NIRCLASS80 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 On 17/9/2021 at 6:18 PM, RedRich said: Amazing shots. They really are magazine quality. The setting is also familiar looking which is what makes it stand out. Rich, 1 hour ago, David Holman said: Can only agree, Rich. Very much deserves a wider audience. Thanks so much lads for the positive feedback. Much appreciated. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NIRCLASS80 Posted October 16, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2021 A Class on the Tara's at Ballyercall 15 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NIRCLASS80 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2021 Some motive power shots from Ballyercall 20 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I must admit the decent looking track really makes this special. Does not even take away it is smaller gauge. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 16/10/2021 at 12:13 PM, NIRCLASS80 said: A Class on the Tara's at Ballyercall Standout shot for me. Seriously impressive, as always. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 056 & 048 wait for their next turn 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 A Class Friday evening freight 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Great stuff. 036 and the BELL's look the business. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Amazing, what camera/lens do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Dempsey said: Amazing, what camera/lens do you use? Old Canon Digital SLR D400 and 18 -200mm zoom lens 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Pictures are brilliant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Just now, Dempsey said: Pictures are brilliant The last time I saw the same camera body on eBay it was for sale at £30! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Fab layout, Fab photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Some action from Ballyercall 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Ballyercall has been issued with a closure notice in 28 days time. Looks like Boxing Day will be the end of the line for Ballyercall. 1 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Hi NIRCLASS80, I have thoroughly enjoyed your various video and picture postings as part of my rookie learning process - lovely layout and train movements. Does this imply an end to this particular layout ? - if so, what next ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Rush and Lusk said: Hi NIRCLASS80, I have thoroughly enjoyed your various video and picture postings as part of my rookie learning process - lovely layout and train movements. Does this imply an end to this particular layout ? - if so, what next ? The layout will be stored until it’s relocated although that could be months away. Then hopefully space permitting it will become a through station. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, NIRCLASS80 said: Ballyercall has been issued with a closure notice in 28 days time. Looks like Boxing Day will be the end of the line for Ballyercall. It'll be a quieter place without updates from Ballyercall. One of my favourites on here. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Same. Gonna miss this one. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Thanks for all the phots and vids - an great bit of modelling and as said enhanced by the track work and lovely Irish and BR models. I look forward to seeing how you extend in to a through station. Happy and not too stressful move. Robert 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 A fine layout, really well conceived. The track laying disguises the narrow gauge superbly too. Will certainly miss this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfromoz Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 At least we’ve got the material on here and on YouTube to look back at this great layout. Hope it re-emerges. John 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Look forward to the return of Ballyercall in its new guise. Stephen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Perhaps it will expand enough to be renamed Ath na Tel? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 5 hours ago, Broithe said: Perhaps it will expand enough to be renamed Ath na Tel? You’ll have to help me here? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Have to say that I'll miss your [NIRCLASS80] video updates. The layout isn't cluttered and together with you excellent camera they're a joy to watch. As I don't have a permanent layout I like watch videos of others' layouts and gives me the opportunity to see locomotives and rolling stock operating in near prototypical setting (maybe I should join a club). Looking forward to the return of, what I expect to be, a newly revamped Ballyercall and lots more videos. Good luck with the move. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 Can I just say thanks to everyone for their encouragement and kind remarks about my layout now and over the last four years. I have really enjoyed running Ballyercall. I don’t really enjoy the layout building process but I am a bit picky about running a layout as prototypical as possible. This model forum is possibly the best for positive comments on the internet. Another massive plus over the last four years is the freight stock over this period. It’s ok having all the locos in the world but it was the appearance of IRM and the different freight wagons that dragged me away from Canadian modelling after twenty years. Now I will get a few last photos taken and start saving for an IRM NIR 80 Class! 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Will miss Ballyercall great photos of a finely detailed layout and the great range of rolling stock, looking forward to the layouts return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 We can only hope that the good gents at IRM read your last comment on the 80 class - it is a (in my tiny mind) a logical step from the MK2s on their way. Perhaps via a hunslet to get a "Bo" power bogie sorted.- Just think of the fun with British units that could be had when in Accurascale "mode." Robert 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Baby GM’s lined up ready for service 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 017 arrives with a Tara working. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 @NIRCLASS80 Really impressed with the quality of you photography. The pictures are very sharp and clear. It's unusual to see pictures of models that look as good, if not better as a photograph or video, than they do in real life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Models, photography and especially some high quality modelling. The track work is so well laid and weathered (that ballasting is sublime!), you barely notice it is narrow gauge, while the way those wagons are snaking into the loop is really nice too. Ground cover is subtle, and it all makes for a beautifully observed scene. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 On 30/11/2021 at 10:25 PM, Robert Shrives said: We can only hope that the good gents at IRM read your last comment on the 80 class - it is a (in my tiny mind) a logical step from the MK2s on their way. Perhaps via a hunslet to get a "Bo" power bogie sorted.- Just think of the fun with British units that could be had when in Accurascale "mode." Robert An 80 would indeed be a logical step. It simply isn’t possible to model NIR realistically at ANY stage between 1974 and the early 2000s. One must not forget that they also appeared on the Dublin and Cork suburban services, the only type of train ever to serve suburban routes in the three biggest cities in Ireland apart from the equally ubiquitous and equally necessary AEC cars. It would be an excellent choice and one can only drool at the certain quality that such a thing would have if produced. A Hunslet, too, would go nicely with the IRM Mk 2 carriages, though possibly more limited in appeal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 The 80 class is actually perhaps the most "useful" of all the multiple units for Irish layouts in general, north or south, post 1974. They got about as you well know @jhb171achill. Even in NIR guise they were seen across much of the CIE/IE network as scheduled and special trains regularly enough I would say. Definitely no need to stretch Rule 1 to run an 80 Class in either NIR or patched IR liveries on most of our layouts I would imagine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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