tmcg1959

Some years ago they costed the Portadown to Derry line at £273million which would have brought trains through Omagh and Strabane again. They said they had no money but look how many millions have gone up in smoke recently - shocking!

The makings of the Goods Store at Omagh made from 3mm birch ply shell and Metcalfe stone card. Windows dressed with Wills Scenic Red Brick arches.

Kieran, yes I'm glad I pestered them! The UG was assembled with the last remaining spares available, no lining, no numbers, no GN crest. I think I should be able to pick up these somewhere and apply myself.

Fantastic scenic modelling, can you tell me what materials were used on the Goods Shed next the cattle dock, looks so authentic.

Took delivery of two GNR(i) locos today from OO Works to work at Omagh Goods Yard. The beautiful U Class 4-4-0 and new all black UG Class 0-6-0. Well worth waiting for, thanks to OO Works.

I am about to start soldering my track work to copper clad sleepers at my baseboard joints and am using a flux paste. What is the best way of removing the residue that remains and oxidises - damp cloth, nail polish remover or something g else?

Kieran, everything is running smoothly. I'll catch up with you tomorrow in Bangor. I'm coming in on the Belfast train and and will either walk or taxi to venue.

Recent progress at Omagh Goods Yard. Replaced all baseboards with exterior grade ply primed with grey undercoat and added new baseboard for turntable kit.

And a picture of the wall of my shed............

Mick, heres a couple of photos showing the cork laid, and today I'll get a chance to work on the track. At the moment its sitting without any fixing. I need to drill holes for my Gaugemaster point motors and droppers.

After many months of doubt and determination, Code 75 track and pointwork was temporarily placed on my baseboards and Omagh Goods Yard took its first breath. This time I used a well thought out plan that was simple and operational, with lots of advice and guidance from many. Five sections, including a fiddle yard were all built from new with no expense spared. Brass pattern makers dowels were used on all sections for good alignment and quality sprung suitcases catches that hold all sections together. Leaving the possibility of exhibition possible, though not essential. None of the track you see is fixed so I am still open to suggestions. The layout is goods only - focusing mainly on the Yard at Omagh and more interesting the movement of loose grain from wagons to the waiting grain lorries of Scotts Excelsior in town. A dropped section will allow for unloading loose grain from chutes on grain wagons to waiting lorries below and in latter years when wagons of bagged grain were unloaded onto Scotts flat bed lorries by hand. This has been verified by both employees of Scotts Mill and ex-GNRi shunters, still alive in Omagh today. A scratchbuild turntable, will turn locomotives at one end of the layout and a small fiddle yard will allow for storage and operation when exhibiting. When the track work is finalised a 3mm cork bed will be glued in place. The replica cast-iron signs were made by a friend, who does this type of thing as a hobby. Don't they look really well!

I bought all my Code 75 Peco Streamline flexi and points from TrackShack-Isle of Man. Goods arrive in 2-3days and postage is £4 to Omagh

Will pay £300 for MINT/Boxed UG

Has this layout been featured in Railway Modeller yet? If not, Kieran, I would make a point of submitting photographs to the magazine. This layout and its rolling stock will promote Irish railway modelling and would do much to encourage others to do the same.

Does anyone have a 00 Works UG or U Class they are willing to sell - immediate payment. Unfortunately, I never managed to get either when orders were fulfilled.

The combination of first class modelling, authentic looking rolling stock and scenery - all glowing under a glowing morning sun in Co. Down. Fantastic to see this as always!

Added a return end this morning which allows more potential ........

Apart from a couple of fillets being fixed to the top corners of the baseboards, would there be sufficient movement of locos and wagons on this if I were to have it 'end to end' (I'm not that keen on 'rally circuits'). There will be a turntable to the right end and fiddle yards to left end. If I keep it a fairly simple twin track with sidings I think its plenty.

Another attempt at modelling Irish foiled........... Allen, has kindly accepted that I return the 'kit'

Kieran, to my amazement the kit arrived today, just ordered yesterday! I'll keep you posted on the contents.

Anyone with experience of building the Worlsey Works UG class loco kit. Just ordered one from Allen and was wondering what level of experience is required for this type of kit.

Kieran, when I see this level of work and dedication I realise that this forum is oozing with talent and expertise. Well done.

Kieran, nice to take on board the access to the guards compartment, looks great. A fine set of coaches.

This week I am pleased to report that Omagh, with some 'modellers licence' is progressing in 00 gauge again. At the weekend I started building the supporting framework for the layout around the walls of the shed. On Monday I built the actual baseboards for my 9mm ply and tonight I am putting the finishing touches to the framework to give me shelving around the underside of the framework. By the weekend I will be able to complete all the supporting framework and start transferring my layout plans onto the plywood surface. Once this is complete I will be able to cut the ply with a jig saw, raise the trackbed to form the embankments and provide access over the road bridge. If all goes to plan I will have photos in due course.

Noel, I take my hat off to you. This thread has been a lesson in top quality railway modelling, well done.