Colin R

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

I would agree about market share, but what is stopping them from being made for both 009 and HOm, like the Bemo ( V51/52) https://www.bemo-modellbahn.de/produkt/db-v51-902-diesellokomotive/ Bo-bo locos, which had the wheel sets pushed out to 12mm gauge, or you could move them in for 009, just a thought

Well, someone has to put it up, but how about the West Clare bogie diesels or the railcars, both for 12mm gauge, not sure how many would sell, but I bet some would get them just to try them out.

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