West Cork Railway

Tirnanog79

Hello to one and all.

I wonder can anyone help me ?
I am looking for information regarding the West Cork Railway. Particularly the trains that ran over the Viaduct.

I am looking for pictures of the trains that ran this line for an art project.
I know of one train which is on shown in Kent Railway station called engine 36 but I am not sure if it travelled West Cork.

I am asking here because I realise you lads and lassies have alot of knowledge regarding trains

Any information would be great and a big thank you in advance.
Have a great day.

S.

jacksie66

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Tirnanog79

jacksie66 wrote: »

Have a look at this site.
http://www.eiretrains.com
Loads of info on the Irish rail network.

Thank you for the link Jacksie66. Great images !

Would you think if I found out what train ran the Viaduct that I could find a side profile image of that train.
Maybe if I went to the manufacturer website.
Do you think a side profile image might exist ?

savagethegoat

This is your best option I think. The so called "Bandon Tanks" were built for this line.


(Don't be calling it a Train though, it's a Loco and only a train when it's pulling something)

https://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=651&q=bandon+tank&oq=bandon+tank&gs_l=img.12...1124.3538.0.5428.11.10.0.1.0.0.98.656.10.10.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..0.9.601...0j0i30k1j0i8i30k1j0i24k1.MAucj1PeI4s#imgrc=_
see also here

Tirnanog79

savagethegoat wrote: »

This is your best option I think. The so called "Bandon Tanks" were built for this line.


(Don't be calling it a Train though, it's a Loco and only a train when it's pulling something)

https://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=651&q=bandon+tank&oq=bandon+tank&gs_l=img.12...1124.3538.0.5428.11.10.0.1.0.0.98.656.10.10.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..0.9.601...0j0i30k1j0i8i30k1j0i24k1.MAucj1PeI4s#imgrc=_
see also here

Thank you very much Savagethegoat !

That is a fantastic image.
I'm trying to put a train back up on the Viaduct as an art installation and this image is great

Eiretrains

Not quite as photogenic, but this view by photographer Jim O'Dea shows a diesel hauled track-lifting train on the viaduct after the services on the line had ceased.
Chetwynd Viaduct

Tirnanog79

Saw that pic before. Thanks.

See the end of the carriage?
That's where I want to put a life size Bandon Tank

Banjoxed

Tirnanog79 wrote: »

Saw that pic before. Thanks.

See the end of the carriage?
That's where I want to put a life size Bandon Tank

Good luck with the project

Tirnanog79

Thanks very much Banjoxed.

Hopefully something will come of it

roundymac

Good luck with your project, just be aware it's only the bare frame of the viaduct left. I suspect the H&S guys will have a field day with you.

Tirnanog79

Thanks Roundymac.

Ha ha. They will probably look at me like I have two heads !
It has just been in my head for a very long time and if I don't act on it I fear it will be one of my regrets in life.
No harm in trying.