Colin R

I would be interested in two kits Colin

I have just been pointed in this direction for Lynton and Barnstaple Transfers for 16mm scale, so it might be worth dropping them an email to ask about Donegal transfers https://www.endonvalley.com/

try these http://www.drytransfershop.co.uk/index.html

Hi, Thanks for that, it is these little things that make the difference between Irish and UK model railways.

Hopefully, I have been able to change part of my order, but looking on the web, it states that only 40 of these coaches were made. I am ok with that, but were any built with a brake van section? If not, what would be suitable to run with them? I am looking at my copy of the GSWR Carriage Diagram Book (which someone kindly let me have) for something which I could build (my only comment about the above book is make sure you measure the drawing, as I think in the printing process the dimensions have changed). I happen to like coach No 875, a 1st /3rd Brake. The only problem I have is that I only have a drawing for one side of the coach, and that is the one with all the doors.

Hi Guys I have just missed a programme about Irish Railways in the 1940s and 50s today, Sunday 19th April 2026. Tomorrow, Monday 20th, at 1 pm, there is another programme in the series about the Donegal and Swilly Railways. In the UK, it is channel 71, That's TV 3 Now. I am not sure if you can get this in Ireland, but you might get it in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. I can't see a streaming service yet, but it appears they may be showing more Irish Steam/Railways on this channel over the coming days. Regards Colin Rainsbury

Ok, thanks for that. Hum, I might have ot see if I can swap it out for another green one before they land in that case. I do hope that a second batch with different numbers will be done at some point in the future The proposed layout is to be based on Downpatrick, back in the 1950s, before it was closed. At some point, when the modelling budget allows, I would like to buy one or two railcars from that period

I have ordered a buffet Car in Orange and Black since I am not sure if they ran in the green livery, as the rest of the order is all green livery. I was just wondering, can someone who has a lot more knowledge than I do, can you please:- 1 How many carriages would be used to make up a typical suburban train set? 2 How many carriages would be used on a typical City to City Express set?

I can't help but think you would be better off just producing an unpainted version like Dapol and selling them by the boxful

Hi John. As an update, I was speaking to one of the guys behind the layout last year, and he told me that they are planning a new and bigger layout in this scale. The problem they have is the lack of rolling stock. Mike is doing his best, but as Worsley Works has now shut down, so I just hope they managed to acquire a lot of the spare etches he had done before he closed. One of the problems they have is a lack of rolling stock (Mick Rawlings told me they don't really have enough for Ballyconnell Road), but he is trying to build a lot more, but it is a slow process. I guess it is hard to work out how much rolling stock you need for a small exhibition layout. Colin .

Hi John, do you mean this?

Right then, there is a forum you could try https://www.national-preservation.com/ Or https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/foyle-valley-railway-the-abyss-beckons.1425993/ However, be aware that passions can run deep, and it can get lively.

I agree that TT/120 could be made much more popular. I think Germany is one of the largest areas of RTR 120 at the moment. I read (it may have been on that other site, RMweb) that take-up on the newish Hornby TT/120 stock has been much slower than was predicted. I think it is only now that they have started to shift a 0-6-0T good train set to get people interested in the scale gauge. I am still convinced that there is still potential in this scale/gauge. Now, before I wash my mouth out with soap, what about TT/120 Irish broad gauge on 16.5 track?

You all need to watch this vid, well put together, it's about time the model railway world had its punk moment in time and was shaken up good on you Accurascale

Me thinks there may have been a lot of coffee drinking going on in other emporiums today. Rails have slashed the price of Hornby TT, with a 47 now costing less than a ton. All I need to do is wait for them to reduce the price of the TT 0-6-0 chassis to something a bit more reasonable, and the credit card might take a bashing.