Photo Thread.

Jamie2k9

BonkeyDonker wrote: »

How often is this required now a days - only really for the RPSI - so not a huge problem. And the chances are the savings are much greater than this inconvenience.

What savings?

it was perfectly fine and wouldn't of cost IE anything if it was kept, yet they could of simplified but not necessary. Running a loco around 70 miles (round trip) for RPSI specials isn't free. Funny thing is they have decided to keep another running line to the side of platforms and that was last used when beer was being transported! They even upgraded all the crossovers in the station a few months ago and the majority are only used for RPSI movements bar the odd maintenance train.

You have now also lost the ability to allow 7 coach operations on the route to which could of being allowed with minimal work if they didn't build a platform across the line and block the space. Now it isn't and most likely will never be possible without major cost.

whisky_galore

I would be more concerned why the disused portion of Kilkenny station, bearing in mind that the city is a major tourist destination, is a complete eyesore... the overall roof appears as if it's about to collapse. Was taken aback on how bad it looked coming in from the Castlecomer road one day.

The_Wanderer

Good morning,

Yesterday morning I had a few hours to kill in Dublin, so here is a few odds and sods from:
- Heuston
- Red Line LUAS
- Connolly
- Drumcondra

Pictures start at http://smu.gs/1LVIlnz

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

Some pictures from a trip to Kerry this weekend with photos from Limerick Jct, Mallow, Rathmore and Killarney. Click http://smu.gs/1MktpPX to view.

Earlier in the week, I was in London for two days and the images from that trip can be viewed at http://smu.gs/1HdPb1i
Featuring both National Rail and London Underground all across London.

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Evening all,

The last update to the March Galley. 22062 arriving at Portarlington with the 1930 Portlaoise - Heuston on Monday.
Click: http://smu.gs/1ywXWhS

The Wanderer.

angelIRL

Morning all,

some photos taken last weekend in the UK: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- London Area
- Great Central Railway Diesel Gala 2015
- Severn Valley Railway
- Class 121 operating Chiltern Railways services









Finbarr

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

No fools jokes today, just a ramble around Kildare and Laois to see the IWT Liner and Laden Timber, plus (8)209 working the 1620 Cork - Heuston.
Click http://smu.gs/1yBlKBv

Plus some non-railway local tourist attractions:
- Rock of Dunamase: http://smu.gs/1ak3g2W
- The Japanese Gardens & Irish National Stud: http://smu.gs/1yBh2DK

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

An hour at Portarlington in search of a delayed DFDS Liner paid off as the train turned up within ten minutes of arriving at the station.
Click http://smu.gs/1Cm2OqE to view this and the other images from the station.

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

Photos from the past few days have now been uploaded:

- Saturday around Portarlington waiting for the HOBS to make an appearance. They finally did on the 1750 departure.

Monday was a ramble around Co. Wicklow with the RPSI Easter Shuttles at Kilcoole and Newcastle, then onwards to Avoca and the Wicklow Gap.

Photos start at http://smu.gs/1HJ1kLP

The Wanderer.

angelIRL

Evening all,

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

Includes:
- various locations between Rathdrum and Bray
- 078 at Waterford
- Howth Branch
- Malahide







F.

The_Wanderer

An hour around Portarlington this evening, taking advantage of the evening sunshine. Click http://smu.gs/1DgKbJM

The_Wanderer

Some more odds and sods from around Laois today: http://smu.gs/1Itypz8

The_Wanderer

Another fine day with images from:
- Rosskelton,
- Straboe.
- Portarlington.
- Newbridge.

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

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Some photos from the past few days:

- Friday and Saturday in Dublin http://smu.gs/1FNaHdD
- Saturday: Exploring the former Wolfhill Branch in Co. Laois. Click http://smu.gs/1DAdQOb

Enjoy,
The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

A ramble around Ireland today from Connolly to Rosslare. Across to Waterford and then Limerick Jct. before heading back to Portlaoise.
Click http://smu.gs/1CQO0AS

The Wanderer.

angelIRL

Afternoon all,

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

Includes:
- Mallow Hospital
- Kilnap Viaduct
- Marino Point





F.

angelIRL

Afternoon all,

some photos take around the Rathduff, Mallow and Ballyhea areas of North Cork yesterday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/





Finbarr.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

The latest update is from Wednesday and features photographs from:
- Portarlington
- Athlone
- Claremorris
- Galway
- Athenry
- Ennis
- Limerick
- Limerick Jct.
- Heuston.

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

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

A vegetation clearance programme has recently taken place on the Foynes Branch. This is to allow the ongoing study funded by Shannon Foynes Port Company to be completed to help develop the case for reopening the railway line to freight traffic. To see the progress so far, I took a trip between Limerick and Foynes on a very sunny Saturday 18th April.

Click http://smu.gs/1yIlBBp to view. The pictures start at Rossbrien on the outskirts of Limerick and continue all the way to Foynes.

The_Wanderer

Afternoon all,

Some images from the past couple of days at:

- Portlaoise. (MKIV
- Thurles. (071 Autoballaster)
- Killiney. (071 Autoballaster)
- Shanderry & Portarlington. (071 Timber & 22000 Class DMU's).

Click http://smu.gs/1HPRMB7 to view.

The Wanderer.

The_Wanderer

The latest pictures uploaded to the website this evening featuring:

- 206 at Connolly before its trial to Belfast Central.
- 084 at Portarlington on a spoil train.
- Enterprise 233 at Carn Bridge on the 1620 Cork - Heuston. A rarity on Cork services.
- 215 at Deer Park Bridge on the 1800 Heuston - Cork.

Photos start at http://smu.gs/1Dheyek

The Wanderer.

Captain Chaos

I spotted 206 on Wednesday morning in Connolly along with 207. Why is it on trail to Belfast since it's been in traffic on freight runs since it's overhaul.

The_Wanderer

Captain Chaos wrote: »

I spotted 206 on Wednesday morning in Connolly along with 207. Why is it on trail to Belfast since it's been in traffic on freight runs since it's overhaul.

It has had further work carried out, the No. 1 cab has been fitted with a MMI (Man Machine Interface) screen (not sure if the No. 2 cab is fitted). A trial was carried out for signal sighting purposes I believe.

The_Wanderer

Popped down to Portarlington station earlier this evening to catch Enterprise loco 233 on the 1520 Cork - Heuston. Plus a few ICR units.
Click http://smu.gs/1Fky2oo to view.

The Wanderer

The_Wanderer

Afternoon all,

085 on the IWT Liner and 233 on the 1300 Heuston - Cork feature in todays crop of photos.
Click http://smu.gs/1OotQd7 to view.

The_Wanderer

Good evening all,

A visit to Dublin today with photos from:
- Portarlington.
- George's Dock.
- Connolly.
- Drogheda.
- Tara Street.
- St. Stephen's Green
- Windy Arbour
- Milltown.

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

angelIRL

GM 233 at Ballyhillogue near Rathduff on Sunday, 26 April with the 1400hrs Dublin - Cork InterCity service:

The_Wanderer

angelIRL wrote: »

GM 233 at Ballyhillogue near Rathduff on Sunday, 26 April with the 1400hrs Dublin - Cork InterCity service:

Best shot I've seen of 233 all weekend.

metrovick001

Cracking shot.

The_Wanderer wrote: »

Best shot I've seen of 233 all weekend.

The_Wanderer

Evening folks,

Few shots from the past few days:
- Carn Bridge for 215 on the 1700 Heuston - Cork.
- Killenard for 233 on the 1820 Cork - Heuston.
- Clonkeen & Killonan Jct. for 079 on the 1420 Heuston -Limerick HOBS.
- Portarlington for the 1710 Heuston - Athlone (22042) & 1725 Heuston - Limerick (22040).

Click http://smu.gs/1zl8neL to view.