Photo Thread.

Captain Chaos

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

The_Wanderer

Do the 22's have ATP system or does the information got to CTC?

Only the DARTs have ATP and is used with CAWS. The 22s use CAWS (sets 1-6 also have TPWS and AWS for NIR requirements) .

I see what you were on about now in the photos. I always thought the DART had APT to prevent SPADs. Good idea to add it to CAWS as a driver can run a SPAD fairly easy even with CAWS in place.

The_Wanderer

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

The_Wanderer

Do the 22's have ATP system or does the information got to CTC?

No they don't have ATP equipment.

This new system is called CAWS-ATP hybrid. A google search tells us:

http://de.mercell.com/m/mts/Tender/20562703.aspx

Iarnród Éireann intends to source a replacement product for the existing vehicle borne component of their CAWS (Continuous Automatic Warning System) and ATP ( Automatic Train Protection) systems. The current equipments are nearing the end of their life expectancy and it is required to develop a hybrid replacement solution to maintain the current fleet, both diesel and electrical, and satisfying the requirements for new rolling stock, both diesel and electrical, into the future.
It is required that a combined hybrid system would be developed compatible with the existing wayside, on-board systems of CAWS and ATP. While also providing some enhanced features and a migration path to ETCS. The contract structure is as follows:
— Phase 1 - Indentifying the requirements and developing a solution through to prototype, testing and safety validation/ approval stages,
— Phase 2 - A subsequent framework agreement covering the manufacture and supply of the equipment,
— Phase 3 - Individual drawdown supply contracts to be entered into over the 10 year life of the Framework, with an obligation to maintain and supply spare parts for 10 years after the purchase of the system.

Hungerford

The_Wanderer wrote: »

This new system is called CAWS-ATP hybrid. A google search tells us:

http://de.mercell.com/m/mts/Tender/20562703.aspx

Interesting that they have contracted Alstom - an organisation which hasn't distinguished itself in its contributions to Irish railways.

Judgement Day

Ahem...photo thread.

LXFlyer

Could I suggest that a photo discussion thread be established, so that this can just be kept for photos?

I know things crop up out of the photos, but it's nice to keep this thread simply for photos.

Jamie2k9

Judgement Day wrote: »

Ahem...photo thread.

Ahem....minimal discussion is allowed as per the recent vote.

The_Wanderer

Right you want photos? So here is more photos

Evening all,

The plan was simple. Get out of the office and drive to Tramore via Clonmel to photograph the 1625 Waterford - Limerick Jct. Then into Waterford to photograph the 1150 Claremorris - Waterford Timber arriving at Waterford. Finally pick up the Girlfriend off the 1640 ex Heuston and head out to Tramore. As I said the plan was simple.....

Photographs got at Clonmel. Driving towards Carrick-on-Suir and debating whether to drop it for another time as time was tight to make the timber at Waterford. Then the gen text came in and read out over the car's Bluetooth. 082 failed mid section Carlow - Muine Bheag with the timber. Chaos about to descend onto the Waterford Line, therefore plenty of time to pop in to Carrick and amble onto Waterford to see the recent changes at this location. Sadly I never got to see the timber today

A summary of delays to Waterford line services tonight due to the failure:
The 1640 Heuston - Waterford terminated at Carlow and returned empty to Heuston. The 1735 Heuston - Waterford was 54 minutes late & the 1835 Heuston - Waterford was 30 minutes late arriving into Waterford. The 1825 Waterford - Heuston was delayed at Kilkenny and arrived into Heuston 36 minutes late.

Finally, due to no available set the 1825 Heuston - Portlaoise was cancelled . The nominated train was stuck at Muine Bheag operating from Waterford to Heuston. This 3ICR (22061) eventually went empty to Wateford and will form the 0605 Waterford - Heuston on Saturday morning.

Pictures from today begin at http://smu.gs/1rIpmPB



The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Hi all,

Two updates from Saturday featuring railways in and around Waterford.

- Waterford Station.
- West Cabin.
- Newrath No. 2 Level Crossing.
- Abbey Jct.
- Two locations on the New Ross Branch.
Click http://smu.gs/UVu4yH

The 2nd update has a selection of photographs from the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway.
Click http://smu.gs/1rKROQR





The Wanderer.

angelIRL

Morning all,

some photographs from the weekend: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- East Cork
- GM 073 + weedsprayer at Mallow
- GM 083 + ballast at Mallow
- Rathduff



Finbarr.

Captain Chaos

I see 073 is going back to it's roots with it's black and orange access door. Taken off 084 perhaps? Goes to show they they really did overhaul the body work and replaced it on the grey 071s and didn't just repaint them otherwise there wouldn't be any black and orange body parts left.

Captain Chaos

Captain Chaos wrote: »

I see 073 is going back to it's roots with it's black and orange access door. Taken off 084 perhaps? Goes to show they they really did overhaul the body work and replaced it on the grey 071s and didn't just repaint them otherwise there wouldn't be any black and orange body parts left.

Could have taken them from a 141 too.

Captain Chaos

Karsini wrote: »

Could have taken them from a 141 too.

Not in this case, if you look at it it could only have come from an 071, the vent slots are a perfect match for the opposite door. No way it came off a 141.

Ah, I thought the doors were the same.

The_Wanderer

Evening all,

The final batch of pictures for June have now been uploaded to the website.

- Sunday in Tramore,including pictures of the Tramore Miniature Railway & Tramore Station

- Monday has three videos and a few pictures from around Portlaoise & Monastervin, including MKIV's and 073 on the Weedspray Train.

Pictures begin at http://smu.gs/V46wYo

Enjoy,
The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Evening all,

We open July with pictures and video of 223 working a Private Charter from Heuston to Cork passing Rosskelton, plus 22015 heading up road with the 1120 Cork - Heuston.
Click http://smu.gs/V9f68c



The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Greetings,
Todays efforts http://smu.gs/1qQZ9yx
- 083 hauling failed 226 from Cork to Inchicore.
- Green Goddess 29005 at Leixlip Confey.

Also one from yesterday. While out for an evening stroll in the Bog I came across a pair of Peat Trains heading for Edenderry. Video http://smu.gs/1rYkk1v
The Wanderer.

Losty Dublin

From a height, a DART approaches platform 6 as a 29000 sits in the wash road, her new green livery standing out.

The_Wanderer

Evening all,

A few images from Portlaoise, Mallow, Cork and Glounthaune earlier today.
Click http://smu.gs/TUfbM4 to view.

The Wanderer.

angelIRL

Morning all,

some pictures from the weekend: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- GM 084 and withdrawn MK111 carriages at Dundalk
- Clontarf Road
- East Wall Road
- Wicklow
- Cappoquin





Finbarr.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

Just a few snaps from around Killarney over the weekend.
Click: http://smu.gs/1m9FUQ6

Also some pictures of the 2014 Ring of Kerry Cycle and July 4th Parade.
Click: http://smu.gs/1m9Hcun





Enjoy,
The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Good Morning all,

A couple of updates to the website of pictures from the weekend.

On Friday I spent the day in Dublin area, the plan was substantially changed from what I had planned due to the cancellation of Tara Mines trains but it was still an enjoyable day out.
Locations visited include:
- Heuston.
- The Gullet.
- Clondalkin / Fonthill.
- Connolly
- Tara Street
- Pearse
- Grand Canal Dock.
- Dun-Laoghaire.
- Bray.
- Clontarf Road.
- Drumcondra & Claude Road.
- Ashtown.

Saturday has pictures from Jervis Tram Stop and Ballykillane south of Portarlington.

Sunday has pictures on the Cork Line between Templemore and Portarlington, plus the RPSI Bray Shuttles.

Click http://smu.gs/1tFF2aV for the start of the gallery.

Click http://smu.gs/1m8tLpU for the RPSI Bray Shuttles.

Enjoy,
The Wanderer.

dublinman1990

You have got to see this lads as I myself was blown away by this pic.

This is a picture of an 8F Tender which was taken from the SS Thistlethorm in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt last Sunday.



https://www.flickr.com/photos/loose_grip_99/14456512627/in/faves-be216cd1/

Judgement Day

Now that's something you don't see every day! I suppose there will be a preservation group set-up to rescue the tender.

dublinman1990

Judgement Day wrote: »

Now that's something you don't see every day! I suppose there will be a preservation group set-up to rescue the tender.

I hope so. It looks very lonely there down in the deep blue sea.

youknowwho

Interesting read on Wikipedia about it.

"Off to the port side of the wreck level with the blast area can be found one of the steam locomotives which had been stored as deck cargo and the other locomotive is off the starboard side level with Hold No. 2."

bob425

What an amazing picture. Fantastic !

flyingsnail

nice pic of the 8F (well whats left of it:P)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/beyondmyshutter/5274005986/

Judgement Day

Nothing there that a fresh coat of paint won't put right.

Cookie_Monster

this pic just popped up on my facebook feed, from Etihad Rail


http://www.etihadrail.ae/

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

Images from the past several days have now been posted to http://smu.gs/1jFlJdv

Monday:
- Bord na Mona infrastructure at Derryounce Bog.

Thursday:
- Images of the 1900 Ballybrophy - Limerick (2809 + 2810) from around Roscrea.

Friday:
A trip to Waterford and the Barrow Bridge for the (cancelled) Weedspray Train to Rosslare.
The weedspray train has been rescheduled for Monday morning.

Also, merchandise is now available for purchase. Click ... for further details.