as the sun sets low. 085 is bringing its MK3 carriages across the viaduct with 156 about to haul its load of cement onto the bridge. Bill Poster is hard at work on the Railway Bar while the party outside takes off. A couple of other locos/blues lurk in the shadows also...
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Mr Soundguy has upgraded many of his Irish sound projects to include RealDrive on Zimo soundchips which I find pretty good having tried his 071 and 141/181 sounds (see: http://mrsoundguy.co.uk/index.html )
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Also worth checking out Wellington Bheag, Waterford and Carlow which were done brilliantly in N gauge...
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In answer to a query on Cynwyd's push/pull rod system for turnout changes, I use K&S Precision Metal Brass Rod 3/64 inches (1.19 mm) Product #8161 available on-line from Kernow Model Rail Centre, UK supplied as 4 by 30.5 mm rods. I fit these across underneath the layout through 3mm holes enabling operation from front or back of layout with just 1 cm protruding either side (you could have them operate from one side only if you wish). I channel these underneath with short sections of narrow plastic rawl plug glued to the baseboard. The "L" section of rod that protrudes through the baseboard to pass through the turnout/point is attached to the main push rod using standard electrical connectors with screw fittings. I have used this system successfully on my Llangollen (N gauge, DC) as well as my Shunters Yard (OO gauge, DCC) layouts and it enables fast, simple turnout changes especially useful for shunting (both layouts are on separate threads on IRM.com). A couple of pics might make this description clearer. Double-sided sticky pads and insulating tape are used to hold the rods in place under the baseboard.
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Wexford Model Railway Club: Clubroom Open Day
Irishrailwayman replied to Irishrailwayman's topic in What's On?
We had a great Open Day here in Wexford with much support from local families and festival visitors alike. Thanks to everyone who attended. Hope to see you all at the Easter Model Exhibition in 2017 in Wexford. -
MRSI 2016 Show - St Pauls College Raheny October 29-31
Irishrailwayman replied to Blaine's topic in What's On?
In conversation with Paddy, he indicated that 2017 would definitely be the year of the 121! However, he is unwilling to indicate when exactly it will arrive. I gather that the technical work is well advanced however. Patience, and lots of it, is the essence of Irish railway modelling I'm afraid. -
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The layout will be on show at the WMRC Open Day. We got an acceptable offer much quicker than we had anticipated!
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This layout has now been sold.
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Overall dimensions are 9 feet by 4 feet. The model is fitted with folding legs and may be dismantled easily into constituent boards for storage or transport. I will post further pictures and dimensions shortly.
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Wexford Model Railway Club: Clubroom Open Day
Irishrailwayman replied to Irishrailwayman's topic in What's On?
Details of the Irish model railway layout have been posted on the For Sale or Wanted section of IRM: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/5845-New-Irish-Layout-for-sale