The Narrow Gauge One

[Tullygrainey]

1 hour ago, Irishrailwayman said:

Hi Alan, the Bala Lake Railway is the home of "Alice" (https://bala-lake-railway.co.uk/steam-locos/alice/). They hold a model railway exhibition each year which unfortunately coincides with the Enniskillen Show. We alternate each year and plan to show my "Buffers Lock" at Bala next year.

"The Stone Yard" looked great at Enniskillen - have you got DCC sound on board each loco?

Best, Gerry & Jenna

Hi Gerry and Jenna, Many thanks for this link to Bala Lake and Alice's history. I knew a little bit about her story but this was a fascinating read. What a survivor! And what a tale of determination and dedication! 

Alice is the only loco with sound at the Stone Yard. So far 

It was a pleasure to talk to you both at Enniskillen.

Regards, Alan

[Tullygrainey]

The Stone Yard had an outing to 1st Bangor MRC's exhibition on 30 November. Lovely show with a great atmosphere. Grand day out. Thank you to 1st Bangor Club for the chance to be part of it. Thanks also to Kieran Lagan for helping keep it all on the rails.

Alan

 

Edited December 1, 2024 by Tullygrainey

[Patrick Davey]

Santa-stic!

[Broithe]

54 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said:

Santa-stic!

Yule regret starting this...

[Tullygrainey]

There's a claus in my contract that says no puns

[Patrick Davey]

He was in the workshop adjusting a North Pole motor.

[Galteemore]

With a sledge hammer 

In all seriousness, this layout remains a masterclass in subtlety and tone. Simply outstanding. 

[Patrick Davey]

If he doesn't fix it he'll get the sack.

[Galteemore]

3 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said:

If he doesn't fix it he'll get the sack.

He’s being very methodical about the process. Making a list and checking it twice. 

[Patrick Davey]

57 minutes ago, Galteemore said:

He’s being very methodical about the process. Making a list and checking it twice. 

That's the way Alan works!!

[Tullygrainey]

1 hour ago, Galteemore said:

With a sledge hammer 

In all seriousness, this layout remains a masterclass in subtlety and tone. Simply outstanding. 

Thank you David. I got a lot of satisfaction out of building it and it's quite enjoyable to operate too. At the risk of putting a jinx on it, it's turned out to be fairly robust as well, having survived 4 outings this year without the need for any serious surgery. 'The Stone Yard' was just a fall-back title. It should probably be called Costa Sheds, given the quantities of re-purposed timber it contains 

[Galteemore]

51 minutes ago, Tullygrainey said:

Thank you David. I got a lot of satisfaction out of building it and it's quite enjoyable to operate too. At the risk of putting a jinx on it, it's turned out to be fairly robust as well, having survived 4 outings this year without the need for any serious surgery. 'The Stone Yard' was just a fall-back title. It should probably be called Costa Sheds, given the quantities of re-purposed timber it contains 

You just had to go there Alan….you know how many puns will start percolating through …..

[Patrick Davey]

58 minutes ago, Galteemore said:

You just had to go there Alan….you know how many puns will start percolating through …..

Your creations always create a stir Alan

[Patrick Davey]

I was reading somewhere that the best type of paint to use on coffee stirrers is a flat white?

[Tullygrainey]

6 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said:

I was reading somewhere that the best type of paint to use on coffee stirrers is a flat white?

On what grounds did they make that assumption?

[Patrick Davey]

4 minutes ago, Tullygrainey said:

On what grounds did they make that assumption?

The technique has bean used I think 

[Broithe]

People are just making a mocha what this thread is supposed to be about now!

[Patrick Davey]

11 minutes ago, Broithe said:

People are just making a mocha what this thread is supposed to be about now!

I bet the rest of the forum members are frothing in anger

[commerlad]

I thought this was about Irish modellers not coffee.

Just do not know where I put the Tullamore.

Edited December 3, 2024 by commerlad

[Patrick Davey]

3 minutes ago, commerlad said:

I thought this was about Irish modellers not coffee.

Brilliant!!!

[Broithe]

10 minutes ago, commerlad said:

I thought this was about Irish modellers not coffee.

Just do not know where I put the Tullamore.

We really have to give you your dew for that one.

[Patrick Davey]

1 hour ago, Broithe said:

We really have to give you your dew for that one.

Offaly funny that!

Time to dispense with the coffee puns - Alan to echo what @Galteemore said above, The Stone Yard is quite a masterpiece in....well.......everything!!!

Edited December 3, 2024 by Patrick Davey

[Tullygrainey]

All being well,The Stone Yard will have an outing to the NDMRS Bangor show on 12 & 13 April at Bangor Grammar School. The fitters are busy prepping the locos.

 

[David Holman]

A splendid line up, Alan

[Tullygrainey]

1 hour ago, David Holman said:

A splendid line up, Alan

A diverse bunch! Thanks David

[Metrovik]

Looking forward to making the pilgrimage up next weekend to see it.

[leslie10646]

Likewise, looking forward to seeing your latest masterpiece, Alan

Where do you find the time to do it? It takes me a week to build a platform!

[LNERW1]

On the fence about going but now I definitely want to. I wouldn’t miss this for the world.

[Tullygrainey]

1 hour ago, LNERW1 said:

On the fence about going but now I definitely want to. I wouldn’t miss this for the world.

Be sure to come and say hello

[LNERW1]

I will be. Looks like a lovely layout to see in person and I'd be thrilled to meet the mastermind behind it, as well as many other brilliant projects.

[Tullygrainey]

Keep your fingers crossed I don't drop it getting it out of the back of the car

[Tullygrainey]

 A very enjoyable 2 days at the NDMRS Bangor Show. Good atmosphere, lots of variety and some epically good modelling on display - I've posted a few pics in the 'What's On: Bangor 2024' thread. Great to see so many familiar faces and also meet some on-line acquaintances in person for the first time. 

The Stone Yard behaved itself impeccably all weekend and also hosted a few guest engine drivers in the age 5 - 10 group. Budding railway modellers every one! No locos were harmed in the process.

Thanks to NDMRS, to everyone who stopped to talk and to Kieran Lagan for sharing loco superintendent duties. 

Alan

 

[derek]

Excellent! Never get tired of this layout

[LNERW1]

Looks even better in person- what a pleasure to see the layout and to meet the brilliant @Tullygrainey. Not a bad word to say about either.