Broithe Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Are they 21mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Warbonnet said: Hi everyone, IRM was delighted to team up with our friends at IWT to sponsor the delivery of three truckloads of previously purchased track panels from Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail's permanent way depot in Portlaoise to the Maam Cross Connemara Railway Project. The Maam Cross project now has enough track to complete phase one of their goal of relaying a stretch of the Connemara Railway but are in urgent need of funds to continue this excellent railway preservation project. If you can help out in any way financially or with volunteer time, please check out www.connemararailway.ie Cheers! Fran On behalf of the volunteers a big thank you to the lads at IRM and IWT for their generous donation, It will be great to get working on installing the standard gauge track in the near future Edited October 11, 2021 by ttc0169 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said: Why wasn't it a light green IRM truck cab? Very disappointed! If such a truck existed I think it would be out delivering A class orders right now! Great effort all round lads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Some more recent progress at Maam cross station, The construction of the new signal cabin at the Galway end of the station continues at pace,it is located on the original site of the cabin. A lever frame has been acquired and will be installed in the building over the coming weeks. A semaphore signal was refurbished and will be placed near the cabin and will act as the platform starting signal. 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfan222 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 21/6/2020 at 1:27 PM, ttc0169 said: https://www.connemararailway.ie/ More progress yesterday with the temporary narrow gauge tracks being laid towards the Galway city direction, Exciting times ahead when after the open day (TBC) the standard 5' 3'' track will replace the temporary narrow gauge and will permit the use of former MGWR and CIE rolling stock to be used at this scenic location. There is a go fund me page in the link if you would wish to donate to this worthy cause. A few photos from relaying operations over the last few weeks Why are they first laying narrow gauge railway and then turning it into a standard gauge railway. Why? Regards Kian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, railfan222 said: Why are they first laying narrow gauge railway and then turning it into a standard gauge railway. Why? Regards Kian. The narrow gauge track was initially laid to promote and highlight the presence of the former railway to the passing public and was always intended as that, The plan is to use standard gauge track and trains and have it open to the public in the not too distant future, Standard gauge track has already being laid at the site and this work is ongoing,check out the link below…. https://www.connemararailway.ie/ Donations are welcome Regards ttc0169 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ttc0169 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2022 More fantastic progress at Maam cross railway station…. A culvert was renewed and widened enabling the construction of the loop line over it, A new platform starting signal was erected and was put into working order, The signal cabin has had the new lever frame fitted, 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 That is some grand work going on, well done Colin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 So much being done by so few, if I’m not mistaken. Stephen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) On 17/3/2022 at 9:01 AM, StevieB said: So much being done by so few, if I’m not mistaken. Stephen As is the case at most Heritage Railways in the whole of Europe, I would love to see in the long term some replica rolling stock, but yes it all costs money to do. Edited March 18, 2022 by Colin R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 17/3/2022 at 9:01 AM, StevieB said: So much being done by so few, if I’m not mistaken. Stephen There is a great crew of volunteers at Maam cross 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 The old Station building looks interesting any plans of it? Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 10 hours ago, Colin R said: As is the case at most Heritage Railways in the whole of Europe, I would love to see in the long term some replica rolling stock, but yes it all costs money to do. There is plenty Of locos and coaches I can think of that could find a home there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufferstop Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: There is plenty Of locos and coaches I can think of that could find a home there Patience, young Grasshopper, track must be laid first............. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 5 hours ago, bufferstop said: Patience, young Grasshopper, track must be laid first............. And thanks to IRM. There are some track panels waiting to be laid! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 The lever frame has been placed inside the signal cabin and roof felt have now been completed, Next up are the windows and slates. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Coming on nicely. Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) Work continues at Maam cross station A group of us started work today on fitting the levers to the frame in the new signal cabin and ensuring they were bolted into position,and were in line with the interlocking slots A new access road is also being constructed behind signal cabin, Standard gauge track panels were moved into position alongside the existing narrow gauge track which in the coming months will be removed and replaced with 5’3’’ gauge A few photos from todays operation. The first and last photos show the before and after of the levers slotted into the frame. Edited May 21, 2022 by ttc0169 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 (edited) Nice shots, Noel. Great to see the inner workings of the cabin. Edited May 21, 2022 by JasonB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 A major milestone was reached this morning when the first standard gauge rolling stock was rolled onto the rails at Maam cross-the first 5’3’’ gauge stock on the line since 1935. The ballast hopper and plough van will quickly be followed by some two axle oil wagons,and some passenger coaches in the coming weeks. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Touchdown-the two axle ballast hopper is the first wagon on the 5’3’’ gauge track in Maam cross for 87 years. IMG_8856.MOV 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Wonderful progress, can't wait to see what coaches you have coming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 Another two ballast hoppers arrived overnight to Maam cross,this completes the ballast train, Even better to see the prototype wagon for the IRM model being saved-24256-it will be well looked after Its miniature version is hard at work on Tara junction…… 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 '53 looks better than you'd think after the fire a few years ago, would have thought it a goner. Good to see otherwise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Niles said: '53 looks better than you'd think after the fire a few years ago, would have thought it a goner. Good to see otherwise. When the lads at Maam cross get their hands on it-then you can expect the model version finish to it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Stores oil former IE tank wagons 607A and 633A have now arrived in their new home at Maam cross, I have fond memories working with these wagons when they were part of the nightly liner trains to and from Ballina/Claremorris. Well done to all concerned Edited August 16, 2022 by ttc0169 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Great to see some rolling stock on site 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 More due to arrive on Thursday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Then a loco of some sort 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 22 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Stores oil former IE tank wagons 607A and 633A have now arrived in their new home at Maam cross, I have fond memories working with these wagons when they were part of the nightly liner trains to and from Ballina/Claremorris. Well done to all concerned Beautiful models - the figure on the tank looks almost real. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Broithe said: Beautiful models - the figure on the tank looks almost real. It’s one of the new IRM 1:1 bend over models 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Colin R said: Then a loco of some sort Well we know of the Ruston 88ds…..will it be able to pull all the stock coming it’s way…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 44 minutes ago, ttc0169 said: It’s one of the new IRM 1:1 bend over models Excellent! - articulated? - suitable for posing? - does it come with a pouch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Westcorkrailway said: Well we know of the Ruston 88ds…..will it be able to pull all the stock coming it’s way…. And 112……. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 22 minutes ago, ttc0169 said: And 112……. Seriously??? That'd be something else. Might finally see a black and orange 071 / 111... Only catching up on this thread, now. One word sums everything up: Wow! Fair play to everybody involved, what you are doing is just incredible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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