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Good evening gentlemen, Lights,camera,action.... 152 brings the Mk2d SUPERTRAIN set into platform 3 at Tara jctn on a driver training run while 077 works the empty Enterprise set on platform 2, 215 has charge of the Mk4 set on platform one In the distance 2601+2602 and 2607+2608 wait their turn on driver training and route knowledge trips

There was only money allocated to overhaul and refurbish loco 216 as it wasn't feasible to overhaul any other 201 for Belmond at this time.

It gives a new meaning to the phrase CIE SUPERTRAIN.

Morning Andy-I've always loved the atmosphere and era of GVS-another great scene,well done.

Excellent work Raymond,I'm very impressed with your developments,well done, I'm watching this layout with interest.

Yes Stephen I am for the new stations' date='they are fine and can be faced off with some brickwork, I'm also using some of the former layouts medcalf buildings In particular the island platform and building.

No need for a back scene in this area-the real thing will do for me.... The planned"Kildare"station-lots of options here too.

Main Bus wire installed-droppers next and I should be ready for a live"sound"test by Friday,all going well....!!!

Hi Vincent-see station area in front of 087.

Fantastic as usual Richie....looking forward to the end result....!!! You may have another client on the list yet for one.

Here is 087 at Westport station earlier today-it's first visit in five years. 087 has been uncoupled from the timber train and is slowly making its way back to the short siding at the station.

Thank you Stephen and Stephen...

Another view from the opposite direction... Platform 1 is a bay platform, The Mk2 set is parked on Platform 2,there are lots of options here for operations and I plan to recreate lots of Knock special arrivals and departures along with the regular passenger train services and of course the Ballina branch train will make appearances in the various forms e.g 1980s Park royals to the Cravens.

Good morning gentlemen, A progress report from the new Tara jctn, All track has been connected and currently I have a six coach CIE super train Mk2 set and an Enterprise EGV conducting gauge clearance work I expect to have power connected over the weekend and have some loco hauled movements early next week.

Very realistic running over those points Irishthump....keep up the good work.

Agreed- definatly a more realistic colour....nice one Anthony

And Claremorris station...platforms are capable of holding six Cravens/Mk2 coaches Again it's just a mock up for the time being.

Afternoon gentlemen, I see its three years ago today since I started this thread about Tara junction, Time flies when your having fun... Thank you to all who have contributed to this thread.... I'm after moving house and getting married...!!! I'm delighted to say that herself granted planning permission for the NEW model railway room which is 14'x10' Work has been taken place over the last few weeks building baseboards etc and moving Tara jctn to its new home, As I've increased space it has really given me lots of options including a new lower level which I initially plan to have some storage yards and ultimately a small end to end branch line beneath the main layout-both levels will be connected, The upper level will have a variation of Claremorris station at one side-(with some minor alterations),a MPD at another side,a DMU and carriage depot opposite that and of course a small freight terminal, Like Tara jct.-I aim to be able to operate four trains at the one time while being able to shunt freight/passenger coaches in the various sidings, Having been bitten by the DCC bug-it will be operated by that system, As I said above its early days and of course I'll be posting updates as work progresses.

Lovely job on the locos on the shed Rebelred,looks a busy MPD.

I attended this Exhibition earlier today for the first time and was delighted I did, There were some fabulous layouts on show-Bleach green layout is breathtaking for its detail, I also loved the Lisburn and Belturbot layouts, Lots of trade stands and some bargains too Well done to everyone concerned, Well worth a visit. An 071 and some CPWs pass through"Lisburn".