Tara Junction.

[skinner75]

Deadly shots! Gotta love the freight

[krose]

Great shots. Love the gangers view.

[ttc0169]

Those pocket wagons look great' date=' the whole layout looks great. Are you switching the signals via points or dcc?[/quote']

 

Dave,I'm switching the signals via the DCC handset-and after phase two of the signalling is complete the plan is to fit some points motors and have the points and signals interlocked-

I'm very happy with the results so far...

Thanks lads for all your comments.

[enniscorthyman]

Another 3 hours would pass so quickly watching that great

activity.Brilliant.

[heirflick]

jawdropping stuff!

[Aussie Phil]

As always hats off to ya. Brilliant.

[ttc0169]

Evening lads,

A few photos from the junction of some operations earlier.....

 

 

 

Sulzer loco 101 returned to service-(thanks to enniscorthyman and Gerry Byrne)-thanks lads

The depot manager and some fitters have a chat about the condition and haulage power of the loco-so it's decided to send her out on a trial run with a Cravens coach and a BR SHV.......

 

 

101 is seen here passing the carriage valeting plant under the watchful eyes of the depot manager....the loco now is the pilot loco for the carriage plant releasing a 141 for other duties.

 

 

 

Another trial that took place was loco 160 hauling a recently acquired CIE liveried Mk3 gen van-7604....

 

 

 

And finally some 141/181s have been brought back to the MPD for the Christmas for storage as I've cancelled most of the liners-(except the Guinness liner.....which will have an 071 allocated just in case....!!!)

Nearest the camera is 146,186,189,175,177,184 and 187 with on the left the RPSI loco B141 being used as the loco depot pilot.

[ttc0169]

[RedRich]

Things are always busy Noel, and that is what appeals to me most about Tara Junction. No chance of ever getting bored or running out of ideas.

 

Rich,

[Kirley]

Good to see the Sulzer working again.

[BosKonay]

Lovely seeing the Sulzer hard at work!! That gen van looks gorgeous too!! love the loco lineup!

[Southern Yard]

Tara junctions great gathering! Lovely line up and the mk3 gen van looks fab....myself and the young fella will be dropping in over Xmas for some driver training duties!

[enniscorthyman]

Another busy scene on Tara junction-lovely.

I hope your 101 is running well and traction tires

are doing their job.

[Glenderg]

ttc, never ceases to amaze me the arrangement of scenarios that can be achieved, and if nothing is stirring, the complexity of just arranging a release of a station pilot for a replacement. In that spirit of accuracy to real events, perhaps you could get the depot staff to look to make sure the station structures are in compliance with the IE Publication on the procedures of "How to Shtop Bits of Bildins Flyin' Way in Twind"? Richie

[heirflick]

 

fabulous scene there ttc:tumbsup:

[ttc0169]

Morning lads,

A few Christmas shopping specials are operating around the junction this morning along side the regular passenger train movements....

Here we see 2601+2602 in original arrow livery working alongside 2607+2608 which is in the current grey livery-they are operating local services-over on the fast line 29001 in commuter livery overtakes 2607+2608 while working an auxiliary service

 

 

 

2601+2602 pass through the station non-stop

 

 

 

The morning Enterprise hauled by 227 is photographed from the top deck of VG33 on route 83 which is heading for the town centre

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Brian Collins for producing such a fine Dublin bus model-looking forward to the next surprise

 

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL from the Chief operating officer of Tara Junction.

[Aussie Phil]

Thanks for some more great photos. Merry Christmas to you and your family. All the best for 2014 mate.

[Kirley]

Thanks for the update Noel and seasonal greetings (and with that name is a birthday close?)

[craven1508]

LOVELY!! JUST MAGIC!!! HAPPY XMAS ALL MODELLERS!!!

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ttc0169

 

I'll be dropping by to make sure that the tail piece on that Guinness liner is firmly attached. we don't want No1 driver getting stuck in midsection with supplies running low, do we ?

 

PS You'd better stick the converted Ammonia/Bombay wagon to the rake as well. Hope it's been cleared for Guirys loading bank.......

[driver301]

Pure Class Noel!

 

With the Dart Trains now becoming available I have a funny feeling in the new year there may be an electrification project on the cards

[enniscorthyman]

Lovely photos Noel.And will you be needing a helping hand

from the Enniscorthy ballast hauled by 073 on Tara junction

in the new year?.

[gm171 kk]

Happy Christmas Noel and great pics!

[Dunluce Castle]

Hi there,

Superb pics and brilliant layout, well done.

How much? and where did you get the enterprise stock? I'm very tempted to get one.

Merry Christmas

[ttc0169]

Thanks for the update Noel and seasonal greetings (and with that name is a birthday close?)

 

Not long to go now for that birthday Kieran-6th...!!!

[Sulzer201]

Very impressive Noel and the DMU's look fab.

[ttc0169]

Hi there' date=' Superb pics and brilliant layout, well done. How much? and where did you get the enterprise stock? I'm very tempted to get one. Merry Christmas[/quote']

 

Thank you Nelson-How much?-too much...!!!

The enterprise is a D+M hand built model which I have just over a year now,check out their section in the shops and manufacturers thread

 

Eamonn-yes 073 and your ballast will be more than welcome in 2014.

 

Paul-Hmmm still early planning stages for the DART 2014 project...

 

Bufferstop-all day Guinness liners operating tomorrow-the tail piece might be under pressure...!!!!

[ttc0169]

Happy Christmas Noel and great pics!

 

Thanks Sean many happy returns.

[Hunslet 102]

Layout looking as good as ever Noel,hope you have a good time over Christmas.You thinking about doing the Glasgow show in Feb?

[ttc0169]

Layout looking as good as ever Noel' date='hope you have a good time over Christmas.You thinking about doing the Glasgow show in Feb?[/quote']

 

Happy Christmas to you also Andy,

I'll let you know if I decide to do the Glasgow exhibition-I'm not sure yet.

[201bhoy]

Thank you Nelson-How much?-too much...!!!

 

Bufferstop-all day Guinness liners operating tomorrow-the tail piece might be under pressure...!!!!

 

Any chance of some pics?

[ttc0169]

Any chance of some pics?

 

Of course-here you go Vincent' date='

Recently released from its major overhaul loco 078 has charge of the Xmas Guinness liner..

 

 

 

01107078 gets overtaken by 01107077 which is working an IWT liner

[Railer]

Nice touch adding the numbers to 078 in 085 style. Wonder will the real 078 get them when ever it escapes back into the wild.

[201bhoy]

Excellent noel!!!!! Can't wait to see the new arrival tomorrow!!

[gm171 kk]

Great pics Noel! The new numbering on 078 is something else. My Guinness liner was cancelled today as a result of a poor load Kegs and cages are the first thing on the workbench in the new year!

Edited December 24, 2013 by gm171 kk