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9001+8208 on Tara junction.

The FUD version looks the business, I might try one or two as I have spare Bachmann Y25 bogies in the wagon shop.

Very nice Robbie well done.

Thank you Raymond..

Some more buses on the production line paint shop at Tara junction.

Another addition to the 071 fleet-0117083 fresh from its bodywork overhaul is seen here hauling a HOBS set through platform 2 where it will discharge ballast along the track, The loco has been fitted with replacement wipers to improve appearance and with thanks to Steve at Railtec who provided the waterslide transfers for 083.

Some freight action on Tara junction and at the Lakeview freight yard. 156+183 haul a bogie Guinness/two axle cement liner thru the junction as 073 is held at a signal on the opposite line, 0117078 is stabled on the down siding with the bogie spoil wagons-which are waiting to be unloaded. 0117077 arrives at the Lakeview freight yard from Waterford with the DFDS CPW liner.

Thanks Noel. If the lighting units don't give enough light for the head lights then my plan is to have them used as the Cab lights instead.

I am in the process of giving my Silver model 201 C class model an upgrade, Having followed Noels Kingsbridge workbench re motoring of his 201,I decided on a similar project, Firstly I selected a spare 141 and used its chassis as the main part, I then purchased a SSM C class detailing kit at added it to the resin body of the loco which as Noel has correctly stated fits like a glove onto the chassis, I am currently awaiting a sound chip-a 181 loco with the 645 sounding engine to complete, I have repainted the loco as the intention is to have it look like one that is near the end of its working life-1986/1987 era. Here are a few photos of progress so far..

Always one of the better exhibitions and hopefully one that I will attend again this year all going well..

And I thought 10 stored 201s were bad in this country but 4 1/2 miles of stored locomotives......

Not a great start to 2018 when 56 070 failed at the factory sidings, 08 672 is seen here hauling the failed 56 to the MPD for attention, Later on the 08 returned to shunt the wagons from the factory sidings to the loop in preparation for the two class 20s to work the train forward. In the meantime a HST screams by with the up Highland Chieftain.

And the wanderer is still taking photos out that window.... Thanks jhb, i am working on an RPSI steam special for the future. Thanks bantree,as you can see I like lots of activity.with passenger and freight trains operating around the four track circuit,I now have the added bonus of shunting at the Lakeview freight yard...

Hi Enda- the Sperry/weed spray train are from the Irish freight models range. Hi Raymond-they were copied from old CIE/IR timetabes which I collect and were scaled up or down to suit the layout.

The 2018 operating season started with the RPSI running a charter utilising their Craven coaches and BR GSV 3185 being hauled by B141. It also saw retro 071 shunt the bogie spoil wagons to the loop platform to allow the release of the Sperry/weed spray train for its first tour of the system, The spoil wagons were later collected by 0117078.

An excellent choice and era JHB,I am personally delighted that you are proceeding with your layout, I'm sure you won't regret it, Looking forward to seeing Dugort harbour develop and the best of luck with it.

Done ,best of luck gentlemen.

Happy Christmas from the management and staff of a very busy Tara Junction..... A selection of images from an extensive Christmas eve operation

Thank you gentlemen for your comments, I forgot to mention I replaced the wipers on NIR loco 112 with some etched ones-they are a big improvement on the originals which can be seen on 8113, 073 has the etched ones also.

Some operating fun on Tara junction earlier,retro 073 arrives at the Lakeview freight yard with the empty timber train, Now we know what the postman was waiting for....NIRs.112+8113 in multiple working mode operate the IE bogie spoil wagons seen here waiting for the up Enterprise-9001+8208 to overtake. Enterprise loco 209 is a rare sight on the two axle ballast hopper wagons-which are seen being shunted to the per way sidings

Excellent work Noel, just the right amount of weathering which is not overdone-look forward with interest to your 3173 conversion

Well done Karl, I'm sure your son will like it

Spot the postman on the bridge-he must have inside information about a special movement.......I wonder what he is waiting for????

Some photos and a video from the new Lakeview freight depot at Tara junction,

Looking well Eamonn,