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Love the era and the photos Jhb,thank you.

Keep up the good work Dave.

This evenings operations at Tara junction seen 0117071 arrive on the middle road with the Sperry train and will run around once the Arrow railcar 2601 departs from the station, On platform one 2607+2608 prepare to depart in the opposite direction with an evening commuter service. With the Loop road now clear 0117071 has a straight run through with the signaller giving the driver an amber signal ahead 0117071 approaches the Sperry train under the watchful eyes of the Shunter/Guard.

Looking well Brian-well done.

Correct.

And one from me.....

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.