Southern Yard Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Could pay for future expansion of Tara jcn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Evening lads-some engineering works took place over the weekend at the junction,this was to install a new crossover to provide more flexibility when overtaking other trains on the four track section, The previous left hand point wasn't a success as some trains were derailing when passing over it,so this time I installed a right hand point to connect with the other point which has worked well so far-here are a few photos of the engineering work.... Ballasting taking place with the excavator and tamper 751 starting work. Welding and tightening of the new crossover is taking place. The Perway gangs are hard at work. A 5 mph TSR is in place as loco 088 hauls a set of Cravens slowly past the worksite while the 29000 railcar awaits departure back to Central station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Perfect weekend action on Tara junction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnyus Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Superb stuff TTC0169! Any more pictures of the 29 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 What a great way to run a layout, to have a crew to do all the track work, can they do the dropper wires as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Another great scene and story from Tara Jct. Fantastic work Noel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Evening lads, As its the time of year for the annual weed spraying train to tour if the IE system mine was given a brake test yesterday and was put out behind loco 083 tonight, The prototype train is in Claremorris this evening and its loco-083 went back light engine to Portlaoise this morning, I also seen that the 20'brown storage container on the rear of the real train has the end of the container painted yellow,so after a brief visit to Tara Junctions paint shop my train has received the same treatment.... 083 hauls the Weedspray train on its first spraying run,it would cover all four lines over the course of the evening-(a video is on YouTube showing some of the operations earlier) Two red tail lamps are now on the rear of the train along with the yellow painted container end. Edited May 24, 2013 by ttc0169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Looking great! The lick of yellow paint makes a big difference and the video was very enjoyable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Nice work again ttc0169,the weedsprayer looks right at home on the layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Brilliant layout, love the DMU and the weedsprayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks lads for all your comments On Tara junction earlier,loco 209 was due for an exam at the depot so after it hauled up the Enterprise to the platform it was uncoupled and replaced by 227,here are a selection of photos of the operation The shunter uncouples 209 from the Enterprise while 227 ticks over on the down line. 227 and 209. The shunter guides the driver of 227 slowly towards the Mk3 Enterprise van. And.....Clunk...the Dellner coupler of 227 couples the the EGV...and is checked by the shunter. 227 works the Enterprise for the first time this evening....a video will be posted shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Great stuff, Noel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks Patrick, I've upgraded my phone so at last here is a video of some sound fitted locos on the Layout and 077 moving around the depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Afternoon lads,after seeing gm171kks video of 209 on the DFDS liner (nice one Sean),it gave me an idea-so after a chat with the loco controller at Tara Jctns MPD, 209 was allocated to work the DFDS CPW liner and is seen here passing the Ammonia and bogie bulk cement. 209 passes 080 and 112. Another easily modelled train is the weekly Limerick-Inchicore wagon transfer which can have various types of wagons attached 077 is seen here hauling an ex works single bogie timber wagon on the transfer which is destined for the timber loading yard. 077 hauling wagon no'30540. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Thanks Noel, nice idea with the refurbished timber wagon too. I notice bits and pieces of the Westport rake have been repainted. Do you know if 209 will be back down to Waterford next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Thanks Noel' date=' nice idea with the refurbished timber wagon too. I notice bits and pieces of the Westport rake have been repainted. Do you know if 209 will be back down to Waterford next week?[/quote'] Thanks Sean, The real 209 will be working the IWT liner to Northwall tomorrow so it probably won't be in Waterford this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Top stuff as always. Love the Lmk-Dub transfer idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Tara Junction is still leading the way with up to the minute innovation,keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 The Junction as busy as ever, keep it going Noel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Afternoon lads, A few updates from recent operations at the Junction. Loco 229 was used to assist a failed tamper 751 233 inside the running shed receiving attention 234 on the Tara Jctn test train comprising of a BR steam heating van,a Cravens coach and a Dutch van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Love that internal running shed shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Super photos Noel,I love the inside of the running shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) LOVE IT! Edited August 7, 2013 by heirflick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]8459[/ATTACH] LOVE IT! Great weathering on 229 and the shed is brill, also love the dutch van and gen. Fab layout and stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Evening lads, Thank you again for your comments about my layout, Over the last few weeks I've added another small section which had extended the Motive power depot, By accident I had left the tidy track wheel cleaner on the new section when I realised that I could actually fit the unit to the baseboard,so I cut out a section and put the wheel cleaner in... I added a siding to connect with the unit, With this added I have now my own"wheel lathe" just like Inchicore and I can now drive locos on to the"wheel lathe"and have cleaner wheels in the process..here are a few photos.... Loco 201 gets its wheels cleaned on the new wheel lathe. A closer view of loco 201 and the wheel lathe operator to the left of the picture. An aerial view of the wheel cleaner in action with the shed removed. And finally another view of the wheel cleaner with 201 and 8208 in the backround awaiting its next turn of duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 That is just genius ttc0169,so authentic but yet so effective and well hidden with the shed,great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Great idea Noel and great fleet of locos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Absolute stroke of genius!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 stunning work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Double post Edited August 24, 2013 by ttc0169 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Thanks lads-another loco was bought earlier at the Dun Laoghaire exhibition,so a visit to the wheel lathe will be the first move followed by some mainline trials,I'll post some photos during the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Spotted crossing the bridge on the low loader on Tara junction earlier was a new arrival loco 8113 Followed by Galway liveried Mk2 EGV 5601 After arrival at the MPD work was starting to off load the loco using the mobile crane The depot supervisior and staff have a briefing about the crane lift.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Yard Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Looks the business ttc0169! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks P....your overdue a visit...see you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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