GSWR 90 Posted February 20 Author Posted February 20 (edited) Can we get back on topic please? Edited February 20 by GSWR 90 1 Quote
Horsetan Posted February 20 Posted February 20 48 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: What on earth is "Ulster broth"? Something that foams from the mouth of Paisleyite preachers on the Sobboth? Ulcer sez no! 1 2 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted February 25 Posted February 25 Will there be anybody from the DCDR on-hand at the North Down MRS show on March 23rd and 24th, to accept donations from good folk who may want to offload some cash? 1 Quote
GSWR 90 Posted February 25 Author Posted February 25 19 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Will there be anybody from the DCDR on-hand at the North Down MRS show on March 23rd and 24th, to accept donations from good folk who may want to offload some cash? We have a table booked. We’ve been to a few model shows before accepting donations and selling stock from our shop 6 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 3 Posted March 3 So, I have a question... When, not if, but when, IRM release an 80: A. Will there be a limited edition DCDR version? And: B. Will it be an authentic representation of the one in the video? 3 1 Quote
GSWR 90 Posted March 3 Author Posted March 3 16 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: So, I have a question... When, not if, but when, IRM release an 80: A. Will there be a limited edition DCDR version? And: B. Will it be an authentic representation of the one in the video? If they do release an 80 class, and if they do a DCDR version, I hope it’ll be 69+749 rather than 90+752. It’d be hard to get the graffiti on 90 and the rust on 752 exactly right. 2 1 2 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 3 Posted March 3 10 minutes ago, GSWR 90 said: If they do release an 80 class, and if they do a DCDR version, I hope it’ll be 69+749 rather than 90+752. It’d be hard to get the graffiti on 90 and the rust on 752 exactly right. Well, you say that... 1 1 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted March 3 Posted March 3 1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said: Well, you say that... Aye but Joe Lawton’s handy work m was quite iconic on the wagon and added to it…..whereas 90s graffiti…..well if it was done by a well meaning enthusiast trying to cover up the rust with rattle cans….they didn’t do a good job 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Just now, Westcorkrailway said: Aye but Joe Lawton’s handy work m was quite iconic on the wagon and added to it…..whereas 90s graffiti…..well if it was done by a well meaning enthusiast trying to cover up the rust with rattle cans….they didn’t do a good job My point was that the IRM lads obviously have plenty of experience with graffiti... Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 24 Posted March 24 I hope that Bangor is a good weekend for the DCDR, along with everybody else! 1 1 Quote
GSWR 90 Posted March 28 Author Posted March 28 On 24/3/2024 at 1:29 AM, DJ Dangerous said: I hope that Bangor is a good weekend for the DCDR, along with everybody else! Unfortunately I was unable to go due to a personal commitment and my replacement had to pull out at the last minute due to a medical emergency, so we were unable to attend. Hopefully the run-up to the next model show won't be so unlucky! 1 1 Quote
airfixfan Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Feature on this story in latest Steam Railway one of four Irish features/stories in latest magazine! 2 2 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 28 Posted March 28 13 hours ago, GSWR 90 said: Unfortunately I was unable to go due to a personal commitment and my replacement had to pull out at the last minute due to a medical emergency, so we were unable to attend. Hopefully the run-up to the next model show won't be so unlucky! That's such a shame, after everything you guys have been through with the recent flooding and damage. Fingers crossed for the next show! 1 1 Quote
Signal Post Posted November 5 Posted November 5 This short video popped up on YouTube, I'm sure that many on here will enjoy it. A great portrayal of the wonderful work being done by our friends at the DCDR in Downpatrick and a reminder of the extreme adversity that they have to work with. Let's hope we have a drier winter this year. 9 Quote
Flying Snail Posted November 5 Posted November 5 12 minutes ago, Signal Post said: This short video popped up on YouTube, I'm sure that many on here will enjoy it. A great portrayal of the wonderful work being done by our friends at the DCDR in Downpatrick and a reminder of the extreme adversity that they have to work with. Let's hope we have a drier winter this year. Excellent video - thanks for sharing 1 Quote
GSWR 90 Posted November 6 Author Posted November 6 (edited) On 5/11/2024 at 10:25 AM, Signal Post said: This short video popped up on YouTube, I'm sure that many on here will enjoy it. A great portrayal of the wonderful work being done by our friends at the DCDR in Downpatrick and a reminder of the extreme adversity that they have to work with. Let's hope we have a drier winter this year. Thankfully the railway reopened since that was filmed, it started operating with the 450 on Halloween trains the weekend before last. However, a huge amount of money and work is still needed to repair and replace everything, particularly vital tools like rail grinders, sleeper drills, impact drivers, etc. It will also be a good few months before we have the steam loco operating again Edited November 6 by GSWR 90 1 Quote
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