patrick Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 I havn't done anything on the layout in weeks but today a portion of the platform at Glen More which had warped was repaired and afterwards a few trains were run and a few photos taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 love the railcar -makes for a lovely scene and she looks very well with the baby and the metro-vic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Cork Waterford Bell liner passing through Glen More. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandbridgejct Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I love the atmosphere of this layout - the empty countryside, the short trains and the muted scenery. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Ran some trains and took some photos this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craven1508 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 what an atmosphere, just lovely stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Really great stuff going on in this layout. A35 pulling the mixed freight for me is the money shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Really great stuff going on in this layout. A35 pulling the mixed freight for me is the money shot. Ditto. Black CIE locos with tan band and white strips is my favourite era. What an absolutely fabulous layout. This is the period of Irish railways that most interests me. Just love the atmosphere and colour tone of your layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Long time no see layout Patrick,but it is looking as great and atmospheric as ever,loose coupled mixed freights were a sight to behold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I love this layout so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Very iconic, nice work Patrick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Top class layout. Real "rail through the west" vibe. A lovely mixture of early 70's stock, great use of the Bachman station and signal cab. Very very atmospheric yet understated. And love the backdrop. David holmann would be proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 You've take a little bit of Ireland and transplanted it perfectly to Ohio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishplate7 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Patrick. You have created a truly magical layout where the locos and rolling stock take centre stage! Its my favourite era by far. Hats off to you sir, keep up the excellent work and most importantly keep on posting those photos and videos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg-antrim Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I never tire of this layout - would love another video too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Wow! If a pic of that appeared in a future book, I'd be getting emails saying "I know I recognise that place - where exactly is it?" ...or... "I'm sure I took a picture of that very train some time about '73...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 That layout sums up the late 60s to 70s better than any I've seen. What makes it particularly good for me is the attention given to the goods stock. Very atmospheric, very realistic, excellent stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Not much was done on the layout in the last few months mainly due to my work schedule but the recent discussion obout dual cab control inspired me to complete the wiring and panel for Cork fiddle yard and Grange station. When the layout was extended I never got around to building a new control panel. instead the old one was hastily adapted to get things running quickly. Twin cab control using SPST center off switches and common return is employed, a system ai have used on three layouts over twenty years without problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 A few more photos from today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Very well done Patrick, a real rural setting, what about a video, to spoil us lot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Waterford Cork loose coupled goods train passing Glen More and Keilys Cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Great video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm finally getting around to installing the black drapes under the layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Patrick, I love your layout; the arch the drapes they just take the eye into the scene and the less is more ethos of the track plan, walk around control with your train. Brilliant=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 All the drapes are finally in place under the layout. The work bench has also been moved giving a nice open area for viewing and operation. The layout lighting turned off for the last photo because of excess glare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I love this layout, the way it's presented is great! Definitely giving me some ideas for the future lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Patrick this layout is just brilliant.in every possible way you could you made this a wonderful irish layout in a very interesting era. fantastic in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 I finally got some sesame seeds to replace the barley as sugar beet loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 STUNNING!!!! This is what, I am sure, 99% of us aspire to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Have you thought of running an oil & magnesite train - as you run a Bell Line train already, it would be entirely appropriate. In the meantime, keep up the good work! Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Have you thought of running an oil & magnesite train - as you run a Bell Line train already, it would be entirely appropriate.In the meantime, keep up the good work! Stephen An oil and magnesite train is on the to do list and very much part of the concept of the layout. Unfortunatly my current work schedule does is not conducive to modeling hense the slow progress in the last six months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Irish Freight Models do a good rendition of the magnesite wagon. Most of us have to compromise because of a lack of space so I wonder whether separate oil and magnesite trains would be more convincing. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Irish Freight Models do a good rendition of the magnesite wagon. Most of us have to compromise because of a lack of space so I wonder whether separate oil and magnesite trains would be more convincing. Stephen An 001 class hauling something like 8 or 9 oil wagons with no magnesite wagons was a regular movement on the Ballinacourty branch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 An 001 class hauling something like 8 or 9 oil wagons with no magnesite wagons was a regular movement on the Ballinacourty branch. I remember it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 An 001 class hauling something like 8 or 9 oil wagons with no magnesite wagons was a regular movement on the Ballinacourty branch. The fiddle yard tracks can hold 11 twenty foot wagons. 4 oil wagons and 7 magnesite wagons seems like a good mix. I'm sure over the life of the operation almost any concievable mix ran depending on tht needs of the plant. The loads were always at the front so when the train arrives in the fiddle yard the locomotive only needs to be put on the other end and it is ready for the return journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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