Clogherhead - A GNR(I) Seaside Terminus

[Patrick Davey]

At first glance it might seem like the loco from a ghost train but it’s actually GNR PP No. 74 built by Alan Nixon @Tullygrainey from a Studio Scale Models metal kit, and looking rather fine in grey primer.  Alan has done his usual amazing job and the locomotive has been finished to perfection - she runs exceptionally well on Clogherhead, and even the ancient double slip doesn’t cause her too much difficulty.

I am going to spray paint the livery shortly, GNR plain black, then apply the lettering, before she heads back to Alan for some basic weathering.

A work of art!  With sincere thanks to Alan for this - I have long dreamt of having a GNR PP loco and here she is!

[GSR 800]

An absolutely gorgeous locomotive!

Such a staple of the Irish North West

[Tullygrainey]

3 hours ago, Patrick Davey said:

At first glance it might seem like the loco from a ghost train but it’s actually GNR PP No. 74 built by Alan Nixon @Tullygrainey from a Studio Scale Models metal kit, and looking rather fine in grey primer.  Alan has done his usual amazing job and the locomotive has been finished to perfection - she runs exceptionally well on Clogherhead, and even the ancient double slip doesn’t cause her too much difficulty.

I am going to spray paint the livery shortly, GNR plain black, then apply the lettering, before she heads back to Alan for some basic weathering.

A work of art!  With sincere thanks to Alan for this - I have long dreamt of having a GNR PP loco and here she is!

Looks at home I think.  Hope it performs well for you Patrick.

[Patrick Davey]

PP No. 74 has left Clogherhead and entered the paint shop at Dundalk. These photos show the result of day 1 in the care of the GNR’s master painters (in reality, me with a rattle can)

[Tullygrainey]

Nice one Patrick

[Patrick Davey]

1 minute ago, Tullygrainey said:

Nice one Patrick

Thanks Alan - mighty building sir!