Tara Junction.

[JasonB]

1 hour ago, ttc0169 said:

And will look even better on the other wagons

Yep, but especially on the one above. I'll say no more 

[ttc0169]

28 minutes ago, JasonB said:

Yep, but especially on the one above. I'll say no more 

Thanks Jason

[ttc0169]

We go further to get you there…

073 prepares to depart from Tara junction with the up 17:45 Westport-Dublin Heuston service formed of 6 Mk3s  

 

 

[jhb171achill]

Superb as always!

[ttc0169]

An overview of Lakeview freight yard taken from the top of the cement silo 

056 has shunted some laden two axle bubble cement wagons underneath for discharging prior to departing for Limerick with the remaining empty wagons. 
 

[jhb171achill]

That ground texture with tyre marks and a certain amount of grit just looks SO realistic! Superb layout, one of my favourites.

[ttc0169]

9 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

That ground texture with tyre marks and a certain amount of grit just looks SO realistic! Superb layout, one of my favourites.

Thanks Jonathan

[DJ Dangerous]

What was the base model for the black CIE trucks with white cab roofs?

[ttc0169]

3 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

What was the base model for the black CIE trucks with white cab roofs?

They are from the EFE range. 

[ttc0169]

A video of recent operations on Tara junction. 

 

[Rob]

Class as usual

[Bob229]

Great sound

[jhb171achill]

Absolute realism at its best! Superb!

[ttc0169]

Super detailed magnesite wagon 26608 has the instanter coupling fitted and the oil tail lamp that was used during the period of 1982. 
Another masterpiece,well done IRM. 
 

[flange lubricator]

5 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

Super detailed magnesite wagon 26608 has the instanter coupling fitted and the oil tail lamp that was used during the period of 1982. 
Another masterpiece,well done IRM. 
 

Looks great just need the Guard to fit the tailpiece and its ready to go .

[RedRich]

Haven't had time recently to follow what's happening at the junction. Made up for it tonight hugely enjoyable as always Noel.

Rich

[ttc0169]

Retro liveried locomotives 071 & 073 receive an A exam at the running shed at Tara junction. 
 

[jhb171achill]

One of the orange ones is out'n'about this very day on the Taras; just saw it passing the house with Navan-bound empties as I was reading this post just now!

[ttc0169]

1 hour ago, jhb171achill said:

One of the orange ones is out'n'about this very day on the Taras; just saw it passing the house with Navan-bound empties as I was reading this post just now!

Yes Jhb…that was 071 on the Tara earlier-I allocated it to the Tara after its service at the running shed last night.

[jhb171achill]

18 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

Yes Jhb…that was 071 on the Tara earlier-I allocated it to the Tara after its service at the running shed last night.

Thought you might! Superb stuff.......... wonder if IE will paint another one black'n'tan some day!

 

[ttc0169]

1 hour ago, jhb171achill said:

Thought you might! Superb stuff.......... wonder if IE will paint another one black'n'tan some day!

 

Watch this space….!!!!!

[flange lubricator]

18 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

Watch this space….!!!!!

It would be nice to if IE would do a few of the 071s in a 'fallen flags' scheme for example one in DSER livery with the company logo a dates of existence another in MGWR , GNR and so on all the companies that made up CIE and would provide a historical link to the history of the railway.

[Galteemore]

On the big island we have had this happen for things like GW 150 - quite nice http://www.class47.co.uk/c47_zoom_v3.php?img=0999002141000

[jhb171achill]

20 minutes ago, flange lubricator said:

It would be nice to if IE would do a few of the 071s in a 'fallen flags' scheme for example one in DSER livery with the company logo a dates of existence another in MGWR , GNR and so on all the companies that made up CIE and would provide a historical link to the history of the railway.

That would actually be amazing. Mind you, the current grey is only a shade lighter than the standard GSWR / GSR / CIE grey! So that’s those taken care of…… MGWR green or DSER lined black would be nice, and flyin’ snail green!

[flange lubricator]

this is what the Union Pacific have done 

[jhb171achill]

15 minutes ago, flange lubricator said:

this is what the Union Pacific have done 

Always liked that CNWR livery 

[JasonB]

On 21/6/2022 at 9:04 PM, ttc0169 said:

Super detailed magnesite wagon 26608 has the instanter coupling fitted and the oil tail lamp that was used during the period of 1982. 
Another masterpiece,well done IRM. 

Small details like lamps and couplings, always make a big difference to a model. Definitely, a must have. 

Looks the business, Noel. 

 

Edited June 25, 2022 by JasonB

[ttc0169]

Locomotive 001 passes through Tara junction hauling the 12:00 Tivoli-Ballinacourty empty magnesite/laden oil train earlier. 

 

[flange lubricator]

Love the 001 with black roof Noel .

[ttc0169]

When 056 developed engine failure a few weeks ago,it was hauled back to the MPD at Tara junction for attention,

In the following video and photos we see the locomotive being hauled out of the MPD by 027 and after the refurbished power unit has been installed,027 pushes the locomotive back into the shed for final checks and a start up 

While in the shed the opportunity was taken to affix the IR logos to the body side and relocate the 056 numbers to underneath the cabs.

Enjoy

 

[flange lubricator]

I new the sliverfox A's would come in handy .

[Rush and Lusk]

Superb story-telling video, wonderful modelling and of course your outstanding layout - excellent Noel. 

George 

[ttc0169]

11 hours ago, Rush and Lusk said:

Superb story-telling video, wonderful modelling and of course your outstanding layout - excellent Noel. 

George 

Thanks George

[ttc0169]

A cavalcade of 071s pass through Tara junction on a positioning movement. 
078 is seen here hauling 077,080 and 083. 
 

[DJ Dangerous]

Amazing versatility on Tara Junction. Hide the orange stock and the setting looks thirty years newer! Outstanding!