Mick Boyd 64 Posted October 5, 2017 John, Love the mix of locos, looking forward to seeing the 3f join the roster. Cheers, Mick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted October 18, 2017 Latest addition to the SVLR roster. Arrived yesterday via Tower Models. Lovely smooth running straight out of the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted February 1, 2018 I have made a bit more progress with the SVLR with the addition of some scratch built buildings consisting of station building and shelter, Methodist Chapel and a small signal box. They are totally freelance and not based on any particular prototype. I have used 5mm foam board for the structure of the buildings and then covered with Slater's brick sheet (Flemish Bond). This is my first attempt at scratch building and though there is room for improvement, IMO not too bad for my first attempt. Regards, John 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nearholmer 15,549 Posted February 1, 2018 Splendid! Freelance or not, they certainly look the part. Not the weather for extended, non-essential bike rides just now, but once the daffs are out, I shall go and visit the route of your line again. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted March 7, 2018 I will be at the Wexford Easter show with my SVLR, St. Josephs Community Centre Wexford. Look forward to seeing you if you are planning a visit. http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/6557-wexford-model-railway-club-exhibition-easter-2018/ https://www.facebook.com/events/172987206659190/ Regards, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted March 21, 2018 The latest addition to the Swanbourne Vale Light Railway, the Dapol (ex Lionheart) 64XX panier tank. Lovely smooth runner straight from the box. I have currently got the layout set up in the front room lounge (with SHMBO permission) , and having a testing session prior to the Wexford Easter Show. Much progress has been made with the scenic work, though there still remains a lot to be done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Down Home 1 Posted March 21, 2018 This is coming on very nicely Irishmail; thank you for posting. You mentioned that the points were Marcway. Are they 48" radius? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted March 21, 2018 This is coming on very nicely Irishmail; thank you for posting. You mentioned that the points were Marcway. Are they 48" radius? Yes, they are 48" radius points. I used layers of card to bring them up to the level of the Peco track. (plasticard could also be used) Regards, John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted April 3, 2018 Had a great weekend in Wexford with the Swanbourne Vale Light Railway. The layout was well received by fellow exhibitors and members of the public, and all the locos performed well over the two days. The SVLR was also awarded the best 0 gauge layout at the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted April 3, 2018 A busy scene on the SVLR at the Wexford Easter show. The 64XX & Auto coach have just arrived, the 3F is about to depart with a mixed goods/passenger working while the J68 is simmering away between shunting duties. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nearholmer 15,549 Posted April 3, 2018 Cracking piece of work. Swanbourne hasn’t been that busy since, well, I don’t think it ever has. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Been having a play about with the windows photo gallery. putting a black and white filter on the picture totally transforms it, and I think does add a bit more atmosphere to the scene. Edited April 5, 2018 by irishmail 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted May 31, 2018 Had another great weekend with the SVLR at the First Bangor MRC Show last weekend, (25th-26th May). I hope to do a bit more scenic work on the station end of the layout before the next show which is the Ulster MRC club show on 25th -26th August. Regards, John 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLT 6,428 Posted June 2, 2018 Very nice indeed. Cheers, Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted August 15, 2018 I will be at the Ulster Model Railway Club exhibition in Belfast with my Swanbourne Vale Light Railway next weekend 25th - 26th August. Look forward to seeing you if you're able to make the show. https://www.facebook.com/events/203070900251174/ Regards, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted August 20, 2018 For those interested, list of Exhibits and Traders for the Belfast Show this coming weekend. Belfast Model Railway Show 2018exhibits descriptions.docx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted November 4, 2018 I will be at the Cultra Model exhibition Saturday 10th November with the SVLR. Look forward to seeing you there. https://www.nmni.com/whats-on/model-railway-day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishmail 239 Posted November 11, 2018 Had a great time in Cultra at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum model railway day with my SVLR layout which was very well received by the show visitors. It was a very good show with all the various layouts set amongst the 12" - 1' exhibits. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nearholmer 15,549 Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Glad it went well. For completeness, here is the real Swanbourne, about a month ago, before the weather turned. The trackbed is being cleared, preparatory to the ever-awaited reopening of the line, although I don’t think the station will re-open, since it is a good stiff walk from anywhere. Edited November 11, 2018 by Nearholmer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
