Tara Junction.

[Kirley]

A hive of activity, the new layout is maturing well. You always have to study your pictures well or you would miss some of the excellent detail you add Noel.

[Sulzer201]

Superb collection of rolling stock and layout.

[ttc0169]

Thanks lads-175 has arrived with the branch set and prepares to run around.

 

 

[aclass007]

It's looking good! A lot has been achieved in a short space of time.

I think I see a new bridge at the far end.. Are the buses set to make a return?

[jhb171achill]

That continues to be one outstanding layout! Always like to see updates.

[ttc0169]

It's looking good! A lot has been achieved in a short space of time. I think I see a new bridge at the far end.. Are the buses set to make a return?

 

Yes Michael-a new bridge has been constructed at the far end-and yes the buses will make a return-they are an important feature of the layout.

[craven1508]

love it!! great rolling stock! im awaiting 078 next week!! in ie!!

[ttc0169]

Thanks lads for your comments,

 

Thanks also to Irishthump for his excellent advice on CV settings for my 141\181 sound chipped locos-Much appreciated.

[Noel]

That continues to be one outstanding layout! Always like to see updates.

 

Hear hear! Love this layout, its atmosphere, the scenes and its operations.

 

Was just rematching this video too. It shows very the meaning of the word "slow" on a good chassis.

 

Edited December 19, 2015 by BosKonay
Embedded Video

[BosKonay]

Your pace of development has me green with envy, and the feel is just so bang on! More please sir

[Dave]

Excellent Noel, has such a nice atmosphere to it. With the amount of rolling stock really brings it to life.

[craven1508]

mouth watering stuff once again sir!

[Noel]

Hi Noel

 

Did your 161 decoder and sound project come from DC Kits (see link below signature)?

 

I assume it is an ESU LokSound v4.0 programmed with the 071 sound project, but the engine noise from either EMD 567 16cyl NT, EMD 16cyl 645E NT, or EMD 12cyl 645E NT on ESU's download site.

 

http://www.esu.eu/en/downloads/sounds/generation-4/loksound-v40-usa/?no_cache=1&tx_esudecoderprojects_pi1%5BfilterLoco%5D=2&tx_esudecoderprojects_pi1%5BfilterCountry%5D=all&tx_esudecoderprojects_pi1%5Bsorting%5D=dateD

http://www.esu.eu/en/downloads/sounds/generation-4/loksound-v40-oem/?no_cache=1&tx_esudecoderprojects_pi1%5BfilterLoco%5D=0&tx_esudecoderprojects_pi1%5BfilterCountry%5D=IE&tx_esudecoderprojects_pi1%5Bsorting%5D=dateD

 

IrishThump has programmed ESU decoders doing something similar. IT any words of wisdom?

 

Cheers

Noel

 

http://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/shop/dcc_digital_loco_sounds/irish_diesel_loco_sounds/class_141_gm_bo_bo_dc_kits_.php

[ttc0169]

Hi Noel Did your 161 decoder and sound project come from DC Kits (see link below signature)?

 

That is correct Noel,

I'm currently installing the 201 sound chip into loco 230-as I was impressed with the demonstration given to me at the Warley exhibition.

[ttc0169]

Late night action at the junction sees loco 190 haul two BR and a Dutch steam heating van and a Mk2 EGV on the bi-directional line past 175 on the branch set and 220 on the 10 piece Mk2 a/b set-it is destined for the loco shed in the distance where some maintenance will be carried out on them.

 

 

[jhb171achill]

Wow factor doesn't even begin to describe this layout...

[The Derry Road]

:drool:brilliant Noel

[ttc0169]

Happy new year to all from the Chief operating officer of Tara Junction,

 

 

Track recording car EM50 is seen passing through the station.

Edited January 2, 2016 by BosKonay

[ttc0169]

Recently released in its interim livery,Belmont locomotive 216 gets a trial run around the layout, passing arrow liveried railcars 2601+2602 on platform 5 and 2607+2608 on platform 4 awaiting the evening rush hour passengers.

 

 

 

[aclass007]

She'd turn a few heads if she landed in Ballina with the liner in that livery!

 

Nice job on the re-spray!

[ttc0169]

She'd turn a few heads if she landed in Ballina with the liner in that livery! Nice job on the re-spray!

 

Thanks Michael,

There is a good possibility that 216 will be tested on the liner to Ballina before being released to Belmont for its train.

[Warbonnet]

Thanks Michael' date=' There is a good possibility that 216 will be tested on the liner to Ballina before being released to Belmont for its train.[/quote']

 

Be great if she came out to play in that green!

[Kirley]

That green really jumps out Noel, Tara Junction is certainly up to date on current happenings on Irish Railways.

[ttc0169]

Some engineering works took place over the weekend at the junction, I decided to cut back on the width of the up platform 1 and install another running line alongside thereby increasing the operating flexibility of the station area, An up passenger/freight train can now serve the up platform also being looped to enable other up trains to overtake, A train can also terminate here and run around via the loop or up main line. 085 hauls the HOBS train along the up fast line,it will propel the train back onto the new line to discharge ballast before returning to reload.

 

 

 

After the departure of the HOBS train and under the watchful eyes of the permanent way inspectors tamper 751 packs and lines the newly relaid line.

Edited January 24, 2016 by ttc0169

[The Derry Road]

Great piece of engineering Noel, keep it coming. TDR

[ttc0169]

Great piece of engineering Noel' date=' keep it coming. TDR[/quote']

 

Thanks Raymond.

 

Over on the opposite side of the layout,0117071 has arrived at the per-way sidings from the loco depot after being fuelled,oiled and watered,

It is about to couple up to the Sperry wagon after which the wagon will be calibrated along the down siding,and after that the wagon will be shunted and coupled to the weed-spray train for its annual tour around the layout during the coming week.

 

 

[JasonB]

I've been getting through this thread slowly but surely from the beginning its a beautiful layout,love the scenes which are described so well.

[Kirley]

Constant innovations on this layout.

[jhb171achill]

Constant innovations on this layout.

 

Exactly like the real railway.

[RedRich]

Do you get any sleep Noel. It's coming together so fast, fair play for all the hard graft. It does look worth it.

 

Rich,

[ttc0169]

Do you get any sleep Noel. It's coming together so fast' date=' fair play for all the hard graft. It does look worth it. Rich,[/quote']

 

Thanks lads,

 

Yes Rich-a few hours in the evening can make a difference,

A street scene and bus depot are next on the list.

[RedRich]

Thanks lads,

 

Yes Rich-a few hours in the evening can make a difference,

A street scene and bus depot are next on the list.

 

That's good Noel,I look forward to seeing the progress.

 

Rich,

[BosKonay]

The pace you are getting on with is staggering! The results are fantastic!! Well jealous

[jhb171achill]

 

 

An excellent evening in excellent company; Messrs josefstadt and ttc, plus two other readers of this forum. This morning's visit to Tara Junction was the highlight. Very many thanks again, ttc!

[GSR 800]

I like it!