Tara Junction.

[ttc0169]

Lovely job, Noel. Which chip are you using 175?

 

Hi Kevin-Its a sound chip from the DC kits 141/181 range.

[jhb171achill]

The Belmond is already there John....On trial before the real thing went out,and undergoing minor modifacations,just like the real thing....

 

 

Wow!!

[ttc0169]

An overnight possession of the relief lines sees the Permanent way department busy,

0117076 arrives on the up loop with the HOBS train to be loaded,while tamper 751 and MPV 100 work on the up road

 

 

[John-r]

Fantastic scene as always, really enjoy this layout, I have taken a real liking to the

Permanent way rolling stock.

[BosKonay]

Brilliant Noel!! Unending inspiration and motivation for the rest of us!! Keep em coming!

[The Derry Road]

An overnight possession of the relief lines sees the Permanent way department busy,

0117076 arrives on the up loop with the HOBS train to be loaded,while tamper 751 and MPV 100 work on the up road

 

 

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Superb Noel. Mouth watering screenshot. TDR

Edited September 14, 2016 by The Derry Road

[ttc0169]

[DiveController]

Failed 8113? Unusual to see a consist of 111s

[ttc0169]

For some strange reason I can only post photos and not text on the phone app....

The above photo shows an NIR themed day on the layout-233 works a down Enterprise,while 112 and 8113 work an RPSI GM railtour,

208 works a relief to the Enterprise.

Kevin-to answer your question,I do believe that two NIR 111 class locos worked a railtour in multiple working form about 25 years ago.

[Kirley]

Busy, busy scene as usual Noel.

[Blaine]

Kevin-to answer your question,I do believe that two NIR 111 class locos worked a railtour in multiple working form about 25 years ago.

 

Happened a few times,railtours and a few service trains. NIR were a lot more liberal in the past. 208+209 were paired up for a railtour once - now that was an experience

[jhb171achill]

Absolutely brilliant as usual, Noel. Your imaginative genius mirrors Tara Junction's brilliance!

[ttc0169]

Happened a few times,railtours and a few service trains. NIR were a lot more liberal in the past. 208+209 were paired up for a railtour once - now that was an experience

 

Thanks for clarifying that Ed.

[ttc0169]

Absolutely brilliant as usual, Noel. Your imaginative genius mirrors Tara Junction's brilliance!

 

Thank you Jonathan,much appreciated.

[ttc0169]

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 071 class locomotives, the CME at Tara junction decided to repaint loco 071 into original livery for this occasion, With thanks to Seamus Graham for the bargain priced 071 which was purchased at his stand at the recent MRSI exhibition, I decided to repaint the loco which was in slate grey livery-just like the real thing... Thank you to Des at Studio Scale models for the superb decals,which include the silver plate that is fitted to some locos commemorating the 40yr anniversary, Here is a signalman's view of the loco seen here working the HOBS train. I replaced the original windscreen wipers with some etched ones from the Shawplan range.

 

 

 

071 runs around the HOBS train-note the 40th anniversary plate underneath the handbrake wheel.

Edited November 17, 2016 by ttc0169

[craven1508]

love it! it is a class act our 071,s:x

[Kirley]

Like the fine detail Noel, good to see 071 in it's 'proper' livery.

[rebelred]

Fantastic as usual Noel!

[krose]

Nice one Noel, 071 looks great.

[Noel]

Very nice job. Looks well.

[aclass007]

Lovely job, Noel. Those wipers look great on it.

[jhb171achill]

WOW!!! Topical as always!

 

I'm quite sure that the run-down of the Nenagh branch, however, will NOT be mirrored at Tara Junction!

[Weshty]

Nice one Noel.

[ttc0169]

Thanks gentlemen-and thank you Des for the speedy service

[ttc0169]

 

A Friday lunchtime depot scene on Tara junction sees 071 in for fuel,oil and water,beside it 0117071 and 0117076 await their turn for servicing,behind them various 071 and 201 undergo exams on the heavy maintenance roads.

Edited December 2, 2016 by ttc0169

[The Derry Road]

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A Friday lunchtime depot scene on Tara junction sees 071 in for fuel,oil and water,beside it 0117071 and 0117076 await their turn for servicing,behind them various 071 and 201 undergo exams on the heavy maintenance roads.

 

Busy weekend ahead at the depot Noel;)

[Kirley]

A Friday lunchtime depot scene on Tara junction sees 071 in for fuel,oil and water,beside it 0117071 and 0117076 await their turn for servicing,behind them various 071 and 201 undergo exams on the heavy maintenance roads.

 

 

Always the same on a Friday

[craven1508]

Lovely dubly!!!

[ttc0169]

 

Happy Christmas to all from the management and staff at Tara junction,

001 works a northbound liner/mixed cement train which is about to be passed by 071 which is working the westbound empty timber,

On the opposite lines 183+156 work light engine through the junction to the MPD for fuel,oil and water.

Shortly afterwards 001 failed with low power-{a DCC chip reset required}-and was replaced by 183+156.

Edited December 23, 2016 by ttc0169

[JasonB]

Love it.Keep them coming in 2017

[jhb171achill]

Fascinating as always! Happy Christmas to all drivers, maintenance men, fitters, and station staff at Tara Junction!

[Kirley]

Always action at the Junction. Keep it coming Noel in 2017.

[The Derry Road]

Plenty of action Noel, Keep it comong in 2017. TDR

[Southern Yard]

Some videos from Tara junction today......a great way to spend an afternoon!

 

 

 

 

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Edited January 3, 2017 by BosKonay

[ttc0169]

 

 

 

The 10:25 Cork-Inchicore failed loco movement is seen here passing Tara junction station earlier,failed loco 234 being hauled by 076-as is currently happening with the real thing.

 

Thank you to Paul and David who ably assisted me yesterday with an intensive operating session which lasted three hours.

Edited January 3, 2017 by ttc0169