connollystn Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 It's most likely that at least one of the locomtives in each of the classes carried the I.R. logo with the supertrain livery. I recall seeing pictures of a 121 and a 181 displaying the hybrid livery. 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 1 hour ago, connollystn said: It's most likely that at least one of the locomtives in each of the classes carried the I.R. logo with the supertrain livery. I recall seeing pictures of a 121 and a 181 displaying the hybrid livery. Perfectly possible, indeed - I’d be interested to see a pic of a 121 like that! When liveries change we always get stuff like that - when I were a mere nipper, you’d see a dark blue & cream railcar (GNR livery) with the “G N R” on the side, and the crest, painted over and a UTA logo and number on it, and in the mid 1920s Broadstone went on using up MGWR dark maroon paint but with GSR markings, until it was used up. NIR put their logo on several “Jeeps”, over where the UTA crest had been, but these engines remained otherwise in UTA lined black. No. 4 actually ended up with a NIR logo on one side and a UTA crest on the other! 3 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Posted October 18, 2021 16 hours ago, murphaph said: Didn't someone provide evidence that a single 071 got this treatment for a short while? . 9 hours ago, Warbonnet said: I'm pretty sure one 071 got it and there was a picture of it floating about. That locomotive was 086. 1 3 Quote
h gricer Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 6:45 AM, murphaph said: Didn't someone provide evidence that a single 071 got this treatment for a short while? Yes there was a whole discussion thread on this, when a photo was produced some posters mentioned ''photoshopping'' which was totally ridiculous, locomotive 086 most certainly did get this treatment way back in the summer of 1990, when it was eventually painted in the full IR livery it still stood out as the IR was so big and out of place, it stood out from the rest, the IR was taken off a push/pull and stuck on to 086. Regards hg 3 1 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 3 hours ago, h gricer said: Yes there was a whole discussion thread on this, when a photo was produced some posters mentioned ''photoshopping'' which was totally ridiculous, locomotive 086 most certainly did get this treatment way back in the summer of 1990, when it was eventually painted in the full IR livery it still stood out as the IR was so big and out of place, it stood out from the rest, the IR was taken off a push/pull and stuck on to 086. Regards hg You're dead right: 1 Quote
MD220 Posted October 20, 2021 Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) I took this pic in Claremorris in May 89 (I think. The date may be a little out) I'm pretty sure it's 086 but it's a bit hard to make out! Edited October 20, 2021 by MD220 3 4 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 20, 2021 Author Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, MD220 said: I took this pic in Claremorris in May 89 (I think. The date may be a little out) I'm pretty sure it's 086 but it's a bit hard to make out! Wow great shot-it is 086 and Paddy Cassidy from Westport is driving, The footbridge was renewed in 1986 so your not far off the mark 1988/89 would be right Thanks for sharing MD220 Edited October 20, 2021 by ttc0169 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 The Friday night operating session was exclusively operated by 001 class locomotives for the first time, 054 working the Cravens set forming the 15:10 Galway-Dublin Heuston 018 working the Mk2d set forming the 17:15 FO Dublin Heuston-Waterford. 048 working the 15:20 Marino point-Shelton empty ammonia. 027 working the Shelton abbey-Sligo laden fertiliser. 8 2 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 You have such an incredible fleet of locos, what do you do with them when not running? 1 Quote
connollystn Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 @tcc0169 - By chance, would you have any idea why the I.R.M. As sold out so quickly? 1 4 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, connollystn said: @tcc0169 - By chance, would you have any idea why the I.R.M. As sold out so quickly? I believe that a forum member who often knows a man in the know also reduced the stock levels quite a bit. 2 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: You have such an incredible fleet of locos, what do you do with them when not running? Currently there are 60 locomotives on the layout with 25 in storage, I tend to rotate the active locomotives to work various trains and after servicing allocate the others to a light engine movement around the layout just to keep them active. 2 2 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 That's incredible. The M(odel)MPD sounds like a full time job! 1 1 Quote
Billycan Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 8 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Currently there are 60 locomotives on the layout with 25 in storage, I tend to rotate the active locomotives to work various trains and after servicing allocate the others to a light engine movement around the layout just to keep them active. And full credit for running them, sharing photos and posting videos. 5 1 Quote
JasonB Posted October 23, 2021 Posted October 23, 2021 On 17/10/2021 at 9:40 PM, ttc0169 said: Looks the business, Noel. Highlights all that fantastic detail below the bodyshell. Looking forward to giving my own the same treatment. 3 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 007 is the Lakeview freight yard pilot locomotive. 12 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Posted October 26, 2021 The special edition A1 was a must to add to my collection of A class locomotives, Although not in service until a Crossley engine sound chip is available,it still looks great on Tara junction. 7 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Posted October 30, 2021 With my A class fleet complete…the final one to arrive was A39R….this was brought directly to Lakeview freight yard by Donnell & Ellis transport company for unloading. 13 2 3 Quote
Rush and Lusk Posted October 30, 2021 Posted October 30, 2021 What a great "story board" of this important arrival - against the backdrop of your wonderful layout, full of inspirational details. 1 1 Quote
David Holman Posted November 1, 2021 Posted November 1, 2021 On 30/10/2021 at 6:53 PM, Rush and Lusk said: What a great "story board" of this important arrival - against the backdrop of your wonderful layout, full of inspirational details. Indeed, always something interesting going on and a fine way of introducing a new loco. 1 Quote
BEANO3005 Posted November 1, 2021 Posted November 1, 2021 On 30/10/2021 at 6:13 PM, ttc0169 said: With my A class fleet complete…the final one to arrive was A39R….this was brought directly to Lakeview freight yard by Donnell & Ellis transport company for unloading. Outstanding yard and selection of stock. I'm lost for words. Wow... 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Posted November 2, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 7:29 AM, David Holman said: Indeed, always something interesting going on and a fine way of introducing a new loco. 14 hours ago, BEANO3005 said: Outstanding yard and selection of stock. I'm lost for words. Wow... Thanks gents 2 Quote
ttc0169 Posted November 7, 2021 Author Posted November 7, 2021 With all the 001 class locomotives taking up some passenger and freight links on Tara junction, it was time for the other locomotives on the layout to receive some attention. Here we see a CME staff member power washing locomotive 076 at the MPD earlier. 12 Quote
JasonB Posted November 7, 2021 Posted November 7, 2021 2 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Realism at it's best. The Junction never disappoints. 1 1 Quote
RedRich Posted November 7, 2021 Posted November 7, 2021 Smashing Noel been catching up today. One thing that is a must is a layout has to be interesting. TJ is always interesting. Rich, 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted November 8, 2021 Author Posted November 8, 2021 On 7/11/2021 at 5:32 PM, Rob said: Love the power washer!!! Thanks to @Brian Collins Enterprisesfor supplying the power washer and figure. 1 1 Quote
RedRich Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 Industrial Karcher power washer. Noel make sure the chap with the lance has plenty of spare O rings. Rich, 3 Quote
jhb171achill Posted November 12, 2021 Posted November 12, 2021 On 23/10/2021 at 11:34 PM, ttc0169 said: 007 is the Lakeview freight yard pilot locomotive. Good to see that the Lakeview district is keeping both St James' Gate and CIE busy! 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted November 12, 2021 Author Posted November 12, 2021 3 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Good to see that the Lakeview district is keeping both St James' Gate and CIE busy! Cheers Jhb…it’s thirsty work operating a model railway 1 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Posted November 13, 2021 056 allocated to ballast train duties 7 1 5 Quote
Garfield Posted November 13, 2021 Posted November 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Man down in the 4th photo!!! Are you right there, Mich... "No! Of course I'm not!" 3 Quote
ttc0169 Posted November 13, 2021 Author Posted November 13, 2021 9 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Man down in the 4th photo!!! Overwhelmed by the sight and sound of 056….. 1 1 Quote
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