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  • #32
    gobnaitolunacy
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    There used be a grounded 6 wheeler at the Sugar Factory sidings in Mallow, have a pic of it somewhere.
    Gone with about 10 years or so now, it had a birdcage type lookout.


  • #33
    Judgement Day
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    gobnaitolunacy wrote: »
    There used be a grounded 6 wheeler at the Sugar Factory sidings in Mallow, have a pic of it somewhere.
    Gone with about 10 years or so now, it had a birdcage type lookout.

    It was a GSWR birdcage brake alright, another of my purchases that never made it.


  • #34
    gobnaitolunacy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭gobnaitolunacy


    Judgement Day wrote: »
    It was a GSWR birdcage brake alright, another of my purchases that never made it.


    You should have used the bigger shopping trolley.


  • #35
    The True Puka
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 28 ✭The True Puka


    The Dromod railway graveyard is home to a few gems really. I paid a visit last September.
    Quite interesting place if only it was run properly. In fairness the Dromod saga went to the circus as soon as old ambulances and bits of airplanes started showing up.
    They have a 121 cab there.


  • #36
    steamengine
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    Judgement Day wrote: »
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    The 'mouldy tram' above was in fact the Directors Tram from the Dublin United Tramway Company and ended up in a Dalkey piggery thanks to political connections. It was completely wrecked during its later years as a farm office in the piggery. Ultimately its burnt remains were 'donated' in mysterious circumstances to the "National Transport Museum" in Howth. Earlier thread here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=62916488

    I know the whereabouts of quite a number of undocumented vehicles but won't be revealing them here for obvious reasons. No doubt they will return to earth in due course.


    JD - I am sure I am not the only person who would like to see you back posting here shortly ! ;)

    You probably know all about this 2011 DVD, available in Dublin City libraries and elsewhere. There is some rare footage in it of the Blessington and Lucan steam trams, the Director's tram above and ample footage of the DUTC trams around the city.

    It moves on to the Howth transport museum and the current overhaul of one of the Howth trams. Finally it gives a glimpse of what could be here with a visit to a working heritage tram system in Newcastle. The video is interspersed with interesting anecdotals and interviews with the lads at the museum in Howth. For those who may be interested ..........

    Old Trams of Dublin 1868 - 1959 , is the title - well worth viewing.


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