WRENNEIRE Posted August 12, 2017 Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) It is proposed to build a model of the famous Ballyglunin/Castletown station from the film, The Quiet Man It will be built by members of the MRSI in their Dorset St clubrooms We then propose to donate it to the committee of the Ballyglunin Railway Restoration Project to be displayed at their fund raising events etc So I am on the scrounge! Already a good friend from this parish has offered to donate all the transfers we need and indeed any other small bits that may be required. Thank you Des! Has anyone made or converted a D17 loco #59? This will be our toughest item to acquire and we would really appreciate any help in sourcing one If anyone feels that they would like to be associated with this project through donating items that may be of interest or indeed dirty wads of cash please drop me a PM and I will be delighted to talk to you about the project Some more pics here: https://www.google.ie/search?q=&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CYjspv0UldGiIjim7e4yU8VVmnYCm1TNKLDGXfEyYOB9FGh0yR1_1sPv6xngjaQfu9hkaJDwSZKhoXzUc5oDcBRqZVioSCabt7jJTxVWaEeS9M-LG2L6vKhIJdgKbVM0osMYRpoyLFFlbtGIqEgld8TJg4H0UaBFBtJpgIaDxqCoSCXTJHX-w-_1rGER3wj4vjlHDrKhIJeCNpB-72GRoRJZuFi1zsMTUqEgkkPBJkqGhfNRGy5bJGXUXe7yoSCRzmgNwFGplWEQytfeDLTFfs&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC87K82dHVAhXE7hoKHX7XC3MQ9C8IHw&biw=1536&bih=768&dpr=1.25 Edited August 12, 2017 by WRENNEIRE 5 Quote
Glenderg Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Stone is "16" coursed, close jointed random rubble stone, with a dash of the wrong shade of green. IRM will be assisting on this very worthy project, so I'd encourage anyone who has a passion for active preservation for both the rolling stock and architecture efforts to do as live aid 1984 said - give what you can. (Now, Geldof is a gob*****, but the lads in Ballyglunin need a hand, we can ape the things the RPSI were doing in 1964..., hon lads, get movin.....) Edited August 17, 2017 by Glenderg 1 Quote
Broithe Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 This could be made into a fair representation of the Montbretia. http://www.modelscenerysupplies.co.uk/oo-scale-products/oo-gauge-scenic-details/plants-flowers-oo/laser-cut-minis-water-iris-oo Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted August 18, 2017 Author Posted August 18, 2017 I am looking of a pic of the footbridge in Ballinasloe station, it was the original one from Ballyglunin 1 Quote
Weshty Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 If that is the classic standard footbridge (al la Mallow etc.), Alan Gibson does a superb brass version that could be used. 1 Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted August 18, 2017 Author Posted August 18, 2017 The bridge is a solid sided one, if that makes sense 3 Quote
Eiretrains Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 The footbridge at Moate station is a similar solid version to that at Ballinasloe, both are still in situ and in good condition. There's a bit of history behind Ballinasloe's/Ballyglunin's, as I believe it originally was first sited at Oughterard station on the Clifden line, so it has served three stations. PR Moate Station by rafferty930@btinternet.com4, on Flickr [/url] Ballinasloe Station: http://www.ribblevalleyrail.co.uk/Irish%20Railways%20Ballinasloe%20Station.htm 4 Quote
Noel Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Vaguely reminiscent of the Ratio and Hornby Dublo concrete foot bridges Edited August 18, 2017 by Noel 1 Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted August 19, 2017 Author Posted August 19, 2017 Pic from Ballinasloe, cheers Bill. H&S were given free reign here by the look of the poor bridge 3 Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 Was it partially vandalised? Hope interior fittings all still ok.... 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 If that is the classic standard footbridge (al la Mallow etc.), Alan Gibson does a superb brass version that could be used. Mallow would be GSWR design - there were differences. 1 Quote
steventrain Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 Have you try google Street/road image? Image date 2009. I notice Good shed at back. 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 And so it begins people I know this is a small thing, but just in case anyone's interested, the station sign background would be black, not green, and the lettering much thicker. Other than that, CIE green with cream was the order of the day for stations, going back to the GSR era. 1 1 Quote
minister_for_hardship Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) I know this is a small thing, but just in case anyone's interested, the station sign background would be black, not green, and the lettering much thicker. Other than that, CIE green with cream was the order of the day for stations, going back to the GSR era. That's just a replica of the film prop nameboard. The real life blue/white enamel WL&WR Ballyglunin nameboard still survives. The footbridge looks like that of a design favoured by the MGWR, it could have been transplanted from an Ex MGW location in GSR or CIE days. Edited August 21, 2017 by minister_for_hardship 3 1 Quote
Weshty Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 That signal box is a cracker. Re: the footbridge, much though I have an aversion for the excesses of the Safety Elves, I don't doubt the usefulness of handrails with slippy wet iron steps and one loaded down with luggage, Pity they had to be a garish yellow though. Quote
Noel Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 That signal box is a cracker. Re: the footbridge, much though I have an aversion for the excesses of the Safety Elves, I don't doubt the usefulness of handrails with slippy wet iron steps and one loaded down with luggage, Pity they had to be a garish yellow though. All that's needed in that pic is a 121 in delivery grey/yellow livery to synchronise:) Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 All that's needed in that pic is a 121 in delivery grey/yellow livery to synchronise:) Perfect! Roll on the Murphy one, though I wouldn't want anything on a layout that was "safety elved" in appearance! Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 That's just a replica of the film prop nameboard.The real life blue/white enamel WL&WR Ballyglunin nameboard still survives. The footbridge looks like that of a design favoured by the MGWR, it could have been transplanted from an Ex MGW location in GSR or CIE days. Ah! I see that now, Minister. Pity there are no GSWR six wheelers to go there too! Yes, the FB is a standard MGWR type. They had another curved design as well. Quote
minister_for_hardship Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Ah! I see that now, Minister. Pity there are no GSWR six wheelers to go there too! Yes, the FB is a standard MGWR type. They had another curved design as well. And topped in MGW section style with a footbridge notice, quite possibly the bilingual GSR/CIE white with black lettering enamel sign. The tubular steel yellow painted handrailing on the other footbridge is a modern addition. Edited August 21, 2017 by minister_for_hardship Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 And topped in MGW section style with a footbridge notice, quite possibly the bilingual GSR/CIE white with black lettering enamel sign. Might be worth advising the restoration committee there (maybe they know) that occasionally such things crop up at auctions. I know someone who has one (though he's not for selling it!) Quote
minister_for_hardship Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 Might be worth advising the restoration committee there (maybe they know) that occasionally such things crop up at auctions. I know someone who has one (though he's not for selling it!) Probably better off making up a replica, if I had one I wouldn't leave it out in the open for it to sprout legs and walk esp. in an isolated place like that. 1 Quote
Weshty Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 Suitable sharp intake of breath. Shouldn't be too hard to get that done in glossy powdercoated aluminium. Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Ironic......nowadays, definitely footbridge only. In the days when those things were made, across the track was fine if (a) you were late, or if (b) you wanted a gricing photo! Quote
irishrail201 Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Might lend them my one? Fits in with our corporate branding Wrenneire!!! 1 Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted August 24, 2017 Author Posted August 24, 2017 Are any of these signs for sale? Might raise a few bob for the endeavour? Quote
irishrail201 Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Are any of these signs for sale? Might raise a few bob for the endeavour? I got them commissioned by a firm in Dublin and I donated them to the Railway. I'll PM you details. I would love to have more at Stradbally as funds allow. Quote
seanrail Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 On 20 August 2017 at 11:54 AM, WRENNEIRE said: Signal Box is a cracker Lovely condition for an unused signal box. Wish they didn't demolish the one at Carlow. 1 Quote
PaulC Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) That's a cracking looking box Seanrail, I may just nick that for my branchline station. Did you take these photos and if so, did you capture anything from the rear? Paul. Edited February 2, 2018 by PaulC 1 Quote
seanrail Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 16 minutes ago, PaulC said: That's a cracking looking box Seanrail, I may just nick that for my branchline station. Did you take these photos and if so, did you capture anything from the rear? Paul. No, PaulC. Someone else took those images. Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted February 3, 2018 Author Posted February 3, 2018 My pics Paul Back of signal box had a corrugated lean too After a big clean up of the site: 3 Quote
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