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  1. [quote=Mayner;9805 The containers were lifted off the train by forklift on the stub of the Coolnamona Siding in Portlaoise and taken into the Avonmore Feedmill for unloading. good stuff john, been talking to a lad who works in the depot and he confirms that operation existed. he is having a look for a photo. will post same when i get it.
  2. 'I meant to add, by the way, with regard to wagon liveries, grey all over, NOT black metalwork, strapping or chassis.' good to know...all my old frieght that i repainted grey have black chssis.............now look what i have to do!
  3. heres a way of using old unwanted locos. heres an old hornby lms 040 - that had been dropped several times and dosnt work, on a lomac going to be preserved! still trying out the rusting techniques!
  4. thanks wrenn...any idea when her overhall will be complete?
  5. excelent! love the 'mishap at cork goods' and 'the runaway' ....priceless pics - thanks=D
  6. great stuff eamonn! i bet that you modelled that couple having a row on yourself and the love of your life.....after she found out how much you really spend on the hobby!
  7. fantastic find! some absolutely beautiful pics from my favourite era. some pics that i never saw before........the 4 wheel guinness tank wagon, the old ammonia water tanker, the wagons in and around limerick shed to name a few. thanks for posting snapper:tumbsup:
  8. well done tommy and...about time!!! the very best wishes with the venture.....will be in contact soon to finish the rake of shale wagons
  9. yep....we'll have to get to the bottom of this! ok then, a pint of the black stuff to he who solves the mystery............
  10. looking at the clips....love 081 departs heuston. sad to see the metro vics being used as a sound barrier before reaching the cutters torch
  11. the container would have to be lifted off the flat to be unloaded if that is the door.....possible?
  12. brilliant piece of info john, will be a great source of reference in the future.
  13. thanks lads for the info - much appreciated as always! in looking at the wagons ....like gareth, i cant figure out how they were unloaded
  14. lovely clip! beautiful sound from 617.....i wonder will anyone make a sound chip of her?
  15. sorry wiggy, i should have explained that i have 8 ammonia wagons and the baby wasnt able to pull them up the slightest incline. double headding solved the problim though!
  16. thats the same little buggers! great vid there too snapper. multipurpose wagons so, fert and ore....maybe beet aswell?
  17. nice vid eamonn...your cameraman skills are improving! looks like you were hanging out of a helicopter taking that clip..well done. beautiful sound from that chip!
  18. found this clip on blip tv of passenger and fertilizer trains in '06.... http://blip.tv/irish-rail-video-footage/passenger-fertilizer-trains-crossing-in-thomastown-2-11-95-76367 anyone any info on the fert wagons? havent seen those before.... beautiful wagons. a rake of those would be nice on anyones layout behind the gm's...071's or the babies!
  19. heirflick

    Enterprise EGV's

    5 together?....now thats a pic i would love to see!
  20. nice pics kirley - thanks:tumbsup:
  21. every day is a learning day.....certainly true here. good info as usual:)
  22. well done on the video - some lovely shots! havent heard that tune since i was a nipper......memories......
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