Portandoo Updates
NIR 80 Class DEMU
The first tentative steps have been taken to create a stalwart of the NIR passenger carrying fleet, the 80 Class DEMU
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The first vehicle, a driving trailer, takes shape. 2 Hornby BR Mark 2a coaches have given up their plastic, along with a scratchbuilt plasticard cab. Obviously there is a lot more to do, I'll post updates as and when progress is made.
February 20 Update
Work on Portandoo has been slow over the last few months, not helped by the fact that the "railway work room", aka garage, hasn't been the nicest place to spend time over the winter.
However, creating a short test track (see pics below) has been possible in more indoors conditions, and has let me fit DCC chips to some stock and try them out. The photos show the test board and a couple of Murphy Models' fine products.
Also, a bit more track planning has been going on.
However, creating a short test track (see pics below) has been possible in more indoors conditions, and has let me fit DCC chips to some stock and try them out. The photos show the test board and a couple of Murphy Models' fine products.
Also, a bit more track planning has been going on.
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Progress
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Whilst layout planning is continuing, a start has been made on the rolling stock...a 'Brown Van', which in typical Irish style, will be maroon. Of course.
The Chassis with the right wheelbase from a Hornby Railroad van, scratchbuilt plasticard body and roof from an old Mk. 1. Still some work to do but its getting there |
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