Paul 34F

Leslie, I would check the back to back dimension of each pair of wheels. This may be the cause of multiple derailments. Kind regards Paul

Hello Paul, I’m busy as well this week. I’ll sort out sending the details in a PM at the weekend. Kind regards Paul

Hello Paul, @Galteemore mentioned my interest in the GNR carriages. If you want, I can send you a copy of my spreadsheet to cross reference. I haven’t been brave enough to publish it yet! It’s probably rather unwieldy, I suspect? Kind regards Paul

Very nice piece of restoration. Also interesting to see a GNRI A class in as built in the photograph. Not seen that one before Paul

Some really nice images from before the Emergency! Paul

I’ve seen a similar image of PP no. 46 towing the blue tender. Also interesting to see the locomotive is fitted with a shorter chimney than normal. Useful dating material. Paul

David, I believe I have solved the mystery! The carriage sides are for the I13 Tricomposite. They were built in 1929, numbers 269 and 270. However, they were built with Matchboard end panels. I will PM a copy of the Dundalk diagram to you. Kind regards Paul

David, A quick glance suggests a 2nd / 3rd class composite. However, the corridor side doesn’t remind me of a H5 vehicle? I will have to look through my files to see if I can tell you what Worsley has sold you! Kind regards Paul

Hello David, I’ve just gone back to the beginning of this thread to refresh myself on the details. I cannot see any mention of the radius of the pointwork on Northport Quay? Could you let me know, please? Paul

Hello David, I’ve sent you a message with the drawings attached. Let me know, if you have any issues or questions. Paul

David, I will send it through tomorrow. Paul

David, I concur with Leslie. I do have a drawing for the whole coach, if you want a copy? Paul

David, There is a picture of the cab of the LLSR No. 12, the big 4-8-0, on the Irish Railway section of the transportsofdelights.smugmug.com website. It might be of interest. Paul

I’ve spotted something different in each of the two GNRI photos. The M1 van, (looks like 453), at Dungannon has had its lower beading renewed with flat strip instead of half round. To the right of the image of K3, No.12, there is a K15. This is one of the first built, as it has a Truss Rod underframe, instead of the LMS style angle iron framing, which all later builds had. Paul

Looks to be the Class M3, which had 3 sliding doors per side. I cannot recall the number. Paul