North Wall/ Port Thuaidh

[Shinkansen]

112 looks pretty tasty hauling those Mk3's alright. Contrasting blue n orange is a great combo! Good to see the layout is progressing well. Best of luck with it and keep posting pics. Out of interest... what did you decide regarding DCC controllers in the end... did ya go for the NCE powercab? I remember this being discussed ages ago on the forum.

Cheers, Tom

[krose]

Looking good 201bhoy. I've been meaning to start my layout but it hasn't happened yet. So I'm drawing inspiration from yours, gonna make a start in the next couple of weeks.

Looking forward to seeing this layout progress, with particular interested in the motorway scene. Keep up the good work. 👍

[John-r]

Hi 201bhoy,

 

Very enjoyable thread,your making great progress.

Can I ask a question,? What make and were did you get your mk3 coaches and genny van from

They really look the part, thanks in advance

Cheers. John

[ttc0169]

Progressing well Vincent-look forward to more updates.

[enniscorthyman]

Lovly shots of locos and mk3s.

[201bhoy]

Thanks a lot guys! Tom, I'm getting the Prodigy Express I think, suits my layout the best. Krose, unfortunately I might not have room for the motorway bridge as it looks like it's gonna be too wide. John-r, I got my mk3s from Barl on this site, think the genny van is Weshty's kit but you'd have to ask him to be certain!

[Kirley]

After all your detailed planning I'm sure it is a great feeling to have some track down and training running. As regard to 'concreting' check out You Tube, and Woodcraft Scenic also do a video. If you have any queries please PM me and I'll help if I can.

[Barl]

John-r, I got my mk3s from Barl on this site, think the genny van is Weshty's kit but you'd have to ask him to be certain!

 

The layout is coming along nicely Vincent:) You're right about the genny van, it was an SSM kit as were the decals on the coaches.

 

As for the concrete areas, I've been doing something very similar to Kirley (maybe not quite as well though) over the last few days but I've just been using standard filler. Its not finished yet but I'm pleased with how its turned out so far, I'll try post some pics soon!

[BosKonay]

Nothing like having power on and locos running :)

 

Well done and keep the updates coming

[201bhoy]

Thanks lads! Kirley and Barl, love both your concrete areas, really look the part!

[josefstadt]

It's great when a plan starts to come together! All the hard work planning is paying off - congratulations. Looking forward to seeing more updates as work progresses.

[201bhoy]

It's great when a plan starts to come together! All the hard work planning is paying off - congratulations. Looking forward to seeing more updates as work progresses.

 

Thanks Josefstadt! To be honest, I'm just a tiny bit sad it's got to this stage, no more chopping and changing now, which I always enjoyed But can't wait for DCC!

[RedRich]

Thanks Josefstadt! To be honest, I'm just a tiny bit sad it's got to this stage, no more chopping and changing now, which I always enjoyed But can't wait for DCC!

 

That will change pretty soon Vincent when DCC operations start on the layout. This where the real fun begins.

 

Rich,

[201bhoy]

Just a quick wee youtube upload of 220 with the decoder in, Merry christmas lads, and enjoy!

[NIRCLASS80]

Have you a link to the video??

[201bhoy]

Strange, the link didn't post. I'll try again

[Seanw12]

Good vid I subscribed check out my vids my channel is irishrail201

[201bhoy]

Good vid I subscribed check out my vids my channel is irishrail201

 

Thanks, and nice channel!

[201bhoy]

 

Another video of Christmas Eve services. The Galway train was delayed due to a brake fault on the generator van, but finally left over an hour late after it was fixed!

[201bhoy]

Few photos if the generator van more videos soon!

[201bhoy]

 

 

Couple more videos. Second one sees the last train of the day arrive, the newly introduced daily boat train from Rosslare, which connects with the ferry from Le Havre! 177 shunts the coaches into the sidings, releasing 220, which goes back to York Road for Christmas day!

[201bhoy]

[josefstadt]

Fantastic.

[Sulzer201]

Enjoyable vids and pics - it's inspired. Well done.

[BosKonay]

Great videos! Layout is really coming along!

[ttc0169]

Nice work there Vincent,I'm sure your delighted with the 201 sound chip-it really adds to any layout-nice use of the various functions and good driving skills also.

[201bhoy]

Thanks guys! Next step is to get 112 chipped and then get the freight yard concreted, ready for the arrival of the container crane!

[201bhoy]

Happy Christmas guys! Unfortunately very little has happened on the layout since I posted last, but santy was generous to me, with three model shop pocket wagons and two mk2s,5210 and 5217, arriving under the tree! Here's some poor pics and a video anyway!

[ttc0169]

The double stacked containers remind me of Ballina freight yard when the gantry crane was there,nice work Vincent.

[Dave]

Just read this thread from the start, you have the makings of a fine layout. Very well planned. The pocket wagons look great.

Did you get a container crane yet?

[201bhoy]

Thanks lads! It's annoying when I look back at last year and nothing is really done. No Dave, I haven't got the crane yet, I hope to soon though 😊

[DiveController]

Thanks lads! It's annoying when I look back at last year and nothing is really done. No Dave, I haven't got the crane yet, I hope to soon though

These things are all a work in progress and the enjoyment is from the journey. Looking forward to the progress you'll make in 2015:D

[201bhoy]

These things are all a work in progress and the enjoyment is from the journey. Looking forward to the progress you'll make in 2015:D

 

I'll make it my New Years resolution to work on the layout more!

[Kirley]

I wondered what happened to your layout Vincent and after 12 months absence it's good to see you back. Looking forward to progress in 2015.

[josefstadt]

Welcome back Vincent. Nice to see North Wall/ Port Thuaidh progressing and looking forward to further updates.