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  1. The containers are push fit, and not glued to the container lugs. Gents-regarding the container lugs-or "spuds "as they were locally known is it possible for them to be supplied as an extra in a packet of six to eight?, there is a recess on the frame of the wagons where these were always stored. Thanks
  2. Unfortunately not, I think they have ceased trading a while back, they were superbly built models and I am still delighted with mine.
  3. A present day look at what can be achieved with the superb IRM bogie liner wagons and the equally fantastic range of containers from C-Rail.... Retro liveried locomotive 073 passes through Tara junction station hauling the 09:35 liner train from North wall to Ballina; See the video;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqefH9S2QIk
  4. To bring the scene right up to date with the fantastic IRM 42' bogie wagons here we see retro liveried locomotive 073 hauling a 12 bogie wagon fully loaded liner with some modern day containers through Tara junction station.....
  5. A box of WONKA bars arrived yesterday.....there were five golden tickets inside....needless to say I'm as happy as an oompah Loompa in sh......
  6. With the welcome increase in container liner business traffic, the Lakeview freight yard welcomed its extra liner train last night, consisting of BELL & B&I lines containers, Here we see locomotives 183+156 arrive at Lakeview with the liner and run around the liner, after unloading and reloading took place locomotive 073 arrived fresh from the MPD to work the liner back to Waterford, Anyway pictures speak louder than words......enjoy-as much as I am..... Thanks to the lads at IRM
  7. A natural sunlit early morning scene at Ashburton grove....
  8. B141 was moved under its own power from the RPSI locomotive shed last weekend out into the winter sunshine. IMG_3636.MOV
  9. 47 535 arrived earlier at the Ashburton grove MPD with the newly allocated BR inspection saloon.
  10. Fantastic scene, well done-I love your weathering on the bogies and fuel tank of 183 , its spot on
  11. I remember that day very well I worked as the train guard on that particular day....it was a warm and sunny and it was the first time that bar coach 1508 worked the Ballina branch train, Thanks for posting Stephen- useful information.
  12. It sure was Rich, I had the Lima OO gauge version a long time ago now....Many thanks
  13. First of four Rawie buffer stops have been fitted to siding No.1 at Tara junction....
  14. One of four IRM/Accurascale Rawie buffer stops has been installed on siding one at Tara junction..... Take care when fitting the buffer stop as they are fragile.
  15. Thanks Fran, ideal for the layout.....could do with some HAAs for behind my 56.....hint hint....
  16. Back to business at Ashburton grove....the class 50 has settled in and can be seen working a MK1 set while the freight depot is busy on a daily basis....a few photos of recent operations....
  17. Mine arrived a few days ago.....one is currently en route to its new location....see Tara junction thread for updates on its progress....
  18. A consignment of RAWIE buffer stops arrived at the Tara junction permanent way depot from China via the UK courtesy of IRM and Accurascale here are a few photos of their arrival and one being unloaded and placed on the MPV for onward placement to a location on the main layout....
  19. Superb layout-Well done Dave Its a credit to you and your talented crew, looking forward to seeing this one...
  20. As my electrical skills are very basic I was delighted when PECO announced a motor that could be installed under their LK-55 turntable, this announcement was perfectly timed to coincide with the forthcoming MM 121 release, I purchased one at the Warley exhibition last weekend and during the course of the week I fitted it to the underside of the turntable at Tara junction, 175 was the first Locomotive to be successfully turned on the table which will now see more use when the 121s enter service at the junction. IMG_3521.MOV
  21. Reminds me of the time I worked as a train guard on liner trains to and from the West....it was a favourite quote from a signalman in Ballina cabin when enquiring about the whereabouts of the ex North wall-Ballina Asahi liner train..... Looking forward to the model version, thanks Fran for the update.
  22. A selection of photos from a recent enjoyable operating session, In preparation for the forthcoming arrival of the 121s I am in the process of assembling some MK3 push pull sets for use with the locomotives, Here we see control cars 6101,6104 and 6105 and modified Mk 3 Lima coaches 6301+6303 being propelled by 220, A visitor seen passing through the junction was 8113 and seven NIR Mk2 coaches while working an auxiliary to the regular enterprise service/ IMG_3467.MOV
  23. I'm looking forward to the annual pilgrimage......
  24. Highly recommended recently released book for all modellers that enjoyed the heyday of classic diesel locomotives and liner trains of all descriptions, Very useful for recreating in model form the various types of freight trains that operated around Ireland during the late 1980s through to the 2000s, Well done to the author Colm O'Callaghan for putting together such a fantastic collection of photographic memories. https://www.amberley-books.com/current-month/irish-traction-iarnrod-eireann.html
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