UP6936 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hi there, Could anyone advise me as to the times of the Tara Mines trains, as myself and a friend are thinking of travelling down to see one? Also, if anyone knows the best stations not too far from drogheda (as we would be coming from belfast on the enterprise and getting an IE local at Drogheda, and dont really want to travel too far) to see the trains in motion at, it would be great? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Sorry for double posting, but i was thinking, the branch to the mine leaves the mainline at drogheda station doesnt it? Hence, would i be able to see the train by standing at the end of drogheda platform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hi. Yes the Navan line runs past the end of the platforms. There is also an overbridge just south of the station, about 10 minutes walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 To be honest, I don't think you get a very good view from the platform. If you don't want to leave drogheda, then the car park is better, but I think you'd be better going to Layton or somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Im starting thinking the same thing myself now 201bhoy, i will look at timetables and see what i could do to get there on time for the train. Do you think if i emailed IE they would tell me the times it runs? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishModelRail Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 One leaves Navan at 12:20 and passes Beauparc on the Navan line at 12:47. After it reaches Drogheda it wait until 13:40 before it departs to North Wall. This one passes Rush & Lusk at around 13:50. That may seem fast but if you look at this video you will see how it is possible: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks. I take it that those times are correct for every weekday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 great clip - 071 looks fab pulling the taras. im really beginning to like that livery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 I went down on Monday to laytown to film the taras. 082 passed at speed hauling I think 14 wagons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I went down on Monday to laytown to film the taras. 082 passed at speed hauling I think 14 wagons can you post it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 I will post some still pictures once I upload them on to my pc, but my video camera is an older type that uses little tapes, so I cant put the footage on the pc unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishModelRail Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Sorry for taking ages to reply! Yes these times apply for every weekday but on Friday some of the trains, especially the 12:20, can be cancelled. The early morning Taras leave Navan at 09;20 and follow the same path as the 12:20. The evening service leaves Navan at 18:20 and it too follows the same path. Please ask if you need any more information:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishModelRail Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks, I think the livery is pretty good, but I wish IÉ had applied the coloured logo instead of a plain white one. Full yellow ends would have been nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Any idea of the times that the Tara formation heads along Alexandra Road. Would like to get there next time I go to Dublin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Any idea of the times that the Tara formation heads along Alexandra Road. Would like to get there next time I go to Dublin. Beware when taking photos on Alexandra Road (or anywhere on Dublin Port Company land) as you will probably get hassle from the port police. All activities in the port area, i.e. everywhere to the east of East Wall Rd, are covered by port security legislation, which means that security is much tighter there than elsewhere. You could try applying for a photographic permit from the DPC - their head office is in the Port Centre, the square multi-storey building on the right-hand side at the start of Alexandra Rd. Phone 01-8876000 ; email: info@dublinport.ie ; Fax 01 8557400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks for that.Would be happy enough to get a close up view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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