Colin R

Hi Stevie two come to mind one the cab spectacle windows are the wrong shape for an S15 and I also think the firebox is different as well. great find by the way Colin

Thanks you Wrenneire that is much appreciated.

Hi Wrenneire Did you take any details of the signal cabin and good shed as well? And would there be any chance of sharing you pictures and measurements, You are correct about it making a brilliant model. I have been thinking about this as a 4mm 21mm gauge exhibition layout since I found this forum. Colin

You say that, but the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway are in the process of building five brand new steam locos and there are as well a number of new build main line certificated steam locos being undertaken in the UK today. I understand that you have to be realistic about such projects and somethings like this wouldn't go ahead without so much of the funding being in place to start with. It is no good expecting the average railway enthusiast to stump up the money for such a project, as it will never happen. What is more likely is if those behind the project are willing to look at sponsorship from a number of sources. Ireland being in the EU, would I think still be entitled to apply for cultural and tourist based grants. This process is not that easy or quick, but it is possible. It would also be tying down all the possible reasons why the project should succeed, such as increase in tourism, the creation of jobs for the project and surrounding local businesses, in the UK a base figure of of every one job created by the project, it creates two more in the local tourist community (always a good one with politicians), interpretation of the local culture, sustainability of the project (would rebuilding the railway station to a standard that trains could run for there again benefit the local community?) what long term assistance could IR give to the project? This is not an endless list of things to consider, but as they say, it always helps to think outside of the box (whatever that means). Of course we also have to remember that not all grant applications are successful, but by thinking about all those issues and more, it will give you a better chance of success in the long term.

Is this in the right Thread?

Hi Guys I know it is a few year ago but I was wondering if any better plans have turned up for this railcar yet? Colin

I think the one thing that the guys at the Ballyglunin Railway Station project are missing is a serious Business plan or at lease a properly costed project. I would over estimate it to the tune of £5 million pounds or 5.6 Million Euros. This figure would include the complete restoration of the station, signal cabin and good shed and both platforms. Plus the building of a replica steam loco* and four carriages as per the film. In the film there is a footbridge, but I have not include the cost of building a replica footbridge, I believe the original one has been moved to another station, so getting that back is possibly not an option at present. I have also not included the cost for the installation of a train shed to keep the loco and train undercover when the place is not open or the purchase of an industrial Diesel loco to move the train from the shed to the platform. While the line in not operational by IR at present. it would be a good idea to also consider the re-installation of the station track plan again should the need arise and the route is rebuild once again. * it would be possible to build a cheaper loco if you did not want to steam it, but only have a dummy. My personal feeling is that if you are going to all this trouble to build a replica, you might as well build one to work.

I wonder if it was done with an airbrush and acrylic or rattle can:D

Or just bored with nothing better to do. If it looks to good to be true, it probably is. I can't really see IE getting rid of them, as I think some body will want to know why, I read somewhere (I think it was in a past issue of Today's Railways a platform 5 publication) that they where going to refurbish the whole class over the next few years.

Every railway station should have one and either a few wagons or a coach or two.

Besides a clapped out engine and bogies with hairline cracks, what else could possibly be wrong with it? Besides if this is genuine, anyone contacted either Downpatrick or the Irish Diesel loco group as it is more in their league?

Anyone got a few euros spare? http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/victorian-saintfield-railway-station-goes-on-market-for-750k-31128107.html

Good job this is not on Facebook otherwise you would have some one in the UK setting up a preservation society for it:trains:

Hi Andy I agree, I don't think they are going to disappear that quickly, but it would be a good idea to buy some in for stock so you know you have them. Colin

This is like a kid in a sweet shop, there is just to much I would love to model. A great location for a station Colin

Just a quick up date from Worsley works, I have emailed Allen today over another matter and I got this reply which was encouraging. He said that if we wanted a WT kit then he would need to have a minimum of 4 to 6 pre-orders to make it happen, this is to 1) fill the sheet to be etched and 2) to pay for the setting up costs. As for castings I have been advised that the Alan Gibson Midland/LMS white metal locomotive components are a close match and I think Alan Gibson still do wheels as well. As for a motor and gearbox I would contact Branchlines via their blog as they have a good range of motors and gear boxes, they also do a list of motors and gear boxes for you to chose your own if you so wish. at:- http://branchlines.blogspot.co.uk/ their email address is:- sales@branchlines.com Other odds and end could come from Eileens Emporium at:- https://eileensemporium.com/ Usual disclaimer I don't have any commercial ties with any of the above except as a customer. Colin

Just had an email back from Allen at Worsley works about the class2600 Railcar they are for sale at £58.00 or E 66.38 (approx) + P&P Might just have to purchase a set.

Make them into new age garden decorations wind chimes thingie's they scary the living daylight out of the birds as well if you are a gardener.

Some one was saying about loco work and number plates well here is the link to the website https://narrowplanet.myshopify.com/pages/thatcher Here is dart castings as well http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/mjt.php Also here is south eastern finecast white metal body kits some of the kits could provide the basic bits for the odd Irish loco:- http://www.sefinecast.co.uk/Contents.htm Also another white metal loco kit manufacture is Lytchett Manor models the range used to be the old Gem kits http://lytchettmanor.co.uk.websitebuilder.prositehosting.co.uk/lytchett-manor/oo-gauge-loco-kits

Thanks, that good enough for me to go and get a copy. Colin

Hi Guys does the book DIESEL DAWN have any plans in them? Colin

Is the Silver Fox model the only one which is available? as I would like to get a set but I am hoping to model them with 21mm gauge and while it is good to get a RTR model, it seems to me a waste of some money if I am going to ditch the OO gauge motor bogie straight away.

So who make the Railcar set? I wonder if I could get a way with a set going into the old downpatrick station before it closed? Colin

I will go over to RM web and ask on there and try and get a list of suppliers.

Great to hear Tony, just out of interest I understand that the buffers used in Ireland are a bit bigger that those used in the UK, can anyone confirm this please? Colin