cie The Road freight section at Tara junction

[ttc0169]

I am gradually building up a road freight section to compliment the railway operations on Tara junction comprising of vehicles from the CIE,IR and IE period which span the best part of thirty years,

I will start this thread off with a vehicle from the 1990s Irish rail era,

Based out of Ballina freight depot was this Ford rigid truck which served the Mayo area and was branded for Rail Link traffic, Rail Link was an overhaul and rebranding for the former uniload and transtrack department with Ballina as the railhead for the traffic.

The Rail Link truck makes its way through afternoon traffic while returning to the Lakeview freight yard to reload with more supplies for the High street.

 

 

[JasonB]

Something from the 90's, great start to the thread Noel. I do like my vehicles, especially when connected in some way to the railways. I'll be following this with interest 

[ttc0169]

One from the 2000's-the Road liner era when some private owner trucks were branded for Iarnrod Eireann freight use, primarily for containers and Guinness traffic,

Here we see a Volvo tractor unit and trailer on Guinness Keg duties at the Lakeview freight yard before being moved to allow locomotive 187 shunt the two axle MX wagons onto the bulk cement-see Tara junction thread for a video.

 

[ttc0169]

Another recent addition is the 1990s IR road freight version 2800 DAF tractor unit and trailer seen here passing through the high street hauling Guinness kegs....

 

[JasonB]

Love the 2800 Noel, it was a favourite of mine growing up. Nice paint job. That colour along with the logos really suite the tractor unit.  

[ttc0169]

The old reliable AEC CIE articulated truck from the 1970s-1990s period complete with the BELL container.....

 

[JasonB]

Another excellent addition to the thread Noel. 

[ttc0169]

Two new additions at the Lakeview rail/road freight depot in the shape of LV1 & LV2 Hyster forklift trucks 

 

[ttc0169]

Another view of the new arrivals at Lakeview rail-freight yard....

[ttc0169]

The designated timber loading area at Lakeview rail freight yard has seen the arrival of a brand new 202 registered Scania tractor unit.

 

[popeye]

On 7/26/2020 at 6:20 PM, ttc0169 said:

Another view of the new arrivals at Lakeview rail-freight yard....

Love these forklift trucks, can i ask what make are they and who sells them ? 

[ttc0169]

15 hours ago, popeye said:

Love these forklift trucks, can i ask what make are they and who sells them ? 

Hi Popeye,thanks

https://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/Cars/Special+Cars/Kibri-11750/gb/modell_35476.html

[DiveController]

I think the Kibri stuff is HO but its hard to appreciate the proper size of trackside machinery so they usually fit in pretty well

[popeye]

Thanks, that saves a lot of hunting through the internet.

I have some HO stuff, it usually looks ok as long as it's not sitting beside something that gives it away.

[ttc0169]

Forklifts LV1 & LV2 are busy at the Lakeview railfreight yard....

 

[popeye]

The forklift trucks are a nice size for the beer crates.

I ordered one from Germany, the postage was more than the model, but nice to have one. 

[ttc0169]

2 minutes ago, popeye said:

The forklift trucks are a nice size for the beer crates.

I ordered one from Germany, the postage was more than the model, but nice to have one. 

They are well worth it.....and are ideal for the 1990s/2000 era on Irish rail...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JasonB]

On 8/2/2020 at 3:56 PM, popeye said:

Thanks, that saves a lot of hunting through the internet.

I have some HO stuff, it usually looks ok as long as it's not sitting beside something that gives it away.

Agree Popeye. Really like the look of these, and they definitely pass the test sitting amongst 1:76 scale stock. 

[ttc0169]

1 hour ago, JasonB said:

Agree Popeye. Really like the look of these, and they definitely pass the test sitting amongst 1:76 scale stock. 

They really represent the late 1990s 2000 era on Irish rail, I was fortunate to drive one in Ballina freight yard between 1999 and 2001

[ttc0169]

During the 1980s CIE operated bulk cement articulated trucks,

Although this is a HO Kibri kit it doesn't look too bad as it waits to be loaded at the cement silo at Lakeview freight yard.

 

[mphoey]

17 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

During the 1980s CIE operated bulk cement articulated trucks,

Although this is a HO Kibri kit it doesn't look too bad as it waits to be loaded at the cement silo at Lakeview freight yard.

 

looks very close

 

3 minutes ago, mphoey said:

looks very close

 

 

[JasonB]

3 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

Although this is a HO Kibri kit it doesn't look too bad as it waits to be loaded at the cement silo at Lakeview freight yard

Looks great Noel, really like the colours on the paint job. I'd love to get my hands on a similar model in 1:76 scale. 

[ttc0169]

As the last of the CIE road freight trucks arrive back at the Lakeview freight yard-its time to close the gates to the compound and wish everyone a happy new year

[Noel]

Fabulous layout scenes.

[Billycan]

So realistic and Happy New Year to all at Tara Junction.

[ttc0169]

Unloading of the Guinness empty keg pallets begins at the Lakeview freight yard. 
 

[ttc0169]

With the timber loading business busy as ever one of the contractors has purchased a new truck and trailer,

Here we see it shortly after arrival at the Lakeview timber loading area of the freight yard. 
 

[ttc0169]

The driver of the rail link truck has reversed into the distribution centre to collect another load as the forklift drivers await the arrival of the Guinness liner. 
 

[ttc0169]

A new arrival at the Lakeview freight yard….

 

[DJ Dangerous]

Is that timber truck a 1:87 Herpa model?

The white Scania behind doesn't look much bigger.

I find the difference between 1:87 and 1:76 very noticeable in the trucks.

[ttc0169]

20 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Is that timber truck a 1:87 Herpa model?

The white Scania behind doesn't look much bigger.

I find the difference between 1:87 and 1:76 very noticeable in the trucks.

Morning DJ

Yes it is a herpa model with the timber load altered to suit Irish operations. 
 

The Scania is 1:76-an Oxford model and the trailer is 1:87,

I agree there is a noticeable difference between both scales.

[DJ Dangerous]

22 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

Morning DJ

Yes it is a herpa model with the timber load altered to suit Irish operations. 
 

The Scania is 1:76-an Oxford model and the trailer is 1:87,

I agree there is a noticeable difference between both scales.

Thanks, TTC!

I can't really see the difference in your photo, the scales look incredibly close, but when I look at my own models, the scales look way off!

[ttc0169]

These boys are busy today….

 

[JasonB]

On 19/2/2022 at 1:08 AM, ttc0169 said:

A new arrival at the Lakeview freight yard….

 

Lovely model, Noel. I've got the older DAF with the refrigerated trailer. Must keep my eye out for this. 

[DJ Dangerous]

1 hour ago, JasonB said:

Lovely model, Noel. I've got the older DAF with the refrigerated trailer. Must keep my eye out for this. 

They pop up on eBay every few weeks for under the £20 GBP mark. There are a constant stream of them for way over that amount, obviously.