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58020 has been allocated to ballast train duties on Ashburton grove. 

Friday night at the Lakeview servicing point we see locomotives 036 and 048 in for examination prior to working liner trains later on. 
 

20 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Looks great Noel, I presume a barrier wagon was a safety feature between the tanks and locomotive? What was in the wagon, was it just normal freight?

Yes Denis, it was common practice for a barrier wagon to be at the front and rear of the oil trains-to “protect”the contents of the wagons from sparks out of the exhausts of the locomotive,

The containers were empty. 

While looking for something else,I found a spare MIR MX two axle wagon kit,which was turned into a barrier wagon for the oil tank rake of wagons,

Complete with a 20’ weathered container which was placed on the wagon-it has now been added to the oil liner-I am delighted with the outcome, it brings back memories of the real train I used to work from Claremorris twenty years ago. 
 

9 hours ago, Warbonnet said:

Hi Everyone,

Murphy Models 141 Prices and Delivery Date Confirmed - Pre-Ordering Now Open

Murphy Models has confirmed that production of their new run of 141 and 181 Class Locomotives will be complete and shipping from the factory from China will commence on February 1st, 2024. We expect these locomotives in stock in Mid-Late March.

Price has also now been confirmed as €229.95.

What Do You Need To Do?

 

If you previously registered an "Expression of Interest" with us regarding the model, you will have received an email from us this morning requesting that you turn your expression of interest into a formal order with us. We require this to know if you wish to proceed with the order so we can confirm our order from Murphy Models, as production of these locomotives is strictly limited.

If you did not receive one, or register in the first place, then you can still pre-order via the links below. You will not be charged until the locomotives are arriving with Murphy Models.

Please note that we are currently awaiting updated images of the new models from Murphy Models, so the current images may not fully represent the final model.

Pre-Order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-141-181

Cheers!

Fran 

€229.95 for a DCC ready locomotive and add roughly €100.00 for the sound chip = €330.00, how times have changed-like George has said I’m glad I bought my ones back in 2007,add a speaker and a sound chip will be cheaper for me. 

38 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

...uh, phrasing?

Brilliant DJ…

Ryanair’s 737 MAX EI-HGY is seen here banking to the right over Tara junction MPD shortly after taking off from the local airport on a flight to Liverpool. 
 

While working the 07:00 Athlone-Dublin Heuston service railcars 2607+2608 collided with some animals on the line,

While no damage was done the smell was unbearable so the units were taken out of service and sent for washing and cleaning to Tara junction MPD…here we see the railcars being power washed earlier. 

In the last photo-Ryanair's 737MAX EI-HGY is seen banking to the right shortly after taking off from the local airport while en route to Liverpool. 
 

The staff at the Lakeview freight yard are busy with the Hyster forklift trucks organising and loading Fertiliser and Guinness pallets. 
 

I corrected the mistake on both ends of EGV 5601 and added IE transfers,just need to do around the windows -a big improvement. 
 

On 14/1/2024 at 9:54 AM, JasonB said:

True. They're always handy to have in the spares box. I think I might of cleared SSM out, last time I ordered them. 

@JasonB-Extreme etchings wipers

37116 propels the snowplough through Ashburton grove. 
 

5 minutes ago, dave182 said:

Here are the IR versions I picked up today (I posted these images on facebook earlier, but might be good to post them here also.)

They look great......

The train I worked to Ballina back in 2004-EGV 5601,the locomotive is 075. 
the black band covers the other windows 
 

5 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Ah crap.

Was the black band incorrect on the Galway EGV's that Paddy ran a few years ago, too?

Yes....... having worked the real thing I can confirm what Beano has stated is correct......

16 minutes ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Ya he had a good idea there, I like the scrapyard idea too and I might have another spot for that

This guy does an excellent scrap yard...........

59 minutes ago, Broithe said:

Rough ground, tyre tracks, stored machinery, a heap of ballast, sleepers, odd off-cuts of rail, track panels, a little shed for the lads,...

I would go with a permanent way yard-extend the siding that the wagons are parked on and have a ballast loading point there and the above as Broithe has already stated.

Scrap yard?

12 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

DHL delivered a few Hatton's parcels to me at lunchtime. Quite sad to think that there won't be any more, aside from the few held by Customs, and the Genesis coaches.

Some track that they were selling off cheap. I've already started chopping the sections down to size.

Looks quite good under the stock. Also have some transition sections to join the code 124 and 143.

Did anybody else get themselves any bargains in the closing down sale?

 

 

Additional APT coaches and some N gauge items are currently en route from Hattons

End of an era sadly.  

8 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

When is Glasgow on? Is that railway specific?

Yes-well worth a visit….before it’s too late…..!!!

12 hours ago, JasonB said:

Lovely stuff, Noel. Have you swapped out the wipers too? They look similar to the SSM offering. 

Yes Jason,well spotted-I can’t remember what company made them-not SSM-bought them in Warley a few years ago.  
I still have some packs-I’ll have a look for them and get back to you. 

Looking well Denis

52 minutes ago, The Derry Road said:

Fully agree Noel, I;ve been going to Warley for the past twenty years, maybe see you at Glasgow or Model world Live if your attending

Both already booked Raymond….look forward to meeting up again.

Retro liveried locomotive 073 is in the wheel lathe shop at Tara junction getting its wheels reprofiled 

Sad to hear this news along with the Hatton's closure,

I first attended Warley in 2012 and returned there eight times-last year being the now final visit, I really enjoyed my visits,

I hope the new Model world Live will be a successful replacement in April,

Roll on Model rail Scotland,lets hope this one continues.....