NIRCLASS80 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 9/2/2024 at 11:07 PM, ttc0169 said: An “Enterprising” night on Tara junction, 080 works the Belfast-Dublin Connolly Mk2 IR set representing the 1987-1993 era, 208 working a Derry-Dublin Connolly special representing the 1990s period 230 working the Dublin Connolly- Belfast De Dietrich set representing the 1997-present era. Fantastic images as usual. Always have a soft spot for the Enterprise workings, especially the 1990’s. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 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 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 closer couplings are the Job Noel. lights too. and Bleed through the sides? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Fine job Noel, makes a huge difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Nicely done Noel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Where did you get those couplings Noel? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano30 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 10 minutes ago, Keano30 said: Which couplings in particular did you use Noel? At a guess, either the Hornby Mk2D or Airfix Mk2 ones? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 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. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Thanks to Enda Byrne for supplying the 1990s style French tail lamps-seen here in position on locomotive 018 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 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 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Excellent idea, IR had so many different GM locos and the A class back then really enjoyed Tony Cooke's presentation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 The RPSI locomotive B134 is seen here in on the wheel lathe on Tara junction. 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Thank Crunchie it's Taraday... 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Looks so realistic Great photos. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimO Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 Arrow railcars 2601+2602 & 2607+2608 are seen here at the Tara junction MPD undergoing servicing. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 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. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Super stuff as usual @ttc0169! The new batch of Murphy Models Mk2D's look excellent! Am I seeing "No Smoking" signs in the windows? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 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… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 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 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Ice cold and worth waiting for! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted Sunday at 16:47 Author Share Posted Sunday at 16:47 190+184 arrive on the loop platform with a Platin-Tullamore two axle bulk cement working. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted Sunday at 19:56 Share Posted Sunday at 19:56 Lovely photos Noel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted Thursday at 20:36 Author Share Posted Thursday at 20:36 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. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted Thursday at 21:26 Share Posted Thursday at 21:26 Superb, 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago Thank Crunchie it was Thursday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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