Rob

Great picture! Also brilliant to hear both 232 and the IWT liner is back!!! Why was 232 out of service for a year btw?

083 on the second last day of the IWT liner before the suspension tomorrow. Usual 20 wagons but only GCA Tankers on the first lot- rest were empty.

There is a rare photo here of the unloading.

Yes, the Tara Mines trains take the first track from Alexandra Road into their own unloading terminal- see photo from Eiretrains. The container trains take the track on the left (eastern end) that continues into the port.

Given the news, felt this was worthy of a thread all of its own in case it might be missed or threaten to derail the original thread- see below from @thewanderer Hope this is only temporary.... Pictures from various locations between Clonnydonnin and Athlone, the main highlight being the IWT Liner which is shortly to "be suspended until further notice" due to Dublin Port Company refusing permission for the train to operate into the Common User Container terminal due to congestion issues. It is estimated that the suspension will add 120+ trucks each week to the Dublin - Ballina road. The final liner is scheduled to operate on Thursday 10th June.

Posted 5 hours ago Copied from the duplicate thread: Welcome!! Each to their own but if you have already invested in a lot of OO gauge trains, buildings and tracks, it might make sense to have a go at building something basic within your confines with what you have- as you have it. You can always do a rough plan and see how you go with it and it might be what you want. If not, then at least you have lost nothing by trying. 10 x 10 is more space than a lot of people have! Deffo go for it and post some photos!!

Welcome!! Each to their own but if you have already invested in a lot of OO gauge trains, buildings and tracks, it might make sense to have a go at building something basic within your confines with what you have- as you have it. You can always do a rough plan and see how you go with it and it might be what you want. If not, then at least you have lost nothing by trying. 10 x 10 is more space than a lot of people have! Deffo go for it and post some photos!!

Really professional- hard to believe it is a first effort, it is so good! Well done

Looks excellent- not over done. I think you have nailed it!!!

Very impressive, Chris. Looks great! Well done

Yes- was wondering about the black bogies on the 42' flats all right- when they appeared.

That photo above was from a few weeks ago- May 5th 2021.

Looks great- very professional

Sold.

Sold.

For Sale MM CIE Mark II EGV 5608- OO Scale. Dublin 8. €15 (plus postage) if not collecting.

Set of 8 Wagons (6 Ammonia & 2 Barrier) For Sale- OO Gauge in Dublin 8. €100 (plus postage if not collecting) Note: two wagons have one buffer missing & coupling needs work on one wagon which is reflected in the price. Overall, excellent level of detail. Cheers. Rob.

More freight trains to look at !! RTE news : New rail freight service between Ballina and Waterford http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/0514/1221539-ballina-waterford-freight-service/

On the IWT this Monday evening at Alexandra Road.

Retro 073 on the IWT this Monday evening complete with the 30ft Bell Bulk. Nice combo.

That photo looks very retro!

A retro 073 on the IWT this Friday evening. Nice to see the old livery again up close- looks well.

Nice videos & photos- great news it's open again.

076 on the IWT at North Wall / Alexandra Road this Monday evening. Always good to see an 071 at work especially at close quarters.

When did the black bogies start appearing on the Container Flats instead of the red oxide ones? (Didn't want to derail the thread about what the A's hauled!) Some brand new looking ones visible tonight on the IWT liner on Alexandra Road.