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The race is on…… 036 eases ahead of pioneer 001 as 036 works the Sligo-Northwall BELL liner and 001 working the Shelton abbey-Sligo laden Fertliser train.

We have approximately 10-12 members in Cork that drive up to Maam cross whenever there is a work day announced. 236 KLM’s is the distance but it’s no obstacle to the members that do it on a regular basis-and they return the same evening-that’s dedication

When 152+132 were due an exam at the MPD the opportunity was taken to replace them at Tara junction station, When they arrived working the BELL liner it was discovered by locomotive fleet control that the only available option was 071 class locomotive 087, The locomotive was duly dispatched and replaced both small GMs-here we see 087 working the Northwall-North esk BELL liner through the station.

Sunday night at the bus garage we see the school bus fleet being prepared for the week ahead.

The first visit of 2023 to the Maam Cross Connemara Railway Project took place earlier today when a hardy bunch of volunteers braved the weather to get back to work in preparation for what is promised to be an exciting year ahead, Work included the building of work benches and storage areas in the main shed, Preparation of the up Galway platform ahead of resurfacing later in the year, Signal cabin internal lighting and CCTV fitted, My pet project is the refurbishment of ballast plough van 24853, I began today clearing out the debris inside which was associated with the internal fire that took place a few years ago while stored in North wall ,thankfully after advice from some woodwork specialists who were on site,they advise that the damage is not as bad as was thought so internal and external refurbishment will get underway early this year Apologies for the late reply, Yes two coaches will be arriving at the site over the next couple of weeks-with a possible unique vehicle at a later date. There are plans to rebuild the station building-but that’s more of a long term goal. Thanks

Drama on the high street junction when smoke was seen coming from the rear of SE 31-emergency services were quickly on the scene and extinguished what could have been a serious fire….

Happy new year to all…

Happy Christmas to all fellow modellers.

Happy Christmas to all followers of the Tara junction bus fleet.

Happy Christmas to all followers of Ashburton grove….

Many happy returns and thanks Bob

To all my railway modeller friends i wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year from the management and staff at Tara junction.

The CIE Slainte express was one of the first trains sets-still have the Hymek and coaches-followed by the Hornby R686 intercity class 37 set-then in 1981 was the HST train pack and in 1986 came the Lima HST

Hi George,thank you, the P&T van was a once off commission, I purchased it from Ray at Diecast models for you in Galway. I’ll even do an overnight for you DJ

Thanks Patrick

Looking well Patrick

Gearing up for the busy Christmas season we see preparations being made to increase train sizes….the first set to be increased was the Cravens-9 Cravens and 2 BR GSVs, Locomotives 124+134 assist with the shunting as 018 has a single GSV 3189 to add to the rake of Cravens Also a number of mail trains are scheduled to operate-the first of these is seen here arriving at platform one behind locomotives 160+192 in what is a mixed livery formation from the late 1980s era. The local P&T van awaiting the mail bags.

An enjoyable weekend was had catching up on projects at the junction too…

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Thanks George

Double headed bulk cement trains from the 1970-80s and 1980-1990s era share Lakeview freight yard.

It’s an O gauge layout.

I enjoyed my visit to the exhibition yesterday-a nice set up,easy parking and all within a short walking distance from the centre of the town It was great to meet up with Mr & Mrs Gerry Byrne and Barry Moule from the Wexford MRC,really liked Barry’s O gauge BR diesel depot, Another bargain from @WRENNEIRE-running in trials and photos in due course over on Tara junction. A visit afterwards to Modellers Den shop on Darling street for a few bits and pieces and home…. Well done to the organisers.

Day turns into night at Tara Junction… Freight and passenger operation at the junction. 152+132 hauling the Waterford-Northwall BELL liner is followed close behind-(signal to signal) by 130+143 hauling a Limerick-Platin bogie bulk cement, 124+134 hauling the Galway-Heuston Cravens set. 018 hauling the FO 17:00 Heuston-Ballina Cravens set. 017 is seen hauling the Sligo-Northwall oil train. Enjoy…. — at Tara Junction Station

See you there….