driver301 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) Hi All, Its been a while since I last posted on the site & the last time I did I was planning a model of Colbert Station Limerick. After careful consideration & much head scratching I decided to go with a model of Connolly instead. The deciding factors for me were: 1)The ability to run through trains. 2)The variety of stock that ran/runs into Connolly Station. I have had to scale the model back a fair bit due to space constraints but the overall look of the model should still be fine once fully completed. The model measures 6 ft x 3 ft & is built on an Argos wallpaper pasting table which folds meaning the model can be easily transported to exhibitions. The model now has all woodwork, track-work, electrics done & I will be starting the buildings this week.I will post the up to more photos soon & hope to post regular updates as the model evolves. Edited September 22, 2013 by driver301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Looks like an excellent project... any more photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Are those N gauge 071s? Hand made, presumably? They look very well... are there close-ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Can't wait to see this develop.It is an excellent concept - as you say great variety of stock operating to and from this station over the years. Even had beet trains through the loop line platforms in 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Just wow!! Please send us more photos - pretty please!!! I've borrowed some 'ideas' from Connolly but to do the station faithfully is still on my bucket list :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver301 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks for the kind words lads. I will be posting plenty of pictures in the coming days/weeks so you will be able to see the layout develop. @JHB171achill The Locomotives are all shapeways 3d prints. The 2700 DMU is a modified Farish class 158, the 2800 DMU is a heavily modified Farish class 158, my 22000 ICR is again a heavily modified Farish product this time being a class 168. All transfers were supplied by Des from Studio scale models. Below is a closer image of 2 locomotives standing in the loop line area of the layout(apologies for the poor quality of the image) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 You've done a stunning job on them! God bless yer eyesight! Any more of the multiple units? They look quite heavily modified! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Stunning work, great job:tumbsup: Love that 071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Superb stuff! More N gauge needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversuir226 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 There superb well done Will be keeping an eye on this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave182 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Wow! Well done on this, I had a go at n-gauge and modelling Irish subjects but I was getting so frustrated at the fiddlyness (is that a word?!) that I gave up! The detail you have achieved on the rolling stock is fantastic! Did you find it difficult to get a chassis that would fit under the 071's? The layout itself looks great and really captures the feel of Connolly. Lolling forward to see this progressing further! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 That 071 is stunning! What chassis did you use for the locos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grange Castle Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Now this is what I call modelling ! For me my modelling skills stop at being able to open the box to take my RTR loco out. You've done a fine job so far they look fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Stunning!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Phil Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 The greatest talents make it so you can't pick the gauge with ease and this is what you have achieved so far. Keep the photos coming. I as a kid modelled in N scale and loved it. Have slowly moved up in scale since from N to HOm to HO and now On30. N scale was definitely the hardest to gain realism in. Thanks again for sharing. Love the locos can't believe they were 3D printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogle Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nice to see another N gauge layout on here! A bit modern for me but nice all the same. There's not many of us Irish outline N gauge modellers on here so I'll be watching this one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Another masterpiece in miniature as have been your previous layouts Paul, Certainly one to watch for me...well done-keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Stunning!!!!!!!!! I generally object to the constant, unnecessary and inappropriate use of the word 'stunning'. This layout, however, does merit such a description. And more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Great to see another Irish N scale layout here. I look forward to seeing it develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Great work on such a small scale.Looking forward to following this Connolly station build in tandum with Amiens Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver301 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Hi Guys, I got a bit of work done over Christmas & now the north end of the station is taking shape. Work is now progressing at a decent pace & I will post updates on a more regular basis. Here are a couple of images showing some recent work (apologies about the picture quality) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craven1508 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Tasty! N is tiny and takes even more skill and patience, well done:-bd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Another classic irish N gauge layout in the making to add to the award winning"Wellington bheag"and"Carlow"layouts-well done Paul, Looking forward to your updates. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Great start, looking forward to see it progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Be still me beating heart!!! You've captured already the feel of the place and as for n - my hat is off to you and your eyesight Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 That is indeed a masterpiece of one with exceptional eyesight - and skills. Dare I live in hope of seeing a few blue 4.4.0s about the place! On a serious note, this idea of 3D prints seems to be generating a lot of valuable new opportunities. Presumably it would be a relatively simple matter to churn out DD stock, various modern railcars and 141s. For a 141, though, what chassis would be short enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The great thing about "N" is the sheer volume and area that you can cram into a given space. How will you be recreating the signalling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPBrophy Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Looks absolutely brilliant. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train model Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Real cool keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Looks great. Where are you getting the loco shells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It is an amazing project and great to see a model of this premier station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The whole project is great, but I can't get over how good those locos look in N gauge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnyus Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That looks absolutely unreal Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver301 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for the kind words folks. Just to try answer a couple of queries from your comments: 1)Regarding the signalling I think I will simply scratchbuild dummy modern signals. At a later stage I may try to replace these with working colour lights. 2)All of the DMUs are converted British Stock: The IE Class 29000 is a UK 350 EMU. The IE Class 2800 is a heavily modified UK 150. The IE 22000 ICR is a modified UK 168. The IE 2700 is a modified UK 158. 3)The Locos are all Shapeways items which just need to be finished & a suitable donor chassis found. With the 121s & 141s I used a lifelike SW9 chassis which was short enough. I hope to get some more work done over the weekend & will hopefully post an update early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkansen Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Excellent work there Driver, very interesting to see someone tackle Irish outline in 'N' gauge. The chance to be able to model a more prototypical station/trains whilst not taking over the whole house is a great bonus! Great possibilities with Connelly Station... DARTS, Commuters, Enterprise etc... not to mention the station building itself which is an imposing bit of architecture. Keep up the good work Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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