Gabhal Luimnigh Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I'm dying to have a visit, it really is fantastic work, fair dues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 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. 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 6 hours ago, ttc0169 said: We intend to have the site opened to the public in the next few weeks. That's great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Almost 90 years apart the “past and present” photos of Maam cross station 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Pity there wasn't a baby in a pram on the platform... Could have asked them to return for a cameo today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
228RiverOwenboy Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 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? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) 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 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
226 Abhann na Suire Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 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!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Great progress, top marks yet again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Six more track panels were laid yesterday by volunteers extending the line further towards the Oughterard/Galway direction. 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Great progress, what a beautiful environment to be working in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 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?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 6 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Don’t understand DJ?? The sleepers for the narrow gauge track 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 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. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Snail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Great work going on out there - how far from the station are you hoping to get the line to? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 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. 6 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Snail Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 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! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 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 . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrailways52 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ttc0169 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2023 Happy Christmas to all from the management and staff at Maam cross, Looking forward to an exciting 2024, Meanwhile I’ll leave this here……. 18 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Many happy returns and best wishes for the new year to all involved with this project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrailways52 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 fantastic. the light from those semaphore signals is lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Beckett Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Staff, blimey, I wish we had staff. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Mike Beckett said: Staff, blimey, I wish we had staff. Manual and ETS… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ttc0169 Posted February 17 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 17 (edited) 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 16 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Marvelous progress, fair dues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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