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I'm delighted with my Viessmann model Kieran, Although it's HO scale as can be seen from this photo it is always used during a perway possession of the track so there are never OO gauge trains nearby when it's working. Richie is correct in saying that its closest match would be IE tamper 742.

Don't worry Stephen,I've your name at the top of the list for the next round of driver training and liquid refreshments afterwards.

Thank you very much Jhb for your kind comments about the layout, It was a great pleasure to have you and the lads view and operate Tara Jctn-look forward to the next time for more driver training runs and afterwards at the local for more of your priceless stories and memories...and Guinness...!!!

Some engineering works took place over the weekend at the junction, I decided to cut back on the width of the up platform 1 and install another running line alongside thereby increasing the operating flexibility of the station area, An up passenger/freight train can now serve the up platform also being looped to enable other up trains to overtake, A train can also terminate here and run around via the loop or up main line. 085 hauls the HOBS train along the up fast line,it will propel the train back onto the new line to discharge ballast before returning to reload. After the departure of the HOBS train and under the watchful eyes of the permanent way inspectors tamper 751 packs and lines the newly relaid line.

Well done lads,the layout looks great,lots of operations potential there. You have really captured the feel of the area.

All welcome to this event. Will you be available Jhb???

Both cabins look great Kieran,the lighting effect gives a warm atmosphere feel to the scene, Well done.

Another loco out shopped in the new Enterprise livery is 227-seen here working the up lWT liner passing Islandbridge Jctn.

Thanks Michael, There is a good possibility that 216 will be tested on the liner to Ballina before being released to Belmont for its train.

Recently released in its interim livery,Belmont locomotive 216 gets a trial run around the layout, passing arrow liveried railcars 2601+2602 on platform 5 and 2607+2608 on platform 4 awaiting the evening rush hour passengers.

Spot on Kieran,well done,glad to be of help.

A limited edition boxed set to commemorate the forthcoming 40th anniversary of the 071 class would be nice too-071 in original tan livery with a couple of either Cravens or Mk2 coaches in the set.

Congratulations Ilona and Richard.

Best of luck with your channel Dave, I found both videos very useful and informative.