Colin R

All I need is a set of these https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/20232-mgwr-convertible-vans/

Must have missed that bit in all the excitement Thanks

I am surprised this hasn't had a reply yet. I think there are a couple of textbooks out there that can certainly help you to get the right, it you want to model the L&LSR then the engine shed at Pennyburn, you need to figure out a way to show the Belfast Trust arrangement. Peco do a trust for its OO gauge carriage shed, which might also be worth looking at. I will have a look at what I have and get back to this thread

It just so happens that I purchased that book, 50 Years of Railway Life by Tatlow, from Leslie, and it is on the list to be read. Colin

Hopefully, like the A class, will they be able to be regauged to 21mm? Colin

So how much is one of those GNR Y5 Vans, and also how much is the GWSR Brake Van (both need to run on 21mm, please) Colin Hi Ernie Do you happen to have any more information about this one, please?

Some very interesting information; it makes you wonder whether, if it had happened, the 3ft gauge conversion would have taken place. I like the idea of the railway heading for Kinsale, which opens up yet another can of worms. Would it have been taken over by the Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway? And if so, would they have kept two stations in Cork? I would suggest that if the line had have been built, we might be looking at something like 26+miles of 5 ft 3 in gauge railway from Cork to Kinsale. I wonder what sort of passenger numbers it would have generated.

While I am more into the 3ft gauge version, I should say that anything to do with the Broad gauge days I also find interesting. Of all the railways in Ireland, I find it sad that the CB&PR as a whole has not had that much information published about it.

Like Martin, there are some fabulous books in that lot. I only have two problems with them: one, a lack of cash and two, a lack of space right now; other than that, I would be filling my boots by now.

Thanks for the updates about the livery. Out of interest, did any of the other coaches you mentioned survive into preservation?

Just what is the liver for 836? It looks a bit like the Great Western Railway from the UK; it might be a while before I can afford one or two of these, having just purchased some stuff from Japan

I am not sure just how far Neville has got with getting this kit back into production, but I wouldn't mind finding a second one for sale. I know that there is a 3D print version available, but for now I would prefer a brass etech version.

The same principle could be used on a WCR/CDR/IOM Railcar model, which again could increase sales volumes. Speaking of which, has anyone measured up the Worsley Work Donegal Railcar? As I am convinced that he uses the WCR drawing and not the Donegal drawing, since there is a difference between the two of them.

Well, a bang on the door from a new postie, and they had arrived: my four Green Park Royals . Well, I will wait to see what you guys make of them, but they look like the DBs to me. Well done to Fran and the Boys. Now about that proposed layout