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GM228 · 19-11-2014 11:08pm

Judgement Day wrote: »

CIE have never been good at choosing locomotives or serviceable liveries. Not sure what colour scheme this loco was in - taken at Dungarvan by Joe St.Leger - after closure of the line.

I reckon it was silver with a very bad oil spill over it's front!

GM228

GM228 · 19-11-2014 11:14pm

roundymac wrote: »

Got to love the oil lamps as well, could never understand why proper headlights were never fitted from the start.

Headlights were never fitted as consideration was never given to seeing in the dark (and still isn't believe it or not), they were only fitted as a safety device when it became a safety standard for the train to be seen, not for the driver to see!

GM228

jca · 19-11-2014 11:51pm

GM228 wrote: »

Headlights were never fitted as consideration was never given to seeing in the dark (and still isn't believe it or not), they were only fitted as a safety device when it became a safety standard for the train to be seen, not for the driver to see!

GM228

That's very true. When I used to cadge spins from the drivers as a chap, at night as soon as we were clear of a station most of the drivers turned the lights off, especially the older guys who graduated from steam.

metrovick001 · 20-11-2014 1:10am

Apart from the 121/141/181 & 071s of course :-)

Judgement Day wrote: »

CIE have never been good at choosing locomotives or serviceable liveries. Not sure what colour scheme this loco was in - taken at Dungarvan by Joe St.Leger - after closure of the line.

Losty Dublin · 20-11-2014 1:42am

roundymac wrote: »

Got to love the oil lamps as well, could never understand why proper headlights were never fitted from the start.

Steam engines hadn't headlights either as a given here or the UK. It followed that the early diesel trains weren't fitted with them as a rule. The 2600 class didn't have decent headlights either though a few sets had them retro fitted as they went on.

The lamps on the locos were used to denote certain type of train to railway staff.; this goes back to the days of steam.

The_Wanderer · 20-11-2014 10:10pm

Evening all,

I was up in Dublin today so grabbed a few images around Heuston in the morning and evening. Also contributor "MK_Tom" has sent me a few images from Drogheda and Portadown taken last Wednesday.

Click http://smu.gs/14SMNzN

jca · 20-11-2014 11:59pm

Judgement Day wrote: »

CIE have never been good at choosing locomotives or serviceable liveries. Not sure what colour scheme this loco was in - taken at Dungarvan by Joe St.Leger - after closure of the line.

I'd say she busted an oil ring or two and chucked it all out the exhaust.... God they were a terrible engine. The Aussies were stuck with them until they were retired in the 80's

21-11-2014 8:49pm

jca wrote: »

I'd say she busted an oil ring or two and chucked it all out the exhaust.... God they were a terrible engine. The Aussies were stuck with them until they were retired in the 80's

It's a C anyway. Note ETH socket on buffer beam and lack of staff snatchers.
With less than 500hp at rail they had to be run at high power notches most of the time which wore them out. They had 10 notches on the power controllers. What on earth was notch 1 supposed to be used for?

Victor · 21-11-2014 9:56pm

Judgement Day wrote: »

CIE have never been good at choosing locomotives or serviceable liveries. Not sure what colour scheme this loco was in - taken at Dungarvan by Joe St.Leger - after closure of the line.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U6L8gl50Mss/VGzkTven9pI/AAAAAAAADhI/0zobPkIYa4E/s1600/Dungarvan%2BJoe%2BSt%2BLeger.JPG[/url

Looks like Mr. Bean had the job of painting it black.

jca wrote: »

They didn't age very well in that colour unfortunately, they looked very flash gordon in the silver. There's a very early 121 class beside it.

http://images.yuku.com.s3.amazonaws.com/image/bmp/abe3687c1487aec0c93dd2504cdb78c9e528c04a.bmp

That actually looks like it has been on fire, a problem that a lot of 071s, 121s and 141s also had in the orange livery.

The_Wanderer · 22-11-2014 6:18pm

Evening all,

Some images from Monasterevin earlier this morning to see the 0935 North Wall - Ballina IWT liner which was hauled by 075.
Click http://smu.gs/1yDXJKB to view.

The Wanderer

Salmon Leap · 22-11-2014 11:57pm

A few shots from Ken Larkin, a Ballyfermot native who posts a lot of old shots from the general area. I found these old rail shots among them. I'm sure they will be of interset to some of you folk....

https://flic.kr/p/oUKZzA

https://flic.kr/p/oJPfoJ

https://flic.kr/p/ok2ajz

https://flic.kr/p/pRKAZr

https://flic.kr/p/pS4Ak5

roundymac · 23-11-2014 11:53am

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ballyfermot/15659221491/
Gosh that's a mighty looking loco, what is it?
Sorry can't get this upload properly, it's the fourth flic.kr down.

lord lucan · 23-11-2014 1:31pm

roundymac wrote: »

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ballyfermot/15659221491/
Gosh that's a mighty looking loco, what is it?
Sorry can't get this upload properly, it's the fourth flic.kr down.

Looks like GSR 800 Maedb,I'd say she's pretty much ex works in that pic.

GM228 · 23-11-2014 4:22pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Looks like GSR 800 Maedb,I'd say she's pretty much ex works in that pic.

Indeed it's No.800 before she received any nameplates.

GM228

The_Wanderer · 23-11-2014 5:29pm

Afternoon all,

This morning there was an emergency exercise at Longford Station involving Iarnrod Eireann and the Emergency Services. The scenario was a train striking a car and a number of passengers on board the train were injured, some seriously.

There have also been a number of other updates to the website over the last few days, including several 2005 galleries.
- November 2014 updated with Sligo line images.
- The Southern Electric Groups farewell to the Southern MK1 EMU with the "Sussex Slammer" railtour on 19th November 2005.
- October 2005 gallery which features scenes around Dublin, Killarney and Rathmore plus Beet Trains on the Limerick Jct. - Waterford Line.
- The I.T.G. Plan C Railtour from Dublin to Ballina on the 8th October 2005.

All of these updates can be accessed on the home page at "Latest Gallery updates and News" Click http://www.thewandererphotos.com

Enjoy,
The Wanderer.

Victor · 23-11-2014 6:50pm

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glynf wrote: »

dublinman1990 · 23-11-2014 10:34pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Looks like GSR 800 Maedb,I'd say she's pretty much ex works in that pic.

GM228 wrote: »

Indeed it's No.800 before she received any nameplates.

GM228

I've seen a glass trophy of GSR 800 in Seapoint DART Station in Dublin myself a few weeks ago. The station won an award recently (comprising of a certificate and the trophy of the loco itself) for best customer service at the Irish Rail Station Awards.

I'm told by one of the staff members there that the trophy was made by Waterford Crystal.

The trophy is quite a large and long heavy piece and requires two people to carry it side by side. I was shown the trophy by one of the staff members at the station. It is simply a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.

end of the road · 23-11-2014 11:01pm

dublinman1990 wrote: »

I've seen a glass trophy of GSR 800 in Seapoint DART Station in Dublin myself a few weeks ago. The station won an award recently (comprising of a certificate and the trophy of the loco itself) for best customer service at the Irish Rail Station Awards.

I'm told by one of the staff members there that the trophy was made by Waterford Crystal.

The trophy is quite a large and long heavy piece and requires two people to carry it side by side. I was shown the trophy by one of the staff members at the station. It is simply a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.

just like the loco herself. not a steam fan myself but if she had ever been got up and running i would buy a ticket for any train pulled by her. sadly they're will never be such a train and she will not be on the mainline between dublin and cork which is the only line she can run on anyway.

angelIRL · 25-11-2014 10:13am

Evening all,

Some photos taken over the last few days: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- East Cork
- Stuttgart Hbf

F.

roundymac · 25-11-2014 10:42am

Victor wrote: »

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I'v seen one of those "maglef" type train in Shanghai, it runs from the airport to the city centre, gets up to something like 450kph.:) Wife would'nt go on it.:mad:

The_Wanderer · 26-11-2014 10:16pm

Evening folks,

A lunchtime visit to Lisduff.
Click http://smu.gs/12174Bk to visit.

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer · 28-11-2014 10:03pm

Evening all,

Pictures from a trip to Galway earlier today, plus from Heuston early this morning with a V.I.P. passenger. President Michael D. Higgins on the 0800 Heuston - Cork.

I've got to say that business to/from Galway is extremely healthy to both Dublin and Limerick. The 1345 Galway - Limerick was noted with 3ICR 22058 nearly full upon departure, the 1440 Spl. and 1505 scheduled services to Heuston were 80% full and standing room only respectively. The 1630 short working to Athenry had about 100 passengers and the 1420 Limerick - Galway was 4x2800 with at least 140 odd passengers arriving into Athenry with another large crowd to join it into Galway. Finally, the 1720 Galway - Heuston (4ICR) was standing room only leaving Galway. Long may it continue!

Click http://smu.gs/1xSKNi8 to view.

Enjoy!
The Wanderer.

Victor · 28-11-2014 11:29pm

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BaZmO* wrote: »

Jamie2k9 · 28-11-2014 11:54pm

Great to see good numbers but the major punctuality needs to be addressed on Galway route. You won't keep passengers if services run up to 30 minutes late. I mean when did the 15.05 actually arrive on time in Heusotn on Fridays. Actually on time and not 10 minutes after.

end of the road · 28-11-2014 11:57pm

The_Wanderer wrote: »

I've got to say that business to/from Galway is extremely healthy to both Dublin and Limerick. The 1345 Galway - Limerick was noted with 3ICR 22058 nearly full upon departure, the 1440 Spl. and 1505 scheduled services to Heuston were 80% full and standing room only respectively. The 1630 short working to Athenry had about 100 passengers and the 1420 Limerick - Galway was 4x2800 with at least 140 odd passengers arriving into Athenry with another large crowd to join it into Galway. Finally, the 1720 Galway - Heuston (4ICR) was standing room only leaving Galway. Long may it continue!

thats good to hear

airbusa320 · 29-11-2014 7:25pm

https://www.flickr.com/photos/83304124@N07/15719391040/

Santa train on its way in to Maynooth today .

The_Wanderer · 03-12-2014 11:42pm

Evening all,

Just a couple of more images from Tuesday of 072 on the Tara at Laytown and a few evening shots from Portarlington.

Click http://www.thewandererphotos.com/2014Photos/December-2014/i-m4Z3gw9 to view.

The Wanderer.

angelIRL · 07-12-2014 7:57pm

Evening all,

I've uploaded some photos taken over the last few days: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- RPSI Dublin Santa trains (weekend 1 & 2)
- Limerick Junction (074 + Hoppers)

F.

The_Wanderer · 11-12-2014 9:47pm

Evening all,

After about a week away from the camera I managed to get out and about today. Photos from Portarlington, Limerick Jct. Mallow, Rathmore and Killarney.
Click http://smu.gs/13dIAWV to view.

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer · 12-12-2014 8:56pm

Evening all,

Images from today include a visit to Killorglin, Co. Kerry to see the long disused station and viaduct and then an afternoon trip from Killarney to Dublin on the train.
Click http://smu.gs/1yHo0Gi to view.

The Wanderer.

angelIRL · 15-12-2014 9:56am

Evening all,

some photos taken in Dublin during the last few days: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- 461 & 8209 operating RPSI Santa trains
- Inner-surburban services

Leixlip by finnyus, on Flickr

F.

The_Wanderer · 15-12-2014 9:16pm

Good evening folks,

I spent the weekend in Dublin for the RPSI Santa Specials. Highlight was new Enterprise Livery 209 working the diesel turn on the Saturday. Other bits and bobs include:
- 218 with the IWT Liner.
- Green Goddess 29000's.
- Tamper 742 heading past Howth Jct.
- 231 on the Sun Only 1200 Connolly - Belfast Central Enterprise.

Click http://smu.gs/1xmaX1y to view.

Enjoy!
The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer · 17-12-2014 8:40pm

Evening folks,

Some images from around the Portlaoise area with 2603 + 2604 going from Inchicore to Limerick and wheelsets on the back of a lorry from Laois Depot to Inchicore. Plus a few other bits and bobs.

Click http://smu.gs/1zwG7lgto view.

The Wanderer.

sporty56 · 17-12-2014 10:25pm

Any idea why these wheel sets don't go by rail ?

The_Wanderer · 17-12-2014 10:57pm

Logistically it is easier.

highdef · 18-12-2014 2:25pm

I thought this might have been a 2600 class but the coaches look new (and different) and the photo is said to be 1961 - What class are they?
http://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000305631

Seanmk1 · 18-12-2014 3:55pm

These seem to be 2600's, but from the Inchicore self build batch. I was scratching my head about these last week and figured out after a bit of Googling.

I'll post a link to Irish Rail Fan's New which mentions a build of six railcars in 1957 based on BUT chassis, but with straighter bodywork:

There are some pictures of a railcar set in action in Albert Quay, which I'll post when boards.ie lets me.

highdef · 18-12-2014 4:00pm

Thanks Seankmk1 - look forward to that. They look quite well, I must say

seagoebox · 18-12-2014 4:58pm

Six more cars were built at Inchicore in 1956 based on the mechanical design of the AEC cars, they were numbered 2660-2665, with the design hand of Oliver Bulleid. Around 1961 they were rebuilt as non-powered intermediates. They had similar "slab" sides to other Inchicore built vehicles 2666/67/68

sporty56 · 18-12-2014 5:37pm

Wanderer,

Thanks for info. Is truck used an IE truck or specially contracted ?

The_Wanderer · 20-12-2014 4:50pm

The boys are back in town! Click http://smu.gs/1DUTNvy.

Jamie2k9 · 20-12-2014 6:42pm

The_Wanderer

Can you confirm that the middle coach on 52 is numbered 22252. Forgot to check the number earlier as there is a problem!

The_Wanderer · 21-12-2014 1:26pm

Vehicle is 22452.

3ICR are numbered as follows:

xx being the set number.
223xx + 224xx + 222xx

5ICR are numbered as follows:
223XX + 224XX + 226XX + 227XX + 221XX
(The 225XX vehicles were removed for sets 22011 - 22020 with 22531 going into 22011 and 22532 into 22012 etc).

4ICR are numbered as follows:
22011 - 22020 sets.
223xx + 224xx + 2253x + 222xx.

22021 - 22030
223xx + 224xx + 2264x or 2274x + 222xx

22041 - 22045
223xx + 224xx + 225xx + 222xx.

Eiretrains · 21-12-2014 4:24pm

Hi all,

I've added more recent pictures to my Flickr;

Transfer yesterday from Inchicore to North Wall with the Mk3s:

IE locomotive 229 arrives into East Wall with Mk3 stock transfer ex Inchicore by Eiretrains, on Flickr

IE 229 shunts Mk3 stock in East Wall, Dublin by Eiretrains, on Flickr

DVT 9003+231 11:00 Enterprise - Dublin Connolly by Eiretrains, on Flickr

Also my coverage of the RPSI Santa Specials, where 8209 also made an appearance, are viewable in this gallery.

NIR 8209 RPSI Cravens - Connolly by Eiretrains, on Flickr

DSER 461 'Santa Special' - Pearse by Eiretrains, on Flickr

NIR 8209 'Santa Special' at Maynooth by Eiretrains, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!:cool:

The_Wanderer · 22-12-2014 10:36pm

Evening all,

Some pictures from a brief evening visit to Heuston.
Click http://smu.gs/1zX7TJh

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer · 24-12-2014 8:17pm

Evening all,

A few images from today.
Click http://smu.gs/1wlfE5l to view.

May I take this opportunity to wish all members of the group a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for visiting the website through out the year.

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer · 28-12-2014 9:52pm

Evening folks,

Website contributor Barry Pickup was in Howth Jct. to photograph the RPSI Mince Pie Special pass the station earlier today.

Click http://smu.gs/13DbNK9

The Wanderer.

angelIRL · 29-12-2014 12:34pm

Good morning,

some photos taken over the last few days: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:

85 operating the RPSI Mince Pie spl from Belfast to Dublin
ICR 37 operating an Enterprise service
228 operating an Enterprise service
227 operating on the Cork mainline
Clifden railway station
Tuam railway station
Ballyglunin railway station
Kilmacthomas Viaduct
Durrow Tunnel

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Finbarr

The_Wanderer · 29-12-2014 11:14pm

Evening all,

End of year Cork line ramble with images from Clonkeen, Lisduff, Thurles, Limerick Jct. and Portlaoise.
Click http://smu.gs/1JYgzDA

The_Wanderer · 30-12-2014 7:58pm

Evening folks,

The 2014 Year in Review is now published at http://www.thewandererphotos.com/FeaturedGallery/2014-A-Year-in-Review

Thanks for viewing the website in 2014 and lets hope 2015 will just be as good!

Happy New Year.
The Wanderer.

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