Mayner Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) I commissioned York Modelmaking to produce a laser cut model of a GSWR hip roof signal cabin for use on my own layout. I was asked by a member of the group if he could order the kit direct from the manufacturers. I am accepting expressions of interest for a minimum of 10 signal box kits which are likely to be priced in the £45-50 price range. The kits are laser cut from MDF and Rowmark plastic parts and include York Modelmaking slates and ridge tile sheets. The kits will be supplied direct from the UK and may be subject to customs and local taxes upon entry to the EU or other countries. The model was completed with Wills Materials sheet slate roofing and ridge tiles as the slate and tile sheets were not included with the original set of parts. I mitered the corners of the MDF brickwork wall panels as it gives a more realistic effect than tab and slot joints sometimes used in laser cut stone or brick buildings. While I am fairly satisfied with the staircase, etched windows would look more effective and may be offered as an option. If there is sufficient interest in the signal box, I will certainly look at other buildings and structures including a typical WLWR Sligo Road & Thurles Branch station building, goods shed and platform shelter. Edited March 30, 2021 by Mayner 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I would be interested in taking a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I would be interested in one of those John . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Interest in one or maybe 2 Edited April 1, 2021 by DiveController Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 The real thing at Ballyglunin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 The cabin is a standard GSWR design, the model is based on a survey of Kiltimagh carried out at various dates between 1982 & 2018! The lean to oil/lamp hut at Ballyglunin seems to have been a standard feature, there was a similar lean-to on the gable end of Kiltimagh cabin before the Burma Road closed in 1975. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 There is insufficient interest to proceed with the signal box kit within the £45-50 price range. If anyone is interested we can supply the signal box to order direct from York Model Making at £75 including postage. The kits are laser cut from 1.2mm MDF and Rowmark plastic parts and include York Modelmaking slates and ridge tile sheets. The corners of the MDF brick panels will need to be mitred. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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