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I'm half way through this book,its a very good and interesting read.

47 535 arrives into the up loop with a Mk3 test train, It will run around its train here when traffic permits. After running around its train 47 535 awaits the road, In the meantime a London bound HST races by.

New arrivals at Ashburton grove.... 47 535 works a Mk3 set being passed on the down line by 56 070 working a railtour comprising of Mk1 stock On the fuelling point is Class 46- 46001.

Thanks gents, After receiving some collision damage to its skirt loco 8208 is seen here in the running shed being attended to by the fitters, The replacement skirt is being hoisted up by the works forklift and will be fitted over the next couple of hours of the night shift. Loco 0117076 is in for fuel,oil and water while loco 216 will be released to traffic for a trial run tomorrow.

All hail our glorious leader.... Happy birthday Stephen.

Best of luck with this new project Gerry, Having only visited the real Llangollen railway last weekend for the first time,you certainly captured the place very well in miniature form,so I have no doubt your new layout will be much the same standard. .

Coach is fitted with a Guards emergency brake valve-a compartment at one end of a Cravens coach which could be accessed via a carriage key and contained a brake valve and a vacuum brake dial, A Guard could start train from that coach if it was the rearmost vehicle in the formation,and conduct a brake continuity test, 1558 was one of two coaches fitted with this apparatus and was generally allocated to the Limerick-Linerick Jctn shuttle until replaced by railcars, We then had that coach for a number of years on the Ballina branch train until withdrawal. I remember taking a photo of the compartment I must try and dig it out.

A May 2009 view of loco 162 about to be turned on the table.

Over the last few months the turntable at Claremorris station has been refurbished by the local permanent way staff, The work involved power washing the well area and improving drainage around the area and replacing some broken crossbeam timbers on the table, The siding which gives access to the turntable has been renewed with 2nd hand concrete sleepers and a second hand buffer stop originally from Ballina being used at the Manulla end of the table. It's a credit to the staff involved in the project to see such a fine job on such an historical piece of infrastructure.

Thanks Stephen... To celebrate 40 years of the 071 class locomotives in Ireland the general manager of the MPD arranged a line up of some of the 071 class liveries down through the years' date='including a visit from NIR 112, Sadly 080 in IR livery was unable to make it as it had failed before departure from the Western road MPD.

Thanks lads.

A late night view of the MPD,the locos in this scene have just arrived off various timber,HOBS and liner train duties,and are awaiting a service From the left is 0117080,0117077,0117078 and 0117076.

Thank you gentlemen, Another view of the HST at speed on the up fast line passing an empty MPD and goods yard, The plan is to have an 08 shunting the yard while some passenger and freight will be passing on the main lines with some loco movements taking place in the MPD.

Very realistic weathering- nice one Eamonn,well done.

This is one of the finest recreations of a GSV that I have ever seen,well done Daryl,it sure is a fantastic model both in the detail and correct colour shade.

Love the van Eamonn.

Thanks lads for your comments-it's much appreciated, At the moment I'm familiarising myself with the layout,which I'm enjoying, My first purchase was the iconic blue/grey HST, Here is a staged shot of it passing the freight depot and down loop-a five piece formation as I'm waiting for a TGS and buffet car to complete the rake.

Another masterpiece in miniature-looks fab gents.