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  1. Andy Cundick
    Even better in 4mm,so far theres 552,St Molaga,a "C"Class and the frames of "Argadeen".The original coaches are great fun at 29 feet long,Baseboards and track over Christmas hopefully,Andy.
  2. Andy Cundick
    I've been doing research into Courtmacsherry and in the process noted that the area on the outskirts of Courtmacsherry was known as Siberia now as the line passes through it would that make the trains the trans siberian express(Yes i know express is definitely pushing, but the princple remais)Need get a move on with this layout as its already invited to Warley 2018,what larks! Andy.
  3. Andy Cundick
    The Blessington Book quotes the seating as 40 so no change my guess would be that the seat frames weren't changed just reupholstered.i can't imagine Henry Forbes spending money on replacing seating.Andy.
  4. Andy Cundick
    Just checked the diagram book but no dice,CDR Companion has a good shot of the interior Page 34.She seated 40 which assumes 10 seats aside,i assume it was the same when she was demotored.It causes a few raised eyebrows when the motor version is seen towing the trailer version.Must get on and do the 5'3"version to complete the setcan't quite justify it on either Valencia or Courtmacsherry,but what the hell Andy.
  5. Andy Cundick
    Castlederg is all packed up and ready to go.Still trying to work out the logic of Castlederg being listed as overseas and Bleach Green under British!If you're passing stop by for a chat Andy.
  6. Andy Cundick
    From what i remember the Worley one comes with castings for the axleboxes/springs.The rounded nose is no problem i just used about four thicknesses of plasticard laminated together,the trick is to use alternate black and whits plastic which makes it easier to see how the compound curve is shapeing up(works well on railcar roofs as well).Its a good kit and pretty easy to do.Andy.
  7. Andy Cundick
    All my coach roofs are rolled from 5 thou brass shim its easy to form and strong when curved its been used for everything from Castlederg and Donegal coaches to GN railcars,Andy
  8. Andy Cundick
    Looks good enough to build put me down for couple Andy
  9. Andy Cundick
    Slight point of order they're 00n3 not 009,though that is an option and look distinctly unhappy like it.Andy
  10. Andy Cundick
    MSE do the bits for somersaults as used them to build Letterkennys starter which at one time boasted a lower quadrant and somersault on the same post.Andy.
  11. Andy Cundick
    I use the All Components Handheld on Valencia,they are to all intents a KPC Controller.We tried it on a layout which used a Gaugemaster and the difference was notable.It was nice to finally meet up at Ally Pally looking forward to the Arigna Rally at Southampton in January.Andy.
  12. Andy Cundick
    It might be worth bearing in mind that High Level do replacement motor bogies for Lima both 8 and 10 foot,they only take an evening to knock up and the running is infinitely better and just as easy to build to 21mm gauge.Andy.
  13. Andy Cundick
    i did get some ages ago i think from the S4 people,but these days make my own,using 2mm steel rod and "turning the pin points in an old drill with a file.They work quite happily.Andy.
  14. Andy Cundick
    I'm still using ones Studio Scale Models used to do,might be worth trying them,Andy
  15. Andy Cundick
    The Bill Bedford windows should be right as they were originally done for my Strabane model Andy.
  16. Andy Cundick
    Looking forward to seeing it at Ally Pally,i'mthere with Valencia.The Southampton people are keen to get you to theiir show the same year i take my Arigna ,that should cause a bit of confusion.Andy
  17. Andy Cundick
    Sounds like one of the MGW 440 fitted with a superheater,Andy.
  18. Andy Cundick
    Bit modern image John but i'd be interested in one,Andy
  19. Andy Cundick
    The immortal words that will probably end up on my tombstone "It worked perfectly well at home".Andy.
  20. Andy Cundick
    I use DG couplings from Wizard for all my layouts and find they work well whether narrow standard or broad gauge,Andy
  21. Andy Cundick
    If its of any help Agenoria Models do a kit which is suitable for No3 which is a standard Avonside design.The intriguing thing about the harbour line is in at least photos the train is of both 3' and 5'3" stock couplings and buffer all over the place! Andy.
  22. Andy Cundick
    There is is a useful article in Model Railways October 1976,with drawings for all the variations.Andy.
  23. Andy Cundick
    Must concur with Mayners comments on the kit.I didn't use either of the chassis but the side frames done by Alan Gibson and MJT hornblocks.Mines built as 552 in the 30's for next layout(Courtmacsherry).Though it does make guest appearances on Valencia just to give a bit of variety from J15's.See it at Warley.All the best Andy.
  24. Andy Cundick
    It might also help if you use a pin chuck rather than an Archimedes drill as there is less chance of the drill wandering as it is always cutting,if you need any extra swear words i've a good collection of them from my Swindon days,Andy.
  25. Andy Cundick
    Alan An easy way of keeping axles square is to use a jig made by Brassmasters which is series of parallel slots.I've just used it for a couple of Bandon convertables,as for the SSM w irons i use them and wedge the wobbly bit solid,it seems to work on Valencia Hope this is some use Andy.
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