Photo Thread.

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.

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.

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

Santa train on its way in to Maynooth today .

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Wanderer,

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

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!

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:

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.

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

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.