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GNRi1959
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Noel, heres a better picture. The previous one was of the 'back bay', the name of a siding off the main line. This new picture shows the mainline (centre) and siding (foreground)
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Hi Guys, heres a picture of the track at Omagh, at close quarters. Gives you an idea of the type.
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Is Peco Code 75 Nickel Silver rail and pointwork seen as the best alternative to hand-building track and pointwork in 00.
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Was in Dublin this weekend (again) choosing to drive to Portadown and take the train. Got me thinking that I might invest in a little modern Irish passenger stock. Can anyone suggest a nice Irish Rail set on the market that would make an ideal passenger arrangement like the Enterprise?
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Possibly, no harm done.
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No, but I can tell you that 00 informed me that there were still locos in stock that customers 'pre-booked' and have not paid for. They said they would prefer to honour the original orders before considering to sell them off. They have placed my name on their lists to obtain one but this has been going on for months! At the moment I'm at a junction where I'm considering the move to 21mm so my patience is thinning.
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Leslie has offered to take names of those interested with a view to encouraging 00 Works to produce a short run of locos. I have been in contact directly with 00 Works and on each occasion they have stated that they have NO intention of producing any more.
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Having missed the opportunity to buy one of 00 Works' UG Class loco, and the repeated statement from the company that are have no intention of extending their production line, I was wondering if anyone has one, surplus to requirements for sale. If so, please PM. Thanks
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When setting out the Goods Yard at Omagh my plan is to take the original engineers drawings that I have and overlay it with an imaginary grid which will give me references for the exact point positions and from this run centre lines through the pointwork and track that I can transfer to the actual baseboards. Sounds complicated but I think it will work.
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In my case my initial choice of running 00 was an urgency to see results and get things running. Once I achieved this I lost interest quickly. Going 21mm slows the process down and turns the urgency into a hobby with an on-going progression route and interesting challenge.
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Garfield, my reply wasn't intended to be abrupt or rude at all. sorry if you interpreted it that way.
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Yes, I am a member of the Scalefour Society and am well aware of whats available. I think others, who may not be members are not.
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I plan on modelling various aspects of Omagh that are part of the landscape I grew up around. I hope to model the Goods Yard which has at least six points and the line that runs to the Engine Shed and turntable. The layout won't be geographically correct but will involve modelling both locations precisely and bringing them together with some modellers licence.
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Hi John, your comments are welcome. Your opening lines were enough to get me thinking...... "I have been messing around in 21mm gauge for over 20 years to EM standards though I have yet to build a successful layout mainly due to the lack of suitable space to build a layout." There seem to be many issues with 21mm, all of which compound the modeller with problem after problem. I am sure that 21mm is possible, on a budget, with a lot of skill and patience.Thats why I'm throwing this thread out there because its good to hear of the experiences of others. They are valued, thanks.
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Indeed, blockwork completed today before rain started. Hopefully, the shed will be ready in 4-5weeks as promised.
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Building 4" blockwork on top of 2'x2' flags to raise shed above soil level. Fitting a PVC water channel to side of shed to take any ground water away into gravel soak away. This is going to be home over the winter for a mix of scratch building and contemplating !
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David, this could open possibilities. There is no need on my part to have a 'tail chaser' around the shed, the idea of a goods yard and section of shunting track would open several possibilities. I need to also think about moving the layout should I ever consider exhibitions. A series of shelf brackets or trestles would give me this option with baseboard width kept to a minimum width of 400-500mm and a much wider yard area.
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John, some good points indeed. Its well worth thinking seriously about. Thanks
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I've been reading nothing but Scalefour Society literature recently and playing around with Templet. Its the way to go for serious modellers but to be honest it is a huge money/time add-on to any layout. I've just forked out £650 for a garden shed to build a new layout and small area for scratch building and to be honest I have to seriously question which way to go on track work before any firm decision.
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David, I'm with you on that. I plan on laying some test track on a short metre length tester with one point and siding to check my wagons. I see no point in investing in wagon drawing books and photographs to build them on 00 track. Well, thats the choice we have.
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Is anyone modelling 21mm at the moment. When you consider the trouble we go to to scratch build and source decent wagon drawings its a shame that they are run on 00 gauge track - it looks so 'narrow gauge' when compared to 21mm. If you look closely at the loco in the photo, it is broad!
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I photographed the building extensively in 1987 when it was the property of the local district council and still have this 6x6 negs. The rear arches have been restored and incorporated into the new Station Centre, which is a youth club. The large retaining wall to the left and buildings above are still intact.
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Cheers Paul. Here it is in all its glory!
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After many months of thought I've finally placed an order on a 10'x6' garden shed from a very reputable builder who specialises in quality sheds using good quality materials and techniques. This will take 6-8 weeks for delivery and installation. I'll be then adding my own 'touch' to it with insulated flooring and side walls before I make it ready for what is hoped to be my modelling aim, creating the Goods Yard at Omagh. Theres a definite plan of work ahead and a lot of scratch built stock to work on so hopefully many winters evenings will be passed there.
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Model Railway Exhibition & Collectors Fair, Enniskillen
GNRi1959 replied to GNRi1959's topic in What's On?
The people who own and secure the model of Omagh GNRi Station are unable to allow it to leave their premises in Omagh as the organisers cannot find a suitable and safe means of transporting it to Enniskillen. It is housed in a solid oak frame and heavily glazed. I hope to still attend with a small display of 12x8 prints.
