mgwr preserved railway Connemara Railway project.

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

I'm dying to have a visit, it really is fantastic work, fair dues.

[DJ Dangerous]

Amazing work, there, TTC!

Are people allowed to visit, as per Gobbler's post above, or is it restricted?

If I were up in Ireland for a break, I'd definitely try come for a visit.

EDIT: God damn predictive text, Gabhal's post asking if he can visit!

Edited September 10, 2023 by DJ Dangerous

[ttc0169]

On 10/9/2023 at 9:05 AM, DJ Dangerous said:

Amazing work, there, TTC!

Are people allowed to visit, as per Gobbler's post above, or is it restricted?

If I were up in Ireland for a break, I'd definitely try come for a visit.

EDIT: God damn predictive text, Gabhal's post asking if he can visit!

We intend to have the site opened to the public in the next few weeks. 

[DJ Dangerous]

6 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

We intend to have the site opened to the public in the next few weeks. 

That's great!

[Bob229]

Fantastic work, the plough van is progressing nicely looks well in grey even though its a primer coat, 

When the site opens there will be a lot of interest 

[Rush and Lusk]

Fabulous project, amazing vision, dedication and work by all concerned. 

The drone images are amazing, breathtaking setting and surrounding scenery - it must have been magical to travel on that line in it's operational heyday, although I guess most passengers were more concerned with the various normal activities of their daily lives, than perhaps contemplating the stunning landscape.    

[ttc0169]

Almost 90 years apart the “past and present” photos of Maam cross station  

 

[DJ Dangerous]

Pity there wasn't a baby in a pram on the platform...

Could have asked them to return for a cameo today.

[228RiverOwenboy]

On 14/6/2023 at 8:39 AM, ttc0169 said:

 

I just noticed something... Is this the same water tank that was from the West Clare Railway in Moyasta?

 

[ttc0169]

3 hours ago, 228RiverOwenboy said:

I just noticed something... Is this the same water tank that was from the West Clare Railway in Moyasta?

 

No-it came from the Cork area 

[DJ Dangerous]

On 24/9/2023 at 4:08 PM, 228RiverOwenboy said:

I just noticed something... Is this the same water tank that was from the West Clare Railway in Moyasta?

 

 

Very similar!

[ttc0169]

Some track laying work was completed today at Maam cross,

Four track panels were installed at the Galway end approximately 1/2 mile from Maam cross station. 
Ballasting work was also completed as it’s a shared roadway

Work was completed on the painting of the loading bank crane 

 

 

Edited October 14, 2023 by ttc0169

[226 Abhann na Suire]

Looking fantastic ttc!! It really is some job you’re all doing up there and I wish I could take part in some way but  sadly the Leaving Cert doesn’t leave a lot of time for it! I have to ask if you hand a timeframe for the laying of the standard-gauge track? How much narrow gauge track do ye have laid in full so far and how much do you plan on laying in the future? Thanks and well well done to you all, you really are all doing god’s work!!

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Great progress, top marks yet again.

[ttc0169]

Six more track panels were laid yesterday by volunteers extending the line further towards the Oughterard/Galway direction. 
 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Great progress, what a beautiful environment to be working in. 

[DJ Dangerous]

Great to see the work unfolding before our very eyes. Some very shiny looking orange and black coaches nestled away on Platform 3.

Are the track panels held together using those bits of metal while in storage, as wood would rot?

[ttc0169]

8 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Great to see the work unfolding before our very eyes. Some very shiny looking orange and black coaches nestled away on Platform 3.

Are the track panels held together using those bits of metal while in storage, as wood would rot?

Don’t understand DJ??

[GSR 800]

6 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

Don’t understand DJ??

The sleepers for the narrow gauge track

[Galteemore]

Some NG lines are laid with steel sleepers. It’s more efficient for temporary construction lines etc which can be easily lifted and relaid -Google the Decauville railway system. At a guess that’s ex BnM track. 

[DJ Dangerous]

8 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

Don’t understand DJ??

Sorry, I should have been more specific, but @GSR 800 and @Galteemore have already jumped in to clarify and answer. Thanks for that, guys.

[Flying Snail]

Great work going on out there - how far from the station are you hoping to get the line to?

[ttc0169]

4 hours ago, Flying Snail said:

Great work going on out there - how far from the station are you hoping to get the line to?

We can go three miles in the Galway direction and five miles in the Clifden direction subject to acquiring more track panels. 

[Flying Snail]

1 hour ago, ttc0169 said:

We can go three miles in the Galway direction and five miles in the Clifden direction subject to acquiring more track panels. 

Thats a very decent run (and more than I thought possible) - looking forward to seeing the project developing to its full potential! I've no doubt but that you'll get there!

[Westcorkrailway]

11 minutes ago, Flying Snail said:

Thats a very decent run (and more than I thought possible) - looking forward to seeing the project developing to its full potential! I've no doubt but that you'll get there!

When you look on google maps at the site. You can see how one level crossing at maam cross station itself opens up THAT amount of track I wonder will we see platforms at each end of the track…or will it just be a run around . 

[irishrailways52]

On 12/11/2023 at 3:03 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

Great to see the work unfolding before our very eyes. Some very shiny looking orange and black coaches nestled away on Platform 3.

Are the track panels held together using those bits of metal while in storage, as wood would rot?

also used alot in bog land where wood would rot fast

[Mayner]

On 13/11/2023 at 4:03 AM, DJ Dangerous said:

Great to see the work unfolding before our very eyes. Some very shiny looking orange and black coaches nestled away on Platform 3.

Are the track panels held together using those bits of metal while in storage, as wood would rot?

BNM used sectional track with metal sleepers (not unlike tinplate model railway track) for both its permanent and temporary lines.  The steel sleepers were used for strength and lighter weight to allow track to be put down, lifted and relocated easily as opposed to rot or insect attack.

Similar systems were/are used on sugar plantations and once used in civil engineering works.

[ttc0169]

Happy Christmas to all from the management and staff at Maam cross,

Looking forward to an exciting 2024,

Meanwhile I’ll leave this here…….

 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Many happy returns and best wishes for the new year to all involved with this project.

[LNERW1]

Can't wait to see this coming to full fruition- it's moving in leaps and bounds, and you're really showing what's possible for Irish heritage railways. Merry Christmas, guys!

[irishrailways52]

fantastic. the light from those semaphore signals is lovely

[Mike Beckett]

Staff, blimey, I wish we had staff.

[ttc0169]

3 hours ago, Mike Beckett said:

Staff, blimey, I wish we had staff.

Manual and ETS…

[ttc0169]

Work continues into 2024 at Maam cross….some 5’3” points have been acquired and the first of those was positioned at the Clifden end of the goods loop,where it will connect with the down main line in due course,

The goods store and its adjoining office were cleaned out-work will continue on the roof during this year. 
 

Edited February 17 by ttc0169

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Marvelous progress, fair dues