Past-Avenue Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Great work to all evolved 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
228RiverOwenboy Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Absolutely amazing work! Fair play to all involved; this is a big step in Irish railway preservation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 All I can say is 'Nurse the screens' what a fantasic sight and just so good, I would suggest one thing folks, you need to have two locos on site, so if one fails you have a second as a back up, you don't want to be open to the public for the one and only loco to have failed. But if you don't mind where the second one comes from I did hear that the Sri Lankan Railways had a couple of 5ft 6in gauge deisel locos for sale. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
228RiverOwenboy Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, Colin R said: Sri Lankan Railways had a couple of 5ft 6in gauge deisel locos for sale. An NIR DH's possible return home...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Fantastic work, great progress well done to all involved 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Recent progress at Maam cross was the external painting and internal cleaning out of the water tank…preparations are being made for this to be lifted into position over the coming weeks. The site also received a lovely mention in the June issue of Trains magazine,Americas best selling railway magazine. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
228RiverOwenboy Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Fantastic work so far, fair play to all involved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 hour ago, ttc0169 said: Recent progress at Maam cross was the external painting and internal cleaning out of the water tank…preparations are being made for this to be lifted into position over the coming weeks. The site also received a lovely mention in the June issue of Trains magazine,Americas best selling railway magazine. Where did the water tank come from??? Origional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 21 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: Where did the water tank come from??? Origional? South west of Ireland-not a railway original. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Recent progress at Maam cross seen extension of the 5’3” track, External painting of the signal cabin into authentic livery of green and cream and connecting the interlocking with point rodding 11 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Fabulous work 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 If ye ever need any welding done then let me know, I'd be glad to help out. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) You guys are doing a fine job can't wait to hear when you start to run the railway. Out of interest just how long is the standard gauge track now? Edited August 6, 2023 by Colin R 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Fantastic work, the signal box has made huge progress a credit to all involved 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Snail Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 The cream and green looks very well - a freshly painted station would have looked very smart indeed back in the day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Colin R said: You guys are doing a fine job can't wait to hear when you start to run the railway. Out of interest just how long is the standard gauge track now? Thanks Colin, Currently there are only about 10 5’3” gauge track panels laid at the site. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 22 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Thanks Colin, Currently there are only about 10 5’3” gauge track panels laid at the site. I guess the trouble is that a lot of it is taken up by what rolling stock you have on site 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Ongoing work continues on the signal cabin at Maam cross 13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrailways52 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 great work. it is so great to see proper track being laid instead of some lump of tarmacadam which some people call greenways. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARNE CABIN Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Absolutely terrific work guys, love all the work on the cabin to date, a combination of pristine perfection and nostalgia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Fabulous work, fair dues to everyone involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Wow looking so good. Can't wait to see the trackbed in front of the signal cabin laid out as it should be, you are doing great work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Fantastic work, well done to all involved 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Hi Guys No pressure but is there a track plan for the site from the good old days, I am trying to think what it was like back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Colin R said: Hi Guys No pressure but is there a track plan for the site from the good old days, I am trying to think what it was like back then. Yes, this plan exists. There wasn't much there - after all, it's in the middle of nowhere - there was just the passing loop, which wasn't used much in latter days, and a siding to the goods shed. The cabin was demolished after the line closed. The replacement has a somewhat wide base, for some reason. The main station building lasted intact into the 1960s but was levelled then, and an unsightly shed put in its place. Due to disabled access issues, unfortunately it won't be possible to replicate this exactly, but the goods shed survives in original, if very derelict condition. It would be possible to restore that. At least the signal cabin is painted in a close colour to the latterly used GSR green and cream! (The MGWR had red and cream on stations, which must have looked nice with green locomotives and brown carriages....). 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Work continues at the Maam Cross Connemara Railway Project, Ballast plough van 24853 is in the early stages of its bodywork overhaul and repaint, A base undercoat of grey was applied to one side of the bodywork and veranda today to assess what will be required from the forthcoming body makers visit, Thank you goes to the Iarnrod Éireann paint spray facility at Inchicore for help and advice on this ongoing project. Also more work was completed on the fantastic signal cabin with interior and exterior work ongoing, Finally our hard working Deutz locomotive received some maintenance and was used for several light engine movements up and down the line and all is well 15 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Outstanding work and dedication. Huge credit to you all. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Wonderful to see they have a few old B&T coaches as well. Great that ROI will finally have a proper 5ft3in operational heritage rail line in the future. Great results so far. It will be a time capsule back to the glory days of rural MGWR. Are they basing it on Jonathan's Dugort layout? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 The signal cabin is beautiful and the plough van is coming on well. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Fantastic work the plough van is progressing well, the signal box is outstanding, well done all 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 To anyone involved in the early of getting a heritage railway off the ground, these photos evoke powerful memories. Lovely to see. Stephen 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrailways52 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 superb work. just wondering if there are any days this year when it will be open for public running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 An excellent video of Maam cross station by @declan64 5 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 30/8/2023 at 3:20 PM, irishrailways52 said: superb work. just wondering if there are any days this year when it will be open for public running PM me when you decide to visit and we will arrange a viewing and a spin…!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Returning to Maam cross-the site was being made ready for its first customers, Some gravel was distributed along the goods siding platform beside coach 2421-the office building will be the next project on the to do list. Another side on ballast plough van was painted with primer along with some other under frame details. Preparations were made to install the Maam cross station name board on the up Galway platform. Finally toilet facilities were reinstated in the Mk3 sleeper coach. 11 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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