ttc0169 Posted June 14 Author Posted June 14 The “CIE APT” gets a run out on Tara junction-I recently added the development coach which now completes the set. 9
ttc0169 Posted June 27 Author Posted June 27 177+129 work a Limerick cement factory-Tullamore bogie bulk train-watch as they go through the process of running around the train at Tara junction. 220 works a short Mk2 a/b set through the station forming a Dublin Heuston-Athlone service, 160 hauling a single BR GSV and a TPO forms a Dublin Connolly-Cork service 5 3
derek Posted June 28 Posted June 28 Top class as usual Noel. The running around sequence is excellent. Great to watch, especially with that sound. Love these updates 3 1
ttc0169 Posted July 2 Author Posted July 2 Catering trolley added to the isles of both Cravens sets and the Mk2D set 7 4
flange lubricator Posted July 5 Posted July 5 (edited) 3 hours ago, ttc0169 said: The classic Supertrain Mk2Ds powered by 001. Great stuff ttc0169 ,I love the publicity shots at Killiney and the Vale of Avoca on the DSE even though the Mk2s wouldn’t see service on that route until 1987 . Edited July 5 by flange lubricator 1 1
Rob Posted July 5 Posted July 5 Love the leaflet- 'It's easy to catch up on your work'.... with a few pints! 1 2
ttc0169 Posted July 25 Author Posted July 25 The 18:20 Dublin Connolly-Sligo Mk2D set arrives at Tara Jctn hauled by 132+126. 12 2
ttc0169 Posted August 5 Author Posted August 5 Some trailing point and plain line replacement took place last week on Tara junction-017 was in charge of the two axle ballast hopper train with tamper 751 following to finish off the relaying. 8
DJ Dangerous Posted August 8 Posted August 8 Just found the Tara Junction video of the tamper on YouTube: That is outstanding, @ttc0169! 1 1
ttc0169 Posted August 10 Author Posted August 10 On 8/8/2025 at 7:47 PM, DJ Dangerous said: Just found the Tara Junction video of the tamper on YouTube: That is outstanding, @ttc0169! Thanks DJ-it’s a fine model -still going strong 13 years later 1
ttc0169 Posted August 15 Author Posted August 15 Early morning at the MPD we see railcar 2607+2608 being prepared for service, 085 and 175 receiving exams, 127+128 spare and 124+134 being coupled together for freight duties-the fitter giving the bogies and fuel tank of 124 a wash. 9 3
JasonB Posted August 16 Posted August 16 22 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Early morning at the MPD we see railcar 2607+2608 being prepared for service, 085 and 175 receiving exams, 127+128 spare and 124+134 being coupled together for freight duties-the fitter giving the bogies and fuel tank of 124 a wash. Brilliant scenes, Noel. I really like this shot in particular. 1 1
ttc0169 Posted August 17 Author Posted August 17 23 hours ago, JasonB said: Brilliant scenes, Noel. I really like this shot in particular. Thanks Jason-the sound of both 124+134 ticking over was nice to hear as well. 1
DJ Dangerous Posted August 17 Posted August 17 3 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Thanks Jason-the sound of both 124+134 ticking over was nice to hear as well. When you’re running them in consist, do you turn off or turn down the sound on one of them, or run both with normal sound? 1
RedRich Posted August 17 Posted August 17 Haven't had a look at the Junction in a while. Excellent scene's as usual Noel. Rich, 2 1
DJ Dangerous Posted August 17 Posted August 17 58 minutes ago, RedRich said: Haven't had a look at the Junction in a while. Excellent scene's as usual Noel. Rich, The Junction never disappoints, @RedRich, always a pleasure to see. 1 1
ttc0169 Posted August 29 Author Posted August 29 On 17/8/2025 at 12:17 PM, DJ Dangerous said: When you’re running them in consist, do you turn off or turn down the sound on one of them, or run both with normal sound? I normally run both with sound DJ…!! 2
ttc0169 Posted September 3 Author Posted September 3 080 works the Mk2 a/b set while forming the Galway-Dublin Heuston service 132+126 work a Mk2 d Dublin Connolly-Sligo service 073 works another Mk2 d set forming a Dublin Heuston-Waterford service 007 works the BELL liner from Sligo to Northwall. 174+127 work a Ballina-Dublin Heuston relief service formed of a Cravens set. 130+143 work a Shelton abbey-Tralee laden fertliser train. 3
ttc0169 Posted September 12 Author Posted September 12 With the longer evenings fast approaching -we see the lights being turned on at Tara junction…. 10
Flying Snail Posted September 12 Posted September 12 The lights make for some very atmospheric shots! 3 1
ttc0169 Posted September 13 Author Posted September 13 23 hours ago, Flying Snail said: The lights make for some very atmospheric shots! Thanks FS-I’m happy with the result 3
DJ Dangerous Posted September 13 Posted September 13 Missed your last few posts, @ttc0169! They got buried under the sea of slurry. Lovely stuff, off to watch the YT video on the PlayStation now. 1
ttc0169 Posted September 17 Author Posted September 17 On 13/9/2025 at 10:02 AM, DJ Dangerous said: Missed your last few posts, @ttc0169! They got buried under the sea of slurry. Lovely stuff, off to watch the YT video on the PlayStation now. Thanks DJ 1
ttc0169 Posted Sunday at 16:56 Author Posted Sunday at 16:56 A chance find and purchase of two Cravens coaches at the Erne model railway clubs exhibition in Enniskillian yesterday led me to recreate an old favourite of mine-the Ballina branch train, A bonus was the fitting of passengers and interior lighting with stay alive feature-the rear coach being nicely weathered. 190+184 were allocated to the set. 9
ttc0169 Posted 4 hours ago Author Posted 4 hours ago Friday night fun at the junction…. 007 works the 15:00 Waterford-Northwall BELL liner 086 works the 13:00 Northwall - Northesk BELL liner 075 works the 14:46 Cork-Heuston Mk3 set 080 works the 11:35 Galway-Heuston Mk2 a/b set 073 works the Dublin Heuston-Limerick Mk2D set 048 worked a laden two axle bubble cement from Platin to Tullamore. 4
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