GSR 800

Alright lads disassembling no.800. She came out of the situation without any real damage done. Garfield the running plate problem seems to be a bit better now and I think the problem was that the locos cab and buffer plate were sitting while the running plate(which would be about a cm above) would bow from the weight the boiler.the smoke box was not sitting correctly on its saddles so solder was put in to compensate. However this looked unsightly. The smokebox was re rolled and re attached to the saddles and sits on them correctly now.Glenderg the bit hanging out could have been a nut and bolt that have since been removed. The excess solder has been filed and sanded off and the resin cast has been properly fitted to the firebox and smokebox. I have decided to finish her myself. If everything works like it is on its current track i might be finished by the end of summer. Still having an awful time with pick ups. Doesn't seem to be much on rm web about them. Anyway have a new magnifying glass lamp thing which is extremely useful.

Thanks for the pics;) Forgive me for asking but I know little about module layouts. If you wanted could you make your layout bigger with more modules? The locos look very good as well as the rolling stock,You seem to have plenty!

Your layout is well detailed. Even petrol pumps in the village! Could you post more pics of 800 and the Jeep?

3 201s in the station! I Think you should be head of CIE!

Like your little layout.Having it modular in N gauge sounds a bit frustrating but would have a good sense of accomplishment when finished. Love the 800. Did you use a royal scot as a donor? It certainly looks the part. Well Done

Ok this was already in my workbench but we all knew it was comin.........https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ncbEucjsNFU

Do you think it looks warped? It may have just been the angle the loco was at because Put it against a ruler and it looked straight to it. The photos I take at the mo are not great because my good camera is eh... pushing up daisys so im hoping to get a new one. So the ye olde phone camera has to be used and I am not a photographer. If you want to PM me about the loco it would be good as your expertise could make me a bit better with crankpins and wiring.

One problem then with the dinghams. Crossovers. I plan to have about 3-4 on my layout

Thanks JM, after looking at the dingham coupler it looks pretty good, It looks right:)

Ok thanks. Do you have any pics of some of those couplers?

I want to use a realistic coupling , and have been told that the 3 link is best but I am unsure how to use them.

Happy B-day Jim;)

Before she goes I will post some pics of 800s body

No 075 was not severly damaged as it kept upright. Sadly the coaches completely disintergrated

Im also glad you brought this up . Amazing looking machine

I liked the 747s

What would have happened if they kept open the Mullingar Athlone line.Harcourt street(as a standard station)and Alberts quay. Also the Derry Road. all of these seem to be very short sighted closes

I remember seeing that in one of Tom Ferris's films. it was a Wide bridge but they were lucky the didnt have to shelter anything bigger than a Bandon! Such a shame it was all torn down.

Are their any reminents of albert quay and/or the Cork"tramway" left at all? I liked the wonderful signalbox there

Please sir may i have some more......201s ?

Was 90 shunter at glanmire road in the 50s?

alright sound:tumbsup: I nearly forgot what do you use for grass?

Could you post more pics of the station area please?

Quick update.Cant seem to upload the pics.scratch built platforms and engine shed under construction. Once I have all the track laid I will start putting down the ballast.A through station will now be opposite the terminus while the shed and sidings will be between them

Ah all right,that makes sense.sound:tumbsup: