Rob Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Excellent photos- really well taken. Very professional 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Just caught up with Dugort Harbour, stellar modelling and wonderful stories along the way. Have you come to a decision about your backscene? If not, can I point you toward Chaz H's "Athena" on NGRM Online (his other layout, the Furness Valley RR is also worth a look)? US-outline narrow gauge but well worth a look. His backscene technique might be just what you need: it starts here but the whole thread is great. All the best, Mark 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 4 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: Just caught up with Dugort Harbour, stellar modelling and wonderful stories along the way. Have you come to a decision about your backscene? If not, can I point you toward Chaz H's "Athena" on NGRM Online (his other layout, the Furness Valley RR is also worth a look)? US-outline narrow gauge but well worth a look. His backscene technique might be just what you need: it starts here but the whole thread is great. All the best, Mark Very many thanks, Mark! I’ll check that out. I can’t claim credit for the scenery, though I intend to do the next lot largely myself. It was done by Kevin McIntosh and captures perfectly the sort of remote and neglected type of outpost of the railway I’m trying to portray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Update - just looked at that technique - very good indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 25 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: Very many thanks, Mark! I’ll check that out. I can’t claim credit for the scenery, though I intend to do the next lot largely myself. It was done by Kevin McIntosh and captures perfectly the sort of remote and neglected type of outpost of the railway I’m trying to portray. Is that Kevin from South Africa, used to work for Model Railway Baseboards? Saw some of his stuff in Bray some months back, fantastic modeller, Narrow gauge Bayer Garrett, stunning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 51 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: Very many thanks, Mark! I’ll check that out. I can’t claim credit for the scenery, though I intend to do the next lot largely myself. It was done by Kevin McIntosh and captures perfectly the sort of remote and neglected type of outpost of the railway I’m trying to portray. The scenery is excellently done and certainly has captured the look of a bleak and slightly run-down railway outpost. 43 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: Update - just looked at that technique - very good indeed. Hope you find it useful! Its a technique I'm planning to employ at some point as I've still got several projects germinating! Cheers, Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 1 hour ago, WRENNEIRE said: Is that Kevin from South Africa, used to work for Model Railway Baseboards? Saw some of his stuff in Bray some months back, fantastic modeller, Narrow gauge Bayer Garrett, stunning That’s the man! 40 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: The scenery is excellently done and certainly has captured the look of a bleak and slightly run-down railway outpost. Hope you find it useful! Its a technique I'm planning to employ at some point as I've still got several projects germinating! Cheers, Mark I’ve tracklaying to do first, so after that I’ll need to consult all this! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 3rd November 1975, and the very last train pulls out of Dugort Harbour, watched by rain-wearied Kerry sheep. The line has been goods-only since 1967, and will now slumber for forty-seven years before Eamon Ryan reopens it as a cycleway for Lycra-clad people only (except Enda). A23R takes the last few empty wagons away. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) Ten years apart. In June 1951, J15 No. 109 shunts at Dugort Harbour. In June 1961, A55 arrives with the afternoon passenger train. The rostered “C” class broke down. And in June 1971, A23R - straight out of Inchicore after receiving its new engine - is in charge of an IRRS special train, as regular passenger trains ceased in 1967. Edited April 29, 2022 by jhb171achill 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) On the same day, a shabby looking B141 has the daily goods, shown here shunting, then departing for Castletown West. “You can just slide the sacks over and I’ll drop them into the wagon….” “OK……Did ye hear all that stuff ‘bout Vietnam on the wireless? I reckon it’ll be another world war, what with them commies an’all….” Edited April 29, 2022 by jhb171achill 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Lovely stuff there Jonathan. Stephen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 “…..no, I told ye. I’m loading nothing into no van until yer man agrees my overtime!” 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 17 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: “…..no, I told ye. I’m loading nothing into no van until yer man agrees my overtime!” “That would be an Ecumenical matter” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Great stuff JB! Has that van from Brookhall Mill not been delivered yet????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: Great stuff JB! Has that van from Brookhall Mill not been delivered yet????? It got a hot box near Thurles and it's in a siding there..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 2 hours ago, jhb171achill said: It got a hot box near Thurles and it's in a siding there..... I hope the linen won’t get steam & smoke damage with those 800 class queens roaring past! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: I hope the linen won’t get steam & smoke damage with those 800 class queens roaring past! There’s a guy sent down in a Commer van to sort it all out. Fifteen shillings it cost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 An early view at Dugort Harbour, April 1946. 12 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: An early view at Dugort Harbour, April 1946. Wonderful, atmospheric modelling, Jonathan! Fabulous! Cheers, Mark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 One more for the time being; from an old print found in a drawer…. A goods transfer from “town” sidles into Dugort Harbour in 1946…. (Without a visible “flying snail” it would be 1929!) The goods van is off for weathering next week. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: One more for the time being; from an old print found in a drawer…. A goods transfer from “town” sidles into Dugort Harbour in 1946…. (Without a visible “flying snail” it would be 1929!) The goods van is off for weathering next week. Another superb photo, Jonathan, please keep 'em coming! Cheers, Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 A few more…. This old GNR van has been sitting at the buffers here for six months…. … ”….she’s off. Sure the rails aren’t to gauge here - look at the state of those sleepers. PJ’s gone in the van to get a ramp. We’ll have her back on in time for the goods….” … Fair day beckons, and five cattle trucks have been ordered in. Tomorrow the place will be full of cattle lorries after the mixed has gone. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 … On 29th April 1965, the midday passenger departs for Castletown West, with 7 passengers on board, and six cardboard boxes of linen goods in the van. … Finally for today, a few new accessories for Dugort Harbour. 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billycan Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Some nice examples of less is more. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Fair day beckons, and five cattle trucks have been ordered in. Tomorrow the place will be full of cattle lorries after the mixed has gone. Gorgeous modelling: the overgrown track, the down-at-heel rolling stock, the air of decay. Simply stunning! Cheers, Mark Edited April 30, 2022 by 2996 Victor 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Great atmosphere. Love the b&w pic of the J15. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcGahern Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Great shots and love the lighting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 On 30/4/2022 at 7:08 PM, jhb171achill said: On 29th April 1965, the midday passenger departs for Castletown West, with 7 passengers on board, and six cardboard boxes of linen goods in the van. Love it. Less is more, as they say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRi1959 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Some very realistic, atmospheric shots there full of realism, well done JB. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 2:22 AM, GNRi1959 said: Some very realistic, atmospheric shots there full of realism, well done JB. Thanks, Tony. There’s been nothing much else happening in recent times as I’ve been busy elsewhere but I’m hoping for further progress soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Shunting at Dugort Harbour in 1955… . ….and the midday mixed leaving on two days ten years later in 1965…. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Got sick of seeing this little DWWR beauty unpainted, so out came the brushes tonight! So here’s its last time sans paint and grubby weathering…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: Got sick of seeing this little DWWR beauty unpainted, so out came the brushes tonight! So here’s its last time sans paint and grubby weathering…. Looking forward to seeing the results, Jonathan: you've beaten me to it as I've run out of my chosen shade of grey! Plus I haven't got any wheels yet..... Cheers, Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Looking forward to seeing the results, Jonathan: you've beaten me to it as I've run out of my chosen shade of grey! Plus I haven't got any wheels yet..... Cheers, Mark The wheels for mine were ordered ages ago, and are in a packet in Wales awaiting my next visit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 Summer 1960 sees the last Bandon saddle tank in traffic drift into Dugort Harbour with the goods. Or…. With this new-fangled Kodachrome colour film….. 13 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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