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Driver training through the streets of Tara junction. 
 

The RPSI locomotive B134 is seen here in on the wheel lathe on Tara junction. 
 

It’s a Good Friday on Ashburton grove….

Just now, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Great progress Noel, fair dues to you and the gang, I'm looking forward to seeing it open, great pictures too, dramatic looking sky.

And you are more than welcome to join us Denis.

Maam Cross Connemara Railway Project continues at pace with an early summer opening date to be confirmed in due course. 

The volunteer’s erected a wooden fence today to improve the appearance at the entrance to the station,

Some more 804 gravel was spread on the down platform and preparation was made for the arrival of on site WCs which will shortly be delivered to the station. 

In the last photo the section signal has been connected and can now be worked by pulling No3 lever in the signal cabin. 
 

Having been inspired by one of Tony Cooke’s photos on the IRRS slide show last night-I recreated the scene earlier on Tara junction….the photo showed a triple header of locomotives consisting of 2x141 coupled to an 001 heading to Northwall from Inchicore to form the evening departures to Westport (2x141s) and the Sligo (001) liner trains 

Great show-brought back memories….highly recommend viewing it on the IRRS YouTube channel when it’s uploaded. 

Nice one lads….another useful addition to Tara junction.;and ordered

Great job Eoin

Superb work Chris-spot on

Thanks to Enda Byrne for supplying the 1990s style French tail lamps-seen here in position on locomotive 018

On 9/3/2024 at 7:35 PM, Keano30 said:

Which couplings in particular did you use Noel?

Apoligies Keano30 for the late reply,

These are the couplings used for the Mk2ds-they need to be glued under the NEM coupling,they won’t work when inserted into the pocket as it restricts their movement. 
 

Well deserved-onwards and upwards

10 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Where did you get those couplings Noel?

https://westhillwagonworks.com/

8 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Is that a Tayto van stripped naked?

Yes-donated and altered by a good friend-a similar van was used in the 1980s for moving mail bags from Claremorris to Ballina and visa versa off the night mail train to Westport 

6 hours ago, Georgeconna said:

closer couplings are the Job Noel. lights too. and Bleed through the sides?

Thanks George…yes there was a small amount along the sides but easily solved with black paint-the roof was most noticeable but again sorted with black paint,

West hill wagon works buckeye couplings need to be glued to the underside of the NEM pockets-it will cause the coaches to derail otherwise if inserted into the NEM

Good idea lads

I have been working on improving the recently released Murphy models Mk2D set,
Firstly I removed the roof,added passengers, then interior lights and lastly replaced the tension lock couplings with the Westhill wagon works buckeye magnetic couplings. 
Delighted with the results 
 

A new arrival on Ashburton grove is this limited edition large logo class 50- 50049 locomotive. 
Always liked the large logo livery on the 50s. 
 

A chance enquiry at the Heljan stand at Model rail Scotland last weekend about a possible rerun of the oil tank wagons led to the gentleman opening a drawer and producing four tankers-needless to say I was delighted and a purchase was made….

1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

What's the difference between a B4 and a B5?

Should the generator vans have one B4 and one B5?

Gen vans had B5s-coaches had B4s

2 hours ago, derek said:

Progress report on the platforms. First coats of paint on and the das "walling" fixed to the sides. Even got a bit of ballasting done......

Looks well Derek

21 minutes ago, The Derry Road said:

Another great exhibition, enjoyed meeting up with Noel, Fran, Kieran, Andy, Jim and George, looking forward now to NEC in April 2024.

TDR

Likewise Raymond…see you at the NEC

2 hours ago, derek said:

Hi Noel, I decided to read over the complete thread (yes all 70 pages) to see how it began, only to see that page one contains pics of an already existing layout. Although this was back in 2012 I am just wondering if you had images posted elsewhere of the beginnings of the layout? 

Hi Derek 

Thanks for taking the time to view all of the pages….the layout on page one was constructed back in 2006…and was a learning curve for me…a subsequent marriage and house move meant that Tara junction no1 was scrapped and the mistakes learned from it were corrected and the present layout was built during 2014/15,

I did take photos of the layout back then and they were posted to a former railway modeller forum now non existent from what I can see. 

Found another MIR two axle wagon kit and finished  it off as an ex works barrier wagon for the rear of the oil train,complete with red tail lamps,coupling and vacuum brake pipe. 
A short oil wagon transfer trial is seen in Lakeview freight yard behind 018. 

 

8 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said:

3D print 22’ flat model is another thing Owen is working on, as of tonight they really good

The wagon looks well with the keg cages,

Having worked the real Guinness trains back in the day may I ask is there under frame detail ? , e.g brake cylinders and brake gear rigging,the under frame looks very bare without it,see the attached photo for details-otherwise well done Owen-it’s a badly needed wagon for my era of modelling.