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The last picture of the S/S2 class appears to be Foyle Road.  I can see the roof of what maybe the two storey goods shed at Victoria Road, between the locomotive and the stables coach on the right.

Paul

I see what you’re did there!!!!!

Paul

Thanks for the enlargement.  
I wonder if what I can see is roof patch repairs?  The little blocks are unusual.

The one photo I can think of, is taken at the normal 3/4 angle. So maybe of no benefit.

I wonder what the rest of the group think it is.

Paul

On reflection, I wonder if it’s a M1 van?  There are other photos of one at the front of the train.  If so, are those cables on the roof?

Paul

The roof of the clerestory carriage at the front of the Bundoran Express is interesting.  Pity the steam hides the coach sides.  It would be nice to know the identity of the vehicle.

Paul

Thank you for the information.  I’ll have to search it out.

Kind regards

Paul

FS,

Thank you for the PM.  That was the picture I was thinking of.  Much appreciated.

Kind regards

Paul

Thank you airfixfan.  Can anyone assist with the image, please?

Kind regards

Paul

Many thanks to Irishswissernie for the photograph.  It’s around 1913 when the S Class was new.  My memory, maybe messing with me, as I recall a picture from a slightly earlier time frame.  It maybe in another book, but I’m not sure which one.  I’m chasing details of a van with the side light mounted above the Guards Lookout, (Caboose, on the some Dundalk diagrams).  Not sure if it was an M1, M2 or even a W1?

Hope this information may trigger someone’s memory.

Kind regards

Paul

Hello one and all,

At the moment all my books are in store, (I have mentioned this previously elsewhere, sorry!).

Would someone be kind enough to send me a copy via PM of the posed Official photograph of a GNRI train in the early Edwardian period.  I believe the locomotive is either a Q or QL and the train is posed on a curve.  If I recall correctly, the image is published in Locomotives of the GNRI.

Thank you in anticipation,

Kind regards

Paul

Hello Bob,

I’ve sent you a PM related to the Vacuum Cleaning Van.

Kind regards

Paul

Nice to see a picture of the Vacuum Cleaner Van.  I’ve got a drawing from the diagram book of it.  
 

Paul

Depends on the time frame you are considering.  A note on the drawing mentions the vehicle class being altered. This is the clue to it becoming third class vehicle.  No doubt this would have been when the bogie carriages took over duties on the mainline.

Paul

Hello Bob,

I’ve sent you a PM.

Kind regards

Paul

Bob,

I’ll have to check through the 6 wheel carriage diagram book to see if I can identify the vehicles in the train in this image, especially the one you are interested in.

Kind regards

Paul

Dear All,

I have been checking through the IRRS GNRI Carriage books on my computer.  I’m trying to figure out when the first vehicles were built with Vestibules, a.k.a. Corridor Connections?

I’m certain a date is mentioned in one of my collection of books, but they are stored safely away, whilst we renovate our place out here in Romania!

The issue has reared its head, as I’m trying to figure out whether the F1 1st / 2nd composites with Clerestory roof were built with Vestibules?

Many thanks in advance

Paul

On 23/3/2023 at 10:03 AM, Galteemore said:

You have the skills Patrick - just haven’t tried them! Talking of PPs, here is a painting of one pre-WW1 on the Greenore boat train. In those days the fastest way to reach London from Belfast. The original was commissioned by Sir John Harcourt, Lord Mayor of Belfast, c1957, and hung in the BR boardroom at Euston for many years. Sir John had used the train many times and had great affection for it: the border sadly killed it off. The painting was by Raymond Piper, more famous for orchid paintings. Piper travelled extensively around the network to track down every vehicle used on the train and sketch it. The PP - by 1957 black with a riveted smokebox - was captured at Newry shed, and the sketch survives.

Slightly off topic, but bear with me.  Here’s a possibility for an alternative piece of history.  What if at Independence, the Ferry and the Boat Train switched to the other side of the Lough?  They would be alterations, but the line from Goraghwood to Warrenpoint would still be open.  The level crossings in Newry would be an issue. However, anything is possible.

Paul

Looking at an enlarged version of the turntable, you can make out the Lock Latch at the end of the table. Also, there is point rodding running back from the lever frame along the platform wall in the direction of the Signalbox.  I suspect the Lever also interlocked with the Signalling to confirm the table was in the correct position prior to clearing the Home Signal for an arriving passenger train.  
 

Paul

Angus,

You’ve got a lot further than I ever managed.  I had built a chassis for a GNRI Class A 0-6-0, but I couldn’t get it quite level and then I started to need glasses and lost interest.  I’m now fiddling around in S scale instead.  
If you’d like the wheels and other bits I acquired your more than welcome to have them.

Paul

Looking at this last photo, I would estimate the Hopper Vent window is 2/3rds the depth of the Sliding windows.

Hope this helps

Paul

David,

Lovely work,
“Shannon” has another 50 years of running ahead of her now.

Paul

Nice to see the Railcars on the move.

I last saw them at the Doncaster Show.

Here’s to more video’s

Paul

Here is the picture. Hopefully copyright isn’t infringed.

Paul

Good morning,

I believe the model you are seeking was built by David Lloyd, who was the first editor of Continental Modeller magazine, published by Peco.  
There is a picture of the locomotive on page 60 of “The Modeller Book of Narrow Gauge”, published in 1986. The caption says David built the 4-8-0 in 1960, then it passed to Michael Taylor, but in 1986 she resides in the L&LSR Boardroom.

It would be nice to see some up to date photos if she can be located.

Paul

Spot on David. I enjoyed your article on building wagons. Going to give it a go myself

Paul 4475