jhb171achill Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 On 30/5/2022 at 12:09 PM, ttc0169 said: It’s the electrification coach-used to examine the OHLE during the 1980s/1990s Conversion of an old 1956-59 type laminate brake standard, I believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Rob said: Mark III coach (7142) in the sidings at Heuston North recently Such a simple set of photos, but so interesting at the same time. A credit to you! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 minute ago, DJ Dangerous said: Such a simple set of photos, but so interesting at the same time. A credit to you! As DJ has said.....well done Rob. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 8:08 PM, Rob said: Mark III coach (7142) in the sidings at Heuston North recently Great stuff, Rob. Love this shot looking over the fence, with the container yard in background. Perfect. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob Posted October 16, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 085 heads up the liner waiting at Heuston North freight yard before going to Ocean Pier after earlier arriving from Ballina. 201 idles in a siding. Edited October 16, 2022 by Rob 18 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Superb! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Great detail in every scene. Very nice. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Really captured the atmosphere of the place. Fab. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 This is just class, real class, what more can you say. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I agree,great detail and fantastic atmosphere. I think if the tracks were weathered it would bring this this layout to another level. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Outstanding, @Rob. Pity you don't have any ammonia tanks lying around. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Love the muted colours and the sense of space in the first and last pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOGUL Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Love the subtle weathering, and the Tinnelly truck is particularly nice 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob Posted November 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2022 Locomotive 201 arrives from Cork with a set of Mark III's (7119 / 7155 / 7105 / 7142 / 7410 / 7104 / 7602) into Platform 2 at Heuston North. https://youtu.be/-5ocMBg8GmA 22 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 OMG Beautiful, I love the last picture. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoebox Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 8:50 PM, jhb171achill said: Conversion of an old 1956-59 type laminate brake standard, I believe. Pearse, 24th |June 1988 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 (edited) Yeah the last picture is the one, just fantastic, really they are all fantastic. Edited November 6, 2022 by John-r Missing word 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 That brings back memories. Freight yard Heuston, R.I.P. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Love the correct prototypical Mk3 coach formation-and as the lads have said the last photo really captures the whole Heuston scene-well done Rob 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 7 hours ago, seagoebox said: Pearse, 24th |June 1988 It looks like a conversion of a 1356-1371 series Corridor 3rd/2nd introduced in the early 50s, these ran on GSR Bogies and had a more upright profile than the Laminate Brake Standards 1909-13 which were introduced in 1958-9. Some of the 1356-1371 coaches were converted into Brake Steam Generator Vans with the same window/door arrangement during the late 1970s 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 10 hours ago, Rob said: Locomotive 201 arrives from Cork with a set of Mark III's (7119 / 7155 / 7105 / 7142 / 7410 / 7104 / 7602) into Platform 2 at Heuston North. https://youtu.be/-5ocMBg8GmA Love this, incredible. You’ve recreated the essence of Heuston. Love the video also. Congrats. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billycan Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 The attention to detail make the train arrival look so realistic. Great layout. How do you do the different 'manhole' covers? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Thanks to all for the very kind comments- much appreciated. The manholes l got some years ago (pre Brexit!) from Scale Model Scenery- below https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/lx064-oo-laser-cut-trackside-drainage-manholes-etc-oo4mm176-864-p.asp 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meathdane Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Absolutely outstanding stuff Rob! A real credit to you 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Derry Road Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Rob, very nice detail TDR 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 As everyone else has already said Rob -tremendous modelling and superb atmospheric photographs. George 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Fantastic Rob, the station great atmosphere and detail, the MK 3 set Cork - Dublin service brings back memories 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 7:41 PM, Rob said: Locomotive 201 arrives from Cork with a set of Mark III's Love it. The arrival into Heuston is spot on. Always preferred the look of the Mk3's with the 201 class. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 9:16 PM, seagoebox said: Pearse, 24th |June 1988 Indeed - all it needs is a tablecloth over it and a teapot............. (and choccy bikkies) On 6/11/2022 at 7:41 PM, Rob said: Locomotive 201 arrives from Cork with a set of Mark III's (7119 / 7155 / 7105 / 7142 / 7410 / 7104 / 7602) into Platform 2 at Heuston North. https://youtu.be/-5ocMBg8Gm And this is.........a MODEL??????????????????????? WOW!!! You've surpassed yourself (and most of the rest of us!) 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 Some brand new 45ft Cobelfret containers landed in Heuston North today on their first outing.... very clean looking still! 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Fine addition to the container collection, the weathered containers are excellent 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 The light weathering makes the containers believable as working stock. MikeO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 21 hours ago, Rob said: Some brand new 45ft Cobelfret containers landed in Heuston North today on their first outing.... very clean looking still! Wandering through the forum whilst having my tea, I initially thought these pictures were shots that you had found and were using for weathering inspiration... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I want! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 That yard is getting close to capacity, Rob. You'll have to apply for planning permission if this keeps up! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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