Meeting 21/7/22

[Colin Rainsbury]

00n3 Special Interest Group. Report for meeting 21/7/22.

Eight group members met together on Zoom, there were five apologies.

Alan G. showed photographs that detailed the stages in the
construction of the CVR No 4 Hudswell Clarke (ex C&VBT) which has
now been completed and is awaiting painting, coal and a crew.

Barry showed us two 3D prints he was close to finishing. They were
of the Buggleskerry station and signal box. They are available from
http://www.photogra-fix.com/

Jamie had completed a 3D print package, which included printing,
based on the Nasmyth Wilson 0-6-2T 'Aurrera' that is now part of
the metre gauge Basque Country Railway Museum. It runs on a
Berlinnerbahn 0-8-0 chassis.

Aurrera is probably the closest we'll see to the Co Donegal locos
running at the present. It can be viewed at Loud 2-6-0 Live Steam Train in
Basque Country Spain. Also Vintage Electric. - Bing video
(If this link fails try 'steam loco arruera' in your search engine,
there are other videos flagged up as well)

Peter showed us a preview of the upcoming book 'The County
Donegal Remembered'. Many of the photos are new to publication.
He was also able to show us a number of photos he'd taken recently
of Tynan Station (with the permission of the owner), the terminus
of the CVR with the mainline of the GNR(I). An amazing 'fossilised'
station site.

Paul showed us progress on 3 projects.

a) Worsley Works CDR coach 30. Testing skills to the limit! It runs
on Model Engine Works CDR coach bogies.

b) CDR coach 12, from N-Drive Productions (formerly Backwoods
Miniatures).

c) The Model Engine Works CVT Beyer Peacock 2-4-0T. This was
built from the Thingymaker resin print.

There was a discussion about this version of the loco which lacks a bit of
definition in places. When complete and painted I'm sure it'll look
fine. The Shapeways version will probably have better definition but
as an individual purchase it is significantly more expensive.

There was a lot of chat on building and techniques required with
00n3 stock, both about items in the presentations and other stock.
News:

1. Phil Hunt has sent scale drawings of the CVR 3 plank wagon to Allen
Doherty. This is for the sides and ends. Expressions of interest to
Allen may help encourage their production.

2. David Mander has received some IoM coach transfers from Custom
Model Decals. They are not on the website but a proof may be
available on inquiry.

3. Dai Roberts IoM Colby/Peel Road layout is penned in for the Bala
Railway model railway exhibition on Sept 24th & 25th.

4. The Oxford group's open day is on Youtube and includes good
footage of Andy Cundick's 00n3 Castlederg layout.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the meeting.
The group's next meeting will be on TUESDAY 4 th October at 8.00 pm. Hope
to see you if you can make it.
s.p.t. 29-7-22