jhb171achill Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 (edited) Many rural places like this could find a little yellow biscuit tin on wheels reposing at the end of an uncared-for siding. So Dugort Harbour ought to have one. Hence my first ever attempt at a brass kit this morning. Edited January 21 by jhb171achill 17 Quote
Tullygrainey Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Excellent! Another recruit to the burnt fingers club. Looking good JB 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, Tullygrainey said: Excellent! Another recruit to the burnt fingers club. Looking good JB Was doing it with expert guidance; more next week! 3 1 Quote
Galteemore Posted January 21 Posted January 21 Great stuff. You’ll be making 6 wheel coaches next. 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Galteemore said: Great stuff. You’ll be making 6 wheel coaches next. If the plan goes well, I've one or two in mind! Quote
LNERW1 Posted January 23 Posted January 23 (edited) On 21/1/2025 at 7:46 PM, Galteemore said: Great stuff. You’ll be making 6 wheel coaches next. JHB: frantically checks model room for bugging devices Edited January 23 by LNERW1 1 2 Quote
Patrick Davey Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Excellent!!! I will never be brave enough for this! Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 26 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: Excellent!!! I will never be brave enough for this! I'm not either, but I was persuaded to try by a friend and colleague! 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 The up 11:40 to "town" departs on a bleak January day in 1948.... . On the same day, the afternoon mixed heads off in the same direction.... 10 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 (edited) In these winter evenings, early sunset (you DO know what “sun” is? If not, see me after class), means the last trains leaving Castletown and Dugort as the last light fades. Here, A12 leaves Dugort Harbour for the short run up to Castletown West with the last passenger train on 20th January 1963….. Edited January 24 by jhb171achill 5 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 The connection for Tralee awaits at Castletown… 6 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 (edited) As it’s January 1963, the last six-wheelers are being withdrawn for good. The branch set has been changed - a 1924-built GSWR bogie composite has arrived, with a new tin van. The old set sits in the yard at Dugort. Tomorrow, it will be attached to the up Cork goods, and the three carriages will be scrapped in Glanmire goods yard along with many others. Tonight, the sun sets on them for the last time. A pity the Downpatrick preservation scheme is several decades away! Bottom: The “new” branch set in service last night with A12…. Edited January 24 by jhb171achill 9 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 (edited) Fast forward to another sunset winter evening in 1965. Here, the late afternoon local from Dugort has just arrived at Castletown. All the above “sunset” stuff; think power cuts & candles! Edited January 24 by jhb171achill 6 Quote
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