ttc0169 Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 On 4/2/2023 at 1:15 AM, WRENNEIRE said: Didnt do a Wonderbra in my size Expand Well past the wonderbra now Dave… 3 Quote
JasonB Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 I have very fond memories of that poster. These days, I can't remember last week, let alone last year, but I can still remember that add campaign from all those years back. 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Posted February 10, 2023 The year is 1977 and we see pioneer locomotive 001 do a bit of time travelling 001 is seen here working the Limerick to Platin two axle empty pallet cement and laden gypsum liner through Tara junction-the train was diverted to the long siding at Inchicore to allow for the brand new Tara mines wagons 31001 & 31002 be attached and worked forward to Tara mines to commence duty on the circuit 10 2 Quote
ttc0169 Posted February 28, 2023 Author Posted February 28, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 2:08 AM, jhb171achill said: Great stuff, Noel, as always! Expand Thanks Jonathan 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Posted March 4, 2023 Some Eco friendly lighting has been fitted underneath the station canopies at Tara junction station. 9 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 7, 2023 Author Posted March 7, 2023 It was an Irish rail themed night recently on Tara junction; 133 worked a Limerick-Kingscourt empty magnesite liner 080 worked a Northwall-Waterford BELL liner 036 worked a Waterford-Northwall BELL liner. The new ECO friendly platform canopy lighting can be seen to good effect 12 2 Quote
Bob229 Posted March 7, 2023 Posted March 7, 2023 The canopy lighting is excellent,where did you buy it, Thanks 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Posted March 9, 2023 On 7/3/2023 at 10:32 PM, Bob229 said: The canopy lighting is excellent,where did you buy it, Thanks Expand Thanks Bob, They are from the train-tech range purchased at the Model rail Scotland a few weeks ago. 1 1 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 What the Hell was the driver of 080 looking for halfway through the video? 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 On 9/3/2023 at 6:07 PM, DJ Dangerous said: What the Hell was the driver of 080 looking for halfway through the video? Expand Enlightenment. 3 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 10, 2023 Author Posted March 10, 2023 On 9/3/2023 at 6:07 PM, DJ Dangerous said: What the Hell was the driver of 080 looking for halfway through the video? Expand His Mikado biscuits had fallen off the console…. 1 3 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 10, 2023 Posted March 10, 2023 On 10/3/2023 at 12:29 PM, ttc0169 said: His Mikado biscuits had fallen off the console…. Expand May we assume that Mikado biscuits were not unknown in the past on the Ballina branch? 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 10, 2023 Author Posted March 10, 2023 On 10/3/2023 at 1:33 PM, jhb171achill said: May we assume that Mikado biscuits were not unknown in the past on the Ballina branch? Expand You know me so well Jonathan, a treat for driver and guard on Friday nights Ballina-Claremorris-Northwall liner train back in the good old days. 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 On 10/3/2023 at 11:46 PM, ttc0169 said: You know me so well Jonathan, a treat for driver and guard on Friday nights Ballina-Claremorris-Northwall liner train back in the good old days. Expand I'm pretty partial to them myself, Noel! 1 Quote
JasonB Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 On 4/3/2023 at 12:21 AM, ttc0169 said: Some Eco friendly lighting has been fitted underneath the station canopies at Tara junction station. Expand Lovely stuff, Noel. Sometimes, lighting up buildings can be a little hit and miss. Either too bright, or too dim. This, is spot on. 2 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 Happy St Patrick’s day 2607+2608 have arrived empty from the MPD having received fuel,oil and water and will now work the 06:30 local service from Tara junction to Cobh. 11 Quote
JasonB Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 Nice to see the 2600 out and about, Noel. Really like that view of the station from the opposite side of the layout. 2 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 24, 2023 Author Posted March 24, 2023 Some Friday evening non-stop Intercity and liner train action under the lights on Tara junction. 11 Quote
Billycan Posted March 24, 2023 Posted March 24, 2023 Nice to see the different viewing angle. 1 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 On 17/3/2023 at 8:59 AM, ttc0169 said: Happy St Patrick’s day 2607+2608 have arrived empty from the MPD having received fuel,oil and water and will now work the 06:30 local service from Tara junction to Cobh. Expand What ever happened to those D&M guys, or whatever they were called, who used to make the 2600 models years ago? 1 Quote
Broithe Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 On 25/3/2023 at 8:55 AM, DJ Dangerous said: What ever happened to those D&M guys, or whatever they were called, who used to make the 2600 models years ago? Expand It may all have ceased. 1 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 I remember there being some talk of controversy alright. At least a few members have them. TTC is lucky that I'm too far away or I'd be scaling the walls and breaking in to "borrow" his... 1 1 Quote
JasonB Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 On 25/3/2023 at 8:55 AM, DJ Dangerous said: What ever happened to those D&M guys, or whatever they were called, who used to make the 2600 models years ago? Expand Put it this way. I'd say there's a very high probability, the customers who did order them and got them, are in the minority. 3 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted March 25, 2023 Posted March 25, 2023 On 25/3/2023 at 10:44 AM, JasonB said: Put it this way. I'd say there's a very high probability, the customers who did order them and got them, are in the minority. Expand So you're saying that the cost of flights to Ireland to break in are actually worth it? 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Posted March 25, 2023 On 25/3/2023 at 8:55 AM, DJ Dangerous said: What ever happened to those D&M guys, or whatever they were called, who used to make the 2600 models years ago? Expand It’s a pity that D&M ceased production,the De Dietrich coaches and Arrow railcars were made to a high standard, 1 Quote
Blaine Posted March 27, 2023 Posted March 27, 2023 On 25/3/2023 at 2:56 PM, ttc0169 said: It’s a pity that D&M ceased production,the De Dietrich coaches and Arrow railcars were made to a high standard, Expand Not the ones that I saw - they must have liked you or something if yours were good. Have had 2 rakes of De Dietrichs in for 'improvements' and the running qualities were shocking - they wouldnt run is an easier way to put it. But remember they are 'Ready to Run' quality made in someones kitchen...... Can think of 461 other reasons why they are best forgotten about in terms of product and service 2 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 27, 2023 Author Posted March 27, 2023 On 27/3/2023 at 8:24 AM, Blaine said: Not the ones that I saw - they must have liked you or something if yours were good. Have had 2 rakes of De Dietrichs in for 'improvements' and the running qualities were shocking - they wouldnt run is an easier way to put it. But remember they are 'Ready to Run' quality made in someones kitchen...... Can think of 461 other reasons why they are best forgotten about in terms of product and service Expand 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 31, 2023 Author Posted March 31, 2023 A nocturnal scene as the last of the Friday only trains has arrived at its destination as passengers make their way out of the station 9 Quote
ttc0169 Posted April 7, 2023 Author Posted April 7, 2023 It’s going to be a “Good Friday”for passenger and freight/perway movements on Tara junction. A rare double header on the two axle ballast hopper train sees locomotives 132+152 work a laden train through the junction-check out the operation of the semaphore signal in the opening sequence 190+187 work a Northwall-Belfast Adelaide mixed Fertliser / container / and Guinness bogie liner Locomotives 056 and 027 are in formation as they pass through with bank holiday relief Cravens sets from Sligo and Ballina, And finally inspection car 722 is seen passing through while en route from Kildare plant shop to Athlone. 8 Quote
Noel Posted April 7, 2023 Posted April 7, 2023 Love the signal. Presume the LED is under the baseboard with fibre optic running up the post. 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted April 7, 2023 Posted April 7, 2023 Love the eye-level perspective. Looks really really good! Getting a bit of deja-vu. Either I had a premonition, or watched this on YT yesterday! 1 Quote
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