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blackbox · 31-07-2014 8:55pm

The_Wanderer wrote: »

Nice pictures, but any details to locations Blackbox?

4620 was in Oklahoma
Amtrak was in New Mexico
8666 was also in New Mexico

The cooling systems are impressive.

The_Wanderer · 05-08-2014 1:13pm

Afternoon all,

Some updates from the last couple of days:

- Stradbally Railway & Vintage Steam Rally 2014
The oldest Steam Rally in Ireland celebrates its 50th Birthday last weekend at Stradbally Hall in Co. Laois.
Here is a selection of pictures from the Monday afternoon: http://smu.gs/1s7Jy0z

- August 2014.
After the Steam Rally I popped over to Athy for the delayed 1130 Westport - Waterford Timber hauled by 220 and Monastervin for MKIV services to pass each other.
Click http://smu.gs/1qQlCKJ

- Flying In Ireland & NMAI Annual Fly-In @ Limetree.
Over the August Bank Holiday weekend the annual Flying In Ireland Magazine & NMAI Flyin was held at Limetree Airfield, near Portarlington in Co. Laois. The highlight of the weekend was the visit of Rescue 116, the Dublin based Irish Coastguard S-92 Helicopter on the Sunday afternoon.
Click http://smu.gs/1onQL52

The Wanderer.

angelIRL · 05-08-2014 3:16pm

Afternoon all,

a few photos taken over the last few days around County Cork:

Includes:
- Mallow Viaduct
- Slatty Viaduct (near Fota)
- Mill Road Level Crossing
- Kilbarry (8ICR)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

I've also uploaded two videos from the weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J-TzEWpps4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1auyXMoSZ3E

Finbarr

Itssoeasy · 07-08-2014 6:49pm

Happened to be heading past Kent station today and noticed that the canopy that extends out over the entranceway is damaged to the point on one side it's having to be held up.

The_Wanderer · 07-08-2014 7:00pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Happened to be heading past Kent station today and noticed that the canopy that extends out over the entranceway is damaged to the point on one side it's having to be held up.

After that incident, we now know that a double decker bus doesn't fit

Victor · 08-08-2014 12:03pm

The_Wanderer wrote: »

After that incident, we now know that a double decker bus doesn't fit

Actually, they discovered that in 1987.

Itssoeasy · 08-08-2014 6:51pm

Victor wrote: »

Actually, they discovered that in 1987.

Haha.

dowlingm · 11-08-2014 5:53am

New Sumitomo Nippon Sharyo DMUs for Metrolinx (Toronto) airport link. Only end cars so far, centres later. On the Rock Island line of Metra Chicago for post assembly dynamic testing (the assembly line is in Illinois to support a Buy America contract in California)

Credit: Robby Gragg on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24084206@N08/14675986807/lightbox/

The_Wanderer · 12-08-2014 4:09pm

Afternoon all,

Last weekend I was in London for the Hammersmith & City Line 150th Specials. This involved London Underground operating a special steam train service between Moorgate and Hammersmith using Steam Loco Met No. 1 and Electric Loco No. 12 "Sarah Siddons" in top and tail fashion and vintage carriages.

Other photos from the weekend include:
- Aerial Photos of Dublin & London.
- Docklands Light Railway in East London.
- Various London Underground locations.
- South West Trains, First Great Western & even Virgin Voyagers well off the beaten track at Ealing Broadway.

All the photos from the weekend may be accessed by clicking this link: http://www.thewandererphotos.com/International/2014

Enjoy!
The Wanderer.

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Salmon Leap · 12-08-2014 9:02pm

Not sure if this link has been posted before, an Irish Railways set mostly from 70s & 80s from a guy named John Law on Flickr.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/sets/72157626386375365/

blackbox · 12-08-2014 9:25pm

Salmon Leap wrote: »

Not sure if this link has been posted before, an Irish Railways set mostly from 70s & 80s from a guy named John Law on Flickr.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/sets/72157626386375365/

Nice pictures, nice engines - It's hard to believe there was such a shortage of soap & water in those days. Can't believe the filth of them.

dublinman1990 · 17-08-2014 1:28am

I don't know if this was posted before but here is a picture of GM 124 with a peculiar lighting effect on it's front.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rowan826/6890592785/in/faves-metrovick/

The_Wanderer · 17-08-2014 9:29pm

Evening all,

A large update this evening featuring pictures from the past week.

Sunday 10th August 2014:
- 461 on the Great Northern Getaway RPSI Specials from last Sunday.

Thursday 14th August 2014:
- Lunchtime visit to Rosskelton for the afternoon up and down Cork services.

Friday 15th August 2014:
- Autoballaster Train at Portarlington and a few afternoon snaps from Portlaoise.

Sunday 17th August 2014:
- Some images from Killarney on Sunday Morning. The evening time features the return G.A.A. Specials to Cork and Limerick Jct. after a match in Croke Park, Dublin.

Click http://smu.gs/1m9gTBi to view.

Also something a little different. It's a train Jim, but not as we know it. The Killarney Tourist Train is an amazing, a Family fun & a unique way of seeing what Killarney has to offer its visitors.
Click http://smu.gs/1Br3kH8 to view.

The Wanderer.

angelIRL · 18-08-2014 7:52am

Morning,

A few photos from the weekend in East Cork:

Belvelly:

Fota:

Cobh:

Harper's Island:

Finbarr.

Losty Dublin · 19-08-2014 11:14pm

A couple of weeks ago saw me with a chance to visit the Fintown Railway. They currently run ex CDR railbus, 18. While it is hauled out by a diesel shunter, it's Gardner 6L2 engine still fires up and brings the set home.

end of the road · 20-08-2014 12:01am

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Fintown

why is she hauled out rather then driven out?

Losty Dublin · 20-08-2014 12:27am

end of the road wrote: »

why is she hauled out rather then driven out?

The CDR railcars were literally converted road buses and were only build with one cab. When in service they were turned at terminal stations but the Fintown railways don't have such a facilities to hand so a small locomotive is required to haul her out. It also has the advantage of being able to rescue the railcar should she fail in traffic.

end of the road · 20-08-2014 12:49am

Losty Dublin wrote: »

The CDR railcars were literally converted road buses and were only build with one cab. When in service they were turned at terminal stations but the Fintown railways don't have such a facilities to hand so a small locomotive is required to haul her out. It also has the advantage of being able to rescue the railcar should she fail in traffic.

ah right thanks

eejoynt · 20-08-2014 1:06pm

"The CDR railcars were literally converted road buses and were only build with one cab".
this is incorrect. The GNR- part owner of the CDR put rail wheels on buses and called them railbuses- one is in Cultra

the CDR vehicles were designed as rail vehicles

corktina · 20-08-2014 6:07pm

she looks in fine condition, I shall have to visit

The_Wanderer · 20-08-2014 8:34pm

Evening folks,

A couple of images from Carn and Portarlington earlier this evening.
Click http://smu.gs/1naWqMC

The Wanderer.

Losty Dublin · 21-08-2014 1:50am

eejoynt wrote: »

this is incorrect. The GNR- part owner of the CDR put rail wheels on buses and called them railbuses- one is in Cultra

the CDR vehicles were designed as rail vehicles

The CDR units were built by Walkers, a bus building firm and it was a bus cab, chassis and body which they used for the CDR orders. While they were intended and sold as rail vehicles, they were merely buses which were adapted and tinkered for rail use. The GNR rail buses were literally just as you said, buses with railway wheels.

The_Wanderer · 21-08-2014 7:40pm

Evening all,

22014, which has been stored out of service since November 2012 made a trial run from Laois Depot to Portarlington in the afternoon. It was pictured at Ballykillane, along with some of the evening peak services from Heuston.

Click http://smu.gs/1nfxNyr to view.

The Wanderer.

end of the road · 21-08-2014 8:33pm

The_Wanderer wrote: »

22014, which has been stored out of service since November 2012 made a trial run

why was this out of use?

corktina · 21-08-2014 8:52pm

Losty Dublin wrote: »

The CDR units were built by Walkers, a bus building firm and it was a bus cab, chassis and body which they used for the CDR orders. While they were intended and sold as rail vehicles, they were merely buses which were adapted and tinkered for rail use. The GNR rail buses were literally just as you said, buses with railway wheels.

total nonsense, I've never seen an articulated bus of this configuration.

21-08-2014 9:21pm

end of the road wrote: »

why was this out of use?

It was stripped for spares I believe!

end of the road · 21-08-2014 9:29pm

Karsini wrote: »

It was stripped for spares I believe!

oh right

The_Wanderer · 21-08-2014 9:33pm

end of the road wrote: »

oh right

It was one (of a few sets) which IE stored to save money in 2012-2013. It is the last one to return to service.

Jamie2k9 · 21-08-2014 10:54pm

Any idea what the yellow things are around the wheels of 14 are?

The_Wanderer · 22-08-2014 11:28am

Five years ago today, Iarnrod Eireann held a Staff & Family Open Day in Inchicore on Saturday 22nd August 2009. Here is a selection of images from the day, which haven't been up online before.
Click http://smu.gs/1pQ6EH3

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