MikeO

I have re confirmed my attendance with my T-Trak layout. The venue will be St Patricks Hall, same as last year. The railway event will be open to the public from 12 to 6pm on Saturday 26th and 12 to 5pm on Sunday 27th.

He did not contribute to this form but he was very much a stalwart supporter of the model railway hobby in all its scales. He introduced me to the T-Trak modular system about 15 years ago. That in due course led to my attempts to model N Gauge Irish stock. He was a good friend and mentor and will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.

Last year a small model railway event was held on 2 days of the Harvest Festival. There was a lot of interest over the both days. I have been told that it is hoped to host a similar event again this year. Dates and venue have still to be confirmed but it will be in the period 25th to 27th September 2026. If as last year the model railway event will likely be on the last 2 days of the festival. If anyone is interested in taking part details can be provided to the event organisers at events@dunfest.com or 0851057566. For those outside the republic the full number is 00353851057566. The coordinator is Fiona. I will be there with my T-Trak layout Mike0

Great work Kevin. Wish I had your talent and patience. MikeO

I will be there with my N Gauge track layout. George, I hope to get to see your layout, look great. Mikeo

A very enjoyable show. A steady stream of people during both days with lots of interest shown in all 3 layouts. It was also great to see so many young people there with their parents taking such interest in all that was going on. A good introduction to the hobby for potential new railway hobbyists both boys and girls. Got to meet @meathdane, @Metrovik, @LNERW1 in person. At big exhibitions this is not always possible. Hopefully next year there will be a few more layouts but not so many as to take away from the relaxed atmosphere that a small show generates giving both participants and visitors a chance to have a good chat. The addition of some non-railway exhibits, especially those that reflect local interests, will enhance the attraction of the show. Well done to all those involved in the organising and running of the festival and to the local visitors who were all so friendly and welcoming. MikeO

Hi MOL_PMB if you are looking for the GNR Carriage Diagrams Part 5 Non Passenger Stock. this was produced around 2014 by Richard MacLaghlan. Contact Leslie McAlister (ProvincialWagons) who may be able to help. MikeO

Hi Dane Sent you a pm MikeO

Hi Lesile In the photo showing the railcar at Finaghy would the M1 overbridge be near Blacks Road. The M1 overbridge at Finaghy Road North straddles the road and is about half a mile from Finaghy station and railway line. The M1 only crosses the rail line at Blacks Road. That would put is about halfway between Finaghy and Dunmurry stations. Perhaps a better caption might be "between Finaghy and Dunmurry stations" MikeO

Fascinating video. The rail structure seems to be in very poor condition. The kinks in the rail line just outside the signal box make me wonder how any train gets through. If these were on my layout everything would derail. Unless it was not filmed, there seems to be a lack of people and road traffic in the area. MikeO

N scale T trak will be at the show this year. We are in the same room as MERG. I believe that the Erne Model Railway Club will also have an N scale modular layout. MikeO

Hi NGuage For European outline stock, Hattons, Kernow Modelrailways and A and H Models in England have a selection. From Germany check out ModelbahnKramm. Sean Ryan who attends some of the larger exhibitions and the Bray train and model fair has a good selection. MikeO

On page 43 of Colin Boocok's book, under the heading class B4 4-6-0, there is a photo of No 467. Part of the cab side, the lower portions of the water tank and the steps are a dark green. The rest being a grimy blue/black. I can't post a copy of the photo due to copyright provisions in the book. The phot is dated August 1953 taken at the Rocksavage depot. The caption also states that CIE painted it green and kept it clean. The photo is attributed to K Cooper. Hope this is helpful MikeO

Thanks airfixfan. Ian Sinclair in his book "Along UTA Lines" mentioned the Knockmore line running past the airport perimeter and the suggestions some years before the book was published(first print was I think 2000) that the line could serve the airport. He suggested that either a spur would have to be provided or the entire line would need to be diverted. While today there may be potentially more passengers available to use the train the route and timings might be a constraint. By coincidence this afternoon I saw a double deck bus which looked to be full heading to the airport. Not really enough I thought to warrant a train. MikeO

Slight aside. I understand that there is a poster at Moira advertising re-ballasting of the Knockmore to Lurgan line with a completion date of April 2019. Does anyone know when it was completed. Seems a long tome for such a poster to be still up. MikeO