ttc0169 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 A great selection of liverys on the 121s,and a fantastic layout,one of my favourites, Thanks for posting Eamonn-and well done Gerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I had a great time checking out Ballybeg at the Wexford show in Easter. Now that I know that the 121's were hand painted to that level Gerry and his amazing work have reached an even higher level of skill in my estimation. There a some great examples of work produced here by all our members that contribute examples of their work in their workbench topics. Eamonn has displayed a lovely hand painted example of one of his 121 models also and it shows that if the work is done carefully and attentively it can produce marvelous models. I wish I could create a hand painted finish like those models, we are very lucky to have all these workbench topics to wow and inspire us. Well done to all. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great photos as always Eamonn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrailwayman Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great photos as always Eamonn Thanks lads all for the positive comments. I started on some Ballybeg rolling stock back in 2002 and the layout has had eight public outings winning Best Scenic and Best in Show awards along the way. Each time I show it I use liveries of a different Irish era: everything from 1940s/50s steam to early 2000s IE. I have all other locos and goods/passenger rolling stock for each era. Finally, I change the lineside models to match including coals stocks/oil depot and cattle loads/goods loads etc. Ballybeg pioneered Irish sound and lights in DCC for both diesel and steam locos. The scenery uses perspective modelling to give the impression of depth. All components on the layout were commercially available as kits or RTR (although extensively worked on). I must hand it to Eamonn who is a whiz photographer and really captures that "is it real?" feeling. Some of my locos are a bit too pristine and I might have Anthony do some suitable weathering for me... Ballybeg is awaiting MM 071s to replace the MIR models currently in use. I have just retired and will continue working on Ballybeg as well as a new project in N Gauge finescale "Llangollen" a BR/GWR preserved station in North Wales. Look me up at the next exhibition. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 It was a joy to photograph your layout and locos Gerry,and It only inspires me to get a proper layout going for myself. As has been said the layouts shown by the guys here are Stunning and even people who are new to site are showing some great skill. I am greatful to Gerry and Anthony for all the help and advice that they give.Gerrys help in DCC is very much needed in my world as I don't really have a clue,while Anthonys help in paint and in general modeling is superb-my adventure into mk3 EGV Building was helped by Anthony big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks lads all for the positive comments. I started on some Ballybeg rolling stock back in 2002 and the layout has had eight public outings winning Best Scenic and Best in Show awards along the way. Each time I show it I use liveries of a different Irish era: everything from 1940s/50s steam to early 2000s IE. I have all other locos and goods/passenger rolling stock for each era. Finally, I change the lineside models to match including coals stocks/oil depot and cattle loads/goods loads etc. Ballybeg pioneered Irish sound and lights in DCC for both diesel and steam locos. The scenery uses perspective modelling to give the impression of depth. All components on the layout were commercially available as kits or RTR (although extensively worked on). I must hand it to Eamonn who is a whiz photographer and really captures that "is it real?" feeling. Some of my locos are a bit too pristine and I might have Anthony do some suitable weathering for me... Ballybeg is awaiting MM 071s to replace the MIR models currently in use. I have just retired and will continue working on Ballybeg as well as a new project in N Gauge finescale "Llangollen" a BR/GWR preserved station in North Wales. Look me up at the next exhibition. Gerry Good luck with retirement Gerry. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 It was a joy to photograph your layout and locos Gerry,andIt only inspires me to get a proper layout going for myself. As has been said the layouts shown by the guys here are Stunning and even people who are new to site are showing some great skill. I am greatful to Gerry and Anthony for all the help and advice that they give.Gerrys help in DCC is very much needed in my world as I don't really have a clue,while Anthonys help in paint and in general modeling is superb-my adventure into mk3 EGV Building was helped by Anthony big time. Eamonn we all benefit from the encouragement and good will given to us by fellow modellers. At the end of it all it inspired you to pick up the tools and the brass to have a pop at something yourself. You have carried on by giving advice and helpful tips while encouraging others so things evolve and keep the hobby moving. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks lads all for the positive comments. I started on some Ballybeg rolling stock back in 2002 and the layout has had eight public outings winning Best Scenic and Best in Show awards along the way. Each time I show it I use liveries of a different Irish era: everything from 1940s/50s steam to early 2000s IE. I have all other locos and goods/passenger rolling stock for each era. Finally, I change the lineside models to match including coals stocks/oil depot and cattle loads/goods loads etc. Ballybeg pioneered Irish sound and lights in DCC for both diesel and steam locos. The scenery uses perspective modelling to give the impression of depth. All components on the layout were commercially available as kits or RTR (although extensively worked on). I must hand it to Eamonn who is a whiz photographer and really captures that "is it real?" feeling. Some of my locos are a bit too pristine and I might have Anthony do some suitable weathering for me... Ballybeg is awaiting MM 071s to replace the MIR models currently in use. I have just retired and will continue working on Ballybeg as well as a new project in N Gauge finescale "Llangollen" a BR/GWR preserved station in North Wales. Look me up at the next exhibition. Gerry No problem with the weathering Gerry. Eamonn will give you my contact details. Look forward to hearing from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Davies Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I have just retired and will continue working on Ballybeg as well as a new project in N Gauge finescale "Llangollen" a BR/GWR preserved station in North Wales. Llangollen by road is fourteen miles from me. A friend of mine was the first CME of the Llangollen Railway, (ie the railway in preservation) whilst another was the former Operations Manager. Gerry, if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to forward them to either or both of those two guys. -Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Just remembered that I snapped this (rather poor) image of Ballybeg at the 2009 SDMRC exhibition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrailwayman Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks Rob. I hope to visit Llangollen again in 2013 and do more research. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrailwayman Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Postman standing about - trainspotting - by the turntable - how realistic is that...? These figures are actually Preiser Trainspotter/photographers! I have a postman elsewhere on the layout near a model post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 These figures are actually Preiser Trainspotter/photographers! I have a postman elsewhere on the layout near a model post office. Gerry,Broithe loves postmen,and I think secretly He would love to drive a postvan around his local area and chat up the local Women lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Gerry,Broithe loves postmen,and I think secretly He wouldlove to drive a postvan around his local area and chat up the local Women lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) I got to see Gerrys SSM B101 tonight and get a video and a few photos to post up.The loco has a class 24 sound chip on board so enjoy- Edited March 1, 2013 by enniscorthyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Looking fabulous, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Excellent and love the Sulzer sound ( harley ferguson x 100). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Another great looking B101 class running on a class looking layout,love the mix of black and white and colour photo's,with the black and white ones adding to the realism of the era modelled,well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 All this will be on show at the Wexford Model railway clubs Easter show.The class 24 sound chip is even better than what you can hear in the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 superb Gerry! that sound chip makes her as real as it gets:tumbsup: great vid and pics=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) That is just lovely, she really looks well in green! I feel like a proud daddy Edited March 6, 2013 by Weshty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 That is just lovely, she really looks well in green! I feel like a proud daddy are you going to give birth again soon des? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 are you going to give birth again soon des? Oh SSM has some very interesting buns in the oven Shem....more anon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Oh SSM has some very interesting buns in the oven Shem....more anon. spill the beans des, or i'll send up the mother-in-law!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 All this will be on show at the Wexford Model railway clubsEaster show.The class 24 sound chip is even better than what you can hear in the video. Looking and sounding great Gerry and Eamonn, Look forward to seeing the layout at the Wexford exhibition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 spill the beans des, or i'll send up the mother-in-law!! T'will take more than the threat of a MIL to make me talk! I have to complement the Ballybeg layout as well, that corner section with the cutting is very classy, it really looks the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Looking and sounding great Gerry and Eamonn,Look forward to seeing the layout at the Wexford exhibition. And indeed A class with sound will be on show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Oh SSM has some very interesting buns in the oven Shem....more anon. Where do you find the time Des. The Bandon tank that George is building really looks classy. There seems to be a very healthy interest in Steam modelling judging by other forum members plans to produce different classes. I'm about to start reading a book on the Waterford Tramore railway soon, judging from pictures in the book there are some nice prototypes. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 And indeed A class with sound will be on show. I'll have to pop over and have a listen Eamonn. Always something of interest happening on the layout. My youngest lad loved it last year. Wanderer got a lovely photo of him in raptures enjoying the turntable. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Where do you find the time Des. The Bandon tank that George is building really looks classy. There seems to be a very healthy interest in Steam modelling judging by other forum members plans to produce different classes. I'm about to start reading a book on the Waterford Tramore railway soon, judging from pictures in the book there are some nice prototypes. Rich, Thanks Richie, the B4 holds a very special place in my heart. One of the most elegant of the tank locos, and George has done a great build with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I paid a visit to Grahams today and picked up some auto ballasters. So I brought them down to Gerrys Ballybeg tonight for a spin with 073. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 They look great! As does the layout!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 superb. do my eyes deceive me but are there characters on stilts in one of the photos? and where did he get the angry dog from - the one about to bite one of the patrons! Would pay in to see that layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 love it to bits!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]12076[/ATTACH] love it to bits!! Signalman slips down for a quick pint every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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