Alan’s ‘The Stone Yard’

[Patrick Davey]

Today was the second day of the UMRC’s annual exhibition in Methodist College, Belfast, and I was there to help Alan aka @Tullygrainey operate his exceptional ‘The Stone Yard’ layout although I’m not sure how successful I was in that job.  Anyway, why is it exceptional?  I shall let the following photos answer that!!

 

[Flying Snail]

Fabulous pics of a fabulous layout!

[Patrick Davey]

A few short video clips:

 

 

Edited August 25, 2024 by Patrick Davey

[scahalane]

Beautiful detailing.

[Tullygrainey]

Many thanks for taking and sharing these images Patrick. You've done the Stone Yard proud!

 

PS You did ok as a trainee narrow gauge driver

Edited August 25, 2024 by Tullygrainey

[Galteemore]

A masterclass in the subtleties of tone and texture 

[Patrick Davey]

Also - an interesting fact:

Due to the layout being called 'The Stone Yard', Alan was obliged to introduce 'block' working.

[Galteemore]

Rocking the puns as always, PD…..

[Tullygrainey]

He’s a hardcore punster

[David Holman]

2 hours ago, Galteemore said:

A masterclass in the subtleties of tone and texture 

Couldn't have put it better. Love its craft and soft colours

Edited August 25, 2024 by David Holman

[Broithe]

3 hours ago, Patrick Davey said:

The realism in all these pictures is truly remarkable, but I do feel that the figures in the background here are a little over-scale and the clothing is a touch 'modern' perhaps?

Although, to be fair, they do look almost real.

[derek]

Absolutely fantastic! I love looking at Alan's tread on The Stone Yard ( The Narrow Gauge One) as well as Loughan Key. I think half of his view count could be down to me. The level of detail is exceptional. A true masterclass. . And great pics Patrick by the way

Edited August 26, 2024 by derek