Tara Junction.

[ttc0169]

I have been working on improving the recently released Murphy models Mk2D set,
Firstly I removed the roof,added passengers, then interior lights and lastly replaced the tension lock couplings with the Westhill wagon works buckeye magnetic couplings. 
Delighted with the results 
 

[Georgeconna]

closer couplings are the Job Noel. lights too. and Bleed through the sides?

[Bob229]

Fine job Noel, makes a huge difference 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Nicely done Noel.

[ttc0169]

6 hours ago, Georgeconna said:

closer couplings are the Job Noel. lights too. and Bleed through the sides?

Thanks George…yes there was a small amount along the sides but easily solved with black paint-the roof was most noticeable but again sorted with black paint,

West hill wagon works buckeye couplings need to be glued to the underside of the NEM pockets-it will cause the coaches to derail otherwise if inserted into the NEM

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Where did you get those couplings Noel?

[DJ Dangerous]

On 23/2/2024 at 9:11 AM, ttc0169 said:

Found another MIR two axle wagon kit and finished  it off as an ex works barrier wagon for the rear of the oil train,complete with red tail lamps,coupling and vacuum brake pipe. 
A short oil wagon transfer trial is seen in Lakeview freight yard behind 018. 

 

 

Is that a Tayto van stripped naked?

[ttc0169]

10 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Where did you get those couplings Noel?

https://westhillwagonworks.com/

8 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Is that a Tayto van stripped naked?

Yes-donated and altered by a good friend-a similar van was used in the 1980s for moving mail bags from Claremorris to Ballina and visa versa off the night mail train to Westport 

[Keano30]

9 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

https://westhillwagonworks.com/

Yes-donated and altered by a good friend-a similar van was used in the 1980s for moving mail bags from Claremorris to Ballina and visa versa off the night mail train to Westport 

Which couplings in particular did you use Noel?

[DJ Dangerous]

10 minutes ago, Keano30 said:

Which couplings in particular did you use Noel?

 

At a guess, either the Hornby Mk2D or Airfix Mk2 ones?

[ttc0169]

On 9/3/2024 at 7:35 PM, Keano30 said:

Which couplings in particular did you use Noel?

Apoligies Keano30 for the late reply,

These are the couplings used for the Mk2ds-they need to be glued under the NEM coupling,they won’t work when inserted into the pocket as it restricts their movement. 
 

[ttc0169]

Thanks to Enda Byrne for supplying the 1990s style French tail lamps-seen here in position on locomotive 018

 

[ttc0169]

Having been inspired by one of Tony Cooke’s photos on the IRRS slide show last night-I recreated the scene earlier on Tara junction….the photo showed a triple header of locomotives consisting of 2x141 coupled to an 001 heading to Northwall from Inchicore to form the evening departures to Westport (2x141s) and the Sligo (001) liner trains 

 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Beautiful 

[Bob229]

Excellent idea,   IR had so many different GM locos and the A class back then really enjoyed Tony Cooke's presentation

[ttc0169]

The RPSI locomotive B134 is seen here in on the wheel lathe on Tara junction. 
 

[DJ Dangerous]

Thank Crunchie it's Taraday...

[Rob]

Looks so realistic Great photos.

[TimO]

Is it possible to remove the seats and upholster them? If so, what pattern should they be? I think they reflect a lot of ‘orange’ light that doesn’t look quite correct. I am also thinking of blackening or papering the ceiling and walls. Your peeps look the part.

[ttc0169]

16 hours ago, TimO said:

Is it possible to remove the seats and upholster them? If so, what pattern should they be? I think they reflect a lot of ‘orange’ light that doesn’t look quite correct. I am also thinking of blackening or papering the ceiling and walls. Your peeps look the part.

No Timo-originally green as far as I can remember-best option is to paint the interior sides and roof for best results.

[ttc0169]

Arrow railcars 2601+2602 & 2607+2608 are seen here at the Tara junction MPD undergoing servicing. 
 

[DJ Dangerous]

Lovely shots, @ttc0169, and very attractive models, too!

Shame those two fellows melted into the shadows, they did some good work at times.

Your lighting is excellent, and I love the concrete surfaces.

I'll let you off with a warning over missing your Friday deadline, in light of the high quality of your output.

[ttc0169]

Friday night for @DJ Dangerous

121 class locomotive 133 serves the platform with the night mail to Dublin,when loading was completed the train was propelled out of the platform and routed to the down main to allow the Tralee-Dublin Heuston Mk3 set hauled by 087 overtake-Enterprise sets are stabled on platforms 1 and 2. 
The permanent way crew on locomotive 049 take a break prior to working a rail train out of the yard. 

[DJ Dangerous]

Super stuff as usual @ttc0169!

The new batch of Murphy Models Mk2D's look excellent!

Am I seeing "No Smoking" signs in the windows?

[ttc0169]

19 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Super stuff as usual @ttc0169!

The new batch of Murphy Models Mk2D's look excellent!

Am I seeing "No Smoking" signs in the windows?

Correct DJ….thank you…

 

[DJ Dangerous]

[ttc0169]

1 minute ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Tick tick….bang…..085 works the bogie and wheel carrier wagons towards the MPD on Tara junction…..thank you

 

[DJ Dangerous]

Ice cold and worth waiting for!

[ttc0169]

190+184 arrive on the loop platform with a Platin-Tullamore two axle bulk cement working. 
 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Lovely photos Noel.

[ttc0169]

As can be seen above with the real railcar……the miniature 2600 has also received the grey bogies and under frame on Tara junction in a day and night time scene. 
 

[Bob229]

Superb,  

[DJ Dangerous]

Thank Crunchie it was Thursday!

[derek]

Ok, I have just completed the most enjoyable task of viewing all 71 pages of Tara Junction. (It was 70 when I began ). The thing is absolutely amazing Noel. The amount of stock you have is mindblowing. I read at one point that you had 60 locos on the layout with another 25 in storage! Saying nothing of the countless carriages and freight stock. Quite similar to my 3 locos( or not)  I hope you never calculate what this has set you back (or your wife never does) Anyway it is truly a work of beauty, and the videos are brilliantly done. The little touches like people in carriages , lighting , no smoking signs........ it just goes on. Brilliant. And of course all the buses and cranes etc. Keep up the amazing work I like it in case you hadn't guessed

[jhb171achill]

On 5/5/2024 at 4:47 PM, derek said:

Ok, I have just completed the most enjoyable task of viewing all 71 pages of Tara Junction. (It was 70 when I began ). The thing is absolutely amazing Noel. The amount of stock you have is mindblowing. I read at one point that you had 60 locos on the layout with another 25 in storage! Saying nothing of the countless carriages and freight stock. Quite similar to my 3 locos( or not)  I hope you never calculate what this has set you back (or your wife never does) Anyway it is truly a work of beauty, and the videos are brilliantly done. The little touches like people in carriages , lighting , no smoking signs........ it just goes on. Brilliant. And of course all the buses and cranes etc. Keep up the amazing work I like it in case you hadn't guessed

He even has a model of a very well-known member of this forum leaning out of the window of a Craven, if I remember rightly! (And this post brings it onto page 72!)

Edited May 6 by jhb171achill