ttc0169 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 Superb additions! What couplings are used between the MK3 push-pulls? More pictures please Hi Fin, They are the standard type tension lock couplings which work fine for me. Quote
ttc0169 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 A late 1980s view of Tara junctions operations this evening... Due to a shortage of 071 and 201 locos-a maintenance backlog..!!! It was time to revive some 141/181 locos for active service... Here we see locos 181+166 hauling the BELL liner pass 087 and 152+160 A few minutes later 086SA hammers through at its 90mph limit on the up fast line with the 18:15 Heuston-Westport Supertrain Mk3 set Later we see 181+166 round the curve with the BELL liner The BELL liner was then routed to the the bi-directional line to allow 152+160 pass with a late running 700 ton Platin-Cork bogie bulk cement train. Quote
UP6936 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Wow, that is a serious amount of locos ttc! I particularly like the big line up of Baby GMs, reminds me of the inchicore sound barrier with the row of Sulzers Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Great update again from Tara Junction Noel,the orange and black era will never be surpassed. Quote
ttc0169 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Posted June 20, 2014 The Waterford-Inchicore Mk3 transfer was diverted though Tara junction yesterday.... Here are a few photos.... 088 hauls 7403+7607 through Tara Jctn station. The short set passes a Supertrain liveried Mk3 set. The evening sun glints off the side of dining car 7403 while en route to Inchicore.... Quote
enniscorthyman Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Very nice Noel.I would love a railtour with mk3s-hard to think it will never happen again. The SF EGV is nice too,and I would like to get a super train mk3 set at some stage having seen yours Noel. Quote
BosKonay Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Cracking Noel! They'll have to hit the paintshop for their new yellow dresses! Quote
Railer Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Cracking Noel! They'll have to hit the paintshop for their new yellow dresses! Hornby have 2 Mk3s out in Network Rail yellow as it is and one of them happens to be a buffet coach, the other is a standard with some blanked out windows. Code is R4457. May be worth a look when we see the real things roll out. Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Posted July 7, 2014 Evening lads, In the middle of finishing off these two, Firstly IFMs excellent kit of the Park royal coaches in which I'm putting in 30 passengers And secondly the Mousa models brass overlay kit for the 3171-3175 series steam heating van complete with interior-including guards compartment and a relaxing Guard-(those were the days)-and 500 gallon water tanks at either end and if course the diesel generator and boiler tank... It will be GSV 3173 More of the completed models on trial on Tara Jctn when finished. Enjoy. Quote
heirflick Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 fantastic scene noel -might as well be the real deal! and the park royals are looking good! Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Nice work with the Park Royal and steam heating van Noel.What's the story with the steam heating van,the series number suggests there were only 5,is this correct?If so,did they get about the system or were they confined to a a particular area? Quote
josefstadt Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Nice work with the Park Royal and steam heating van Noel.What's the story with the steam heating van,the series number suggests there were only 5,is this correct?If so,did they get about the system or were they confined to a a particular area? There were two types of ex-BR MkI GSVs - 3171 to 3176 which were converted from brake composite coaches and 3177 to 3192 which were converted from brake second coaches (see Wrenneire's post #11 in the Mk1 Generator Van thread in Questions & Answers). The only real difference (certainly from a modelling point of view) between the two types was the positioning. of the guards and boiler compartmets. Operationally CIÉ / IÉ treated the two types as a single fleet and they were to be found in use on all parts of the network. Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Posted July 11, 2014 There were two types of ex-BR MkI GSVs - 3171 to 3176 which were converted from brake composite coaches and 3177 to 3192 which were converted from brake second coaches (see Wrenneire's post #11 in the Mk1 Generator Van thread in Questions & Answers). The only real difference (certainly from a modelling point of view) between the two types was the positioning. of the guards and boiler compartmets. Operationally CIÉ / IÉ treated the two types as a single fleet and they were to be found in use on all parts of the network. Thanks Andy and Stephen, As Stephen correctly said above,they were a common single fleet, In later years while working the Ballina branch train we always preferred GSV 3173 as it was a comfortable and quiet van with a reliable generator and boiler and with the guards compartment at one end of the coach it was useful and not in the middle next to the noisy generator like the rest of the fleet, 3172,3173,3185,3177,3180,3184,3187 and 3189 were some of the best GSVs to work as they were in good condition-with 3173 and 3185 being recommended to the RPSI for preservation after withdrawal from IE service. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks Andy and Stephen,As Stephen correctly said above,they were a common single fleet, In later years while working the Ballina branch train we always preferred GSV 3173 as it was a comfortable and quiet van with a reliable generator and boiler and with the guards compartment at one end of the coach it was useful and not in the middle next to the noisy generator like the rest of the fleet, 3172,3173,3185,3177,3180,3184,3187 and 3189 were some of the best GSVs to work as they were in good condition-with 3173 and 3185 being recommended to the RPSI for preservation after withdrawal from IE service. Thanks Noel and Stephen for the info,can see now Noel why you went to the trouble of modelling the interior of a GSV. Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 Coupling tests were conducted this morning with GSV 3173 in the company of 3189 and hauled by 189, 3173 is not finished yet-a few minor bits and pieces to be completed so it was back to the work bench to join the Park Royal coaches. Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 A job very well done Noel. Rich' date='[/quote'] Thanks Rich, Finally finished off GSV 3173 earlier and park royal coach 1379-so I couldn't resist a run around Tara junction... After contacting the MPD supervisor he allocated Supertrain liveried loco 075 for the movement and here are a few photos of the operation, Here we see loco 075 haul GSV 3173 and park royal 1379 pause for gauge/platform clearance tests at Tara junction station I see it's hard to make out here but I added a vacuum brake pipe and steam heating pipe to the rear of the park royal,I'm just waiting on some train tech internal lights now to illuminate the interior... 075 roars away from the station with the short formation. After operating to Central junction station loco 075 ran around and returned the consist back via the bi-directional lines passing an up BELL liner train being hauled by 181+190. Quote
Aussie Phil Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 Brilliant stuff mate. Love it as usual. Thanks for the continued inspiration. Quote
Blu Bianco Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 More than a hint of a country look, despite the urban scenery, with the large 071 pulling just two carriages! Excellent work Noel. Your constant updates are an inspiration to everyone. Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Posted July 23, 2014 More than a hint of a country look' date=' despite the urban scenery, with the large 071 pulling just two carriages! Excellent work Noel. Your constant updates are an inspiration to everyone.[/quote'] Thanks lads, A late 1980s early 1990s scene at the junction with 183 hauling a small branch train consisting of a BR GSV and a single park royal coach Quote
heirflick Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 i must admit that i never cared for the IR logo much - but it looks well on that Baby GM in another great scene! Quote
jhb171achill Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 That logo is now on 146 at Downpatrick..... Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Nice scene again Noel,a GM and a couple of coaches,it doesnt get much better,keep up the good work Quote
Blu Bianco Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 That logo is now on 146 at Downpatrick..... Any reason why they changed it from the IE? Out of preference? Or was it just on a handy spare that was needed for that part? Quote
jhb171achill Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Just preference, Blu. The loco was undergoing a partial repaint anyway following repairs to rusted areas on both cabs, which have been substantially rebuilt as new by DCDR / ITG members. Quote
Blu Bianco Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Just preference, Blu. The loco was undergoing a partial repaint anyway following repairs to rusted areas on both cabs, which have been substantially rebuilt as new by DCDR / ITG members. Thats great, their hard work is well worth it. Can't express strongly enough how much it means to have a 141 preserved in full working order. Have fairly fond memories of the IR logo myself, even if the IE one is a bit more visually striking. Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Posted July 27, 2014 The second of IFMs park royal coach nears completion.....complete with passengers and internal lighting-just fitting the glazing and transfers then the coupling test on Tara junction later on. Quote
BosKonay Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Nice work! Is that the traintronics lighting? Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Posted July 27, 2014 Nice work! Is that the traintronics lighting? No Stephen it's train tech lighting,I went for the CL2 warm white lighting bar which has given a great effect to the interior of the coach. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Nice work with the Park Royal Noel,the passengers really set it off as well,well done Quote
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