Visiting home, what should I see?

[djkonore]

Hey guys, I grew up in Ireland and moved to the USA three years ago. While over here I got in Irish model trains, joined this forum and haven't looked back since!

Anyway, I'm coming home for a visit from dec 28th - jan 9 and I'm wondering what might be worth taking a look at or if there are any event organized during that time frame. Also if anyone might be interest in meeting up for something train related ? I will have use of a Fer if I can keep it on the right side of the road!

[djkonore]

I'll have use of a car I meant to say

[djkonore]

Hey guys' date=' I grew up in Ireland and moved to the USA three years ago. While over here I got in Irish model trains, joined this forum and haven't looked back since!

Anyway, I'm coming home for a visit from dec 28th - jan 9 and I'm wondering what might be worth taking a look at or if there are any event organized during that time frame. Also if anyone might be interest in meeting up for something train related ? I will have use of a Fer if I can keep it on the right side of the road![/quote']

 

Use of a car I meant to say

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Don't be a stranger Conor when your home and look us up as most of the guys that call to see me will tell you there's always a cup of tea and plenty of chat available.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Use of a car I meant to say

 

I was hoping you were going to say Ferrari

[djkonore]

For sure Anto! I was thinking I might bring my Cravens with me in the hopes you might get a chance to give them a light whack of your infamous weathering stick! Unfortunately I'll most likely be rolling up in my moms "Mitsubishi disappointment" I believe they're called. Lol.

[aclass007]

I was just looking at http://www.downrail.co.uk/visit.htm . They have a running day on Jan 1st. Might be worth going, to see A39 and 146........

[WRENNEIRE]

I was just looking at http://www.downrail.co.uk/visit.htm . They have a running day on Jan 1st. Might be worth going, to see A39 and 146........

Might be a couple of meetings down at the MRSI on the 2nd & 4th of Jan

I will keep you posted.

Where are you staying C?

[djkonore]

That would be great, I was thinking a trip to downpatrick would be well worth a visit. Hopefully they'll have 146 or the A class running. Wonder if anyone else is interested?

Dave, I'll be staying in Naas. But as I said I'll have the auld ones car. I'll make a stop in Newry and drop off some rolling stock for the big fella to weather too. I'll surely drop into the Belfast model shop while I'm up that way too. Stick a deposite on a 071!!!

[Kirley]

If you are coming as far as Belfast you should make a point of visiting the Ulster Transport Museum on the road to Bangor - http://www.nmni.com/uftm/Collections/Transport-(1)/Transport-Galleries/Transport-Galleries.

It's a pity you were not here in November as there is a Model Railway Day at the Museum. Enjoy your trip.

[Barl]

That would be great, I was thinking a trip to downpatrick would be well worth a visit. Hopefully they'll have 146 or the A class running. Wonder if anyone else is interested?

Dave, I'll be staying in Naas. But as I said I'll have the auld ones car. I'll make a stop in Newry and drop off some rolling stock for the big fella to weather too. I'll surely drop into the Belfast model shop while I'm up that way too. Stick a deposite on a 071!!!

 

Sallins station has a horrible new footbridge if you want to see some "modern architecture" at its best . You've probably been there before but Marks models shop in Newcastle is handy too if you fancy spending some money . Stick to Haydens would be my advice

[Warbonnet]

Sallins station has a horrible new footbridge if you want to see some "modern architecture" at its best . You've probably been there before but Marks models shop in Newcastle is handy too if you fancy spending some money . Stick to Haydens would be my advice

 

Kildare got one too, hideous! Good for freight though, esp on a Thursday morning-lunchtime.

[heirflick]

you could call into Dail Eireann and have a look at the feckers thats running....eh no, i mean ruining the country! you will find thats not as tempting as going to Downpatrick!! enjoy the trip:)

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

That would be great, I was thinking a trip to downpatrick would be well worth a visit. Hopefully they'll have 146 or the A class running. Wonder if anyone else is interested?

Dave, I'll be staying in Naas. But as I said I'll have the auld ones car. I'll make a stop in Newry and drop off some rolling stock for the big fella to weather too. I'll surely drop into the Belfast model shop while I'm up that way too. Stick a deposite on a 071!!!

 

 

Call with Mr Bracken on your way up to me I'm sure he will do you a cracking deal on a new 071

[djkonore]

 

Call with Mr Bracken on your way up to me I'm sure he will do you a cracking deal on a new 071

 

I didn't know Dave sells new stuff, I thought he just dealt in quality used stuff?...PM me about an 071 if you want Dave

[djkonore]

 

Sallins station has a horrible new footbridge if you want to see some "modern architecture" at its best . You've probably been there before but Marks models shop in Newcastle is handy too if you fancy spending some money . Stick to Haydens would be my advice

 

Marks models has a shop in Newcastle? On the Naas rd?

[Warbonnet]

Marks models has a shop in Newcastle? On the Naas rd?

 

Yep, Greenogue Industrial estate.

[djkonore]

 

Yep' date=' Greenogue Industrial estate.[/quote']

 

Lovely hurlin' I'll be sure to check it out....

[Barl]

Lovely hurlin' I'll be sure to check it out....

 

It seems to be getting better stock all of the time too, last time I was there they had stuff that you would normally never get here.

[jhb171achill]

There will be steam trains on the Downpatrick & Co Down Railway on 1st January, if that would be any interest if you are in / around the north. It's not that far from Cultra (Ulster Folk and Transport Museum... which is excellent).