Photo Thread.

Judgement Day · 13-09-2011 9:08am

I always find it somewhat ironic that the first decent livery that any CIE/IE loco has carried in decades is restricted to locos on freight work. Nice pics by the way.

ardmacha · 13-09-2011 4:09pm

I always find it somewhat ironic that the first decent livery that any CIE/IE loco has carried in decades is restricted to locos on freight work.

Freight is really really important to CIE.:rolleyes: Not.

Salmon Leap · 13-09-2011 11:02pm

Salmon Leap · 13-09-2011 11:05pm

Rud · 14-09-2011 12:48am

Judgement Day wrote: »

Nice pics by the way.

Cheers JD!

Losty Dublin · 14-09-2011 1:08am

Two taken by by good self last year when A39 had her formal launch at a special diesel day at Downpatrick. Hard to think that this was not far off a winters day!

corktina · 14-09-2011 12:36pm

corktina · 14-09-2011 12:45pm

wheres thia?

corktina · 14-09-2011 12:52pm

and this

Losty Dublin · 14-09-2011 1:38pm

Is one is 186 just outside of Mullingar? It didn't do many links down here in recent years and it's the only one I can think of that suits the background.

The other I reckon it could be is on the GNR line given it's double headed train. It's not an old Laytown viaduct pre footbridge as it hasn't any sea barrier at the river bend so the only I can think, is it Rogerstown?

corktina · 14-09-2011 1:42pm

not 186
not Mullingar
not GNR
Not Laytown

apart from that, spot on:D

clue: In the second shot, the little door under the bridge is significant

Judgement Day · 14-09-2011 1:43pm

One with blue pole and bridge is Ennis (north end of platform).

461 is the loco in other pic.

corktina · 14-09-2011 1:48pm

Correct on both counts. 461 is running round and would be approx at the point in the far disance of the second photo. I think it was the Lough Attilia RPSI tour which should give away the location of the third photo

Losty Dublin · 14-09-2011 2:26pm

corktina wrote: »

not 186
not Mullingar
not GNR
Not Laytown

apart from that, spot on:D

clue: In the second shot, the little door under the bridge is significant

Sorry about that; stuck to viewing it on my iPhone (:mad:@firewalls) so the pic just wasn't clear enough for my liking

I was never down the Ennis line so I shall call time on my guesses, which in fairness were only 2 questions wrong

corktina · 14-09-2011 3:00pm

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Sorry about that; stuck to viewing it on my iPhone (:mad:@firewalls) so the pic just wasn't clear enough for my liking I was never down the Ennis line so I shall call time on my guesses, which in fairness were only 2 questions wrong

at least you tried. the little door is through the bricked up arched through where thr West Clare narrow guage used to run)

xtradel · 14-09-2011 11:39pm

corktina wrote: »

I think it was the Lough Attilia RPSI tour which should give away the location of the third photo

Departing across Lough Atalia leaving Galway.

Partizan · 15-09-2011 9:54am

Judgement Day wrote: »

One with blue pole and bridge is Ennis (north end of platform).

461 is the loco in other pic.

Give that man a chicken dinner.

Partizan · 15-09-2011 9:54am

Judgement Day wrote: »

One with blue pole and bridge is Ennis (north end of platform).

461 is the loco in other pic.

Victor · 15-09-2011 10:09am

Partizan wrote: »

Give that man a chicken dinner.

Grrrr.

steamengine · 15-09-2011 1:19pm

081 on the up Tara circa 11.00 this morning between Balbriggan and Skerries

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15-09-2011 7:50pm

Thought I might make a request. Has anyone got a photo of the interior of the 4100-series air braked Mark 2s which IÉ bought in the early 90s? I was never inside one.

Losty Dublin · 15-09-2011 9:11pm

Karsini wrote: »

Thought I might make a request. Has anyone got a photo of the interior of the 4100-series air braked Mark 2s which IÉ bought in the early 90s? I was never inside one.

Most of them looked like ordinary Mark 3's seating wise though the windows were tinted and the paneling was different. 6201 and 6201 has 2-1 seating; 1 had red seats while 1 was green. I can't embed the first two photos but hopefully the links will work for you.... (No they didn't, try again)

http://irishrailwaynews.multiply.com/photos/album/172/Cu_Na_Mara_-_BREL_Intl_Coaches

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Jammyc · 15-09-2011 9:16pm

While requests are going, does anybody have a photo of the inside of the cabs on any of IEs fleet, particularly any of the DARTs?

Rud · 15-09-2011 11:02pm

Jammyc wrote: »

While requests are going, does anybody have a photo of the inside of the cabs on any of IEs fleet, particularly any of the DARTs?

This is a picture of the cab of a 22k that Irish Rail uploaded to either their Twitter or Facebook account,i can't remember.As far as i know it's taken in Docklands station

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15-09-2011 11:20pm

Here's a 141/181 cab, these are from 190:

15-09-2011 11:25pm

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Most of them looked like ordinary Mark 3's seating wise though the windows were tinted and the paneling was different. 6201 and 6201 has 2-1 seating; 1 had red seats while 1 was green. I can't embed the first two photos but hopefully the links will work for you.... (No they didn't, try again)

http://irishrailwaynews.multiply.com/photos/album/172/Cu_Na_Mara_-_BREL_Intl_Coaches

Thanks, though these are the Mark 3a "Cú Na Mara" coaches. Hadn't been in these either so they're still useful.

15-09-2011 11:40pm

The only DART shots I have are these ones and they're not particularly good:

Losty Dublin · 17-09-2011 6:37pm

Karsini wrote: »

Thanks, though these are the Mark 3a "Cú Na Mara" coaches. Hadn't been in these either so they're still useful.

Silly me, I thought that was what you were looking for. As far as I remember, they were similar to the refurbished Mark 2s, they being introduced into traffic round about when some sets where refitted.

Losty Dublin · 17-09-2011 6:41pm

Jammyc wrote: »

While requests are going, does anybody have a photo of the inside of the cabs on any of IEs fleet, particularly any of the DARTs?

Full cabs shots are very rare as most cabs are pokey and awkwardly built. The best you will get generally are bits and bobs of panels so enjoy what has been posted up here thus far.

Jammyc · 17-09-2011 7:43pm

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Full cabs shots are very rare as most cabs are pokey and awkwardly built. The best you will get generally are bits and bobs of panels so enjoy what has been posted up here thus far.

Oh I am. This is awesome and thanks to those who have posted.:)

Cookie_Monster · 18-09-2011 5:43am

Karsini wrote: »

Here's a 141/181 cab, these are from 190:

that centre window looks useful, lol.

flyingsnail · 19-09-2011 3:32pm

I have added a few pictures of 121s to a gallery here.

steamengine · 20-09-2011 1:01pm

11.00 down Enterprise, headed by 228 - between Skerries and Balbriggan today !!!

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highlydebased · 23-09-2011 10:56pm

Found this in my flickr favourites, Enterprise DVT cab

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanfrombangor/4709493207/in/faves-39896705@N05/

24-09-2011 12:30am

Nice! You don't see the whole cab very often.

flyingsnail · 24-09-2011 3:23pm

I have added a few more 141/181 pictures to a gallery here

cml387 · 26-09-2011 6:17pm

Beet harvest, 2005.

foggy_lad · 27-09-2011 12:18am

Has anyone else noticed the old beaten up guards van from the old orange mark3 carriages at inchicore painted up in the enterprise colours?

It looks like it has derailed a few times and rolled down a few embankments:D all buckled up and wrinkled but maybe some mud and dust from being used might take the bad look off it!

I will try to get a picture the next time i am out that way but i suspect after a mention here it may be hidden away in inchicore awaqy from the public gaze.

DWCommuter · 27-09-2011 12:43am

foggy_lad wrote: »

Has anyone else noticed the old beaten up guards van from the old orange mark3 carriages at inchicore painted up in the enterprise colours?

It looks like it has derailed a few times and rolled down a few embankments:D all buckled up and wrinkled but maybe some mud and dust from being used might take the bad look off it!

I will try to get a picture the next time i am out that way but i suspect after a mention here it may be hidden away in inchicore awaqy from the public gaze.

Is that not the Generator van that did not quite "fit" the Enterprise set up? Something to literally do with couplings? More up to date honest dudes will explain.

foggy_lad · 27-09-2011 12:46am

DWCommuter wrote: »

Is that not the Generator van that did not quite "fit" the Enterprise set up? Something to literally do with couplings? More up to date honest dudes will explain.

It is sitting out near the main lines as if ready to be added to a train set, or maybe for transport to the scrapyard?

dowlingm · 27-09-2011 3:59am

My understanding is that there were issues around the EGV and whether someone would be able to access it in the event of a fire. I am also under the impression these were resolved to the point where trials restarted, but don't have that 1st hand.

Rud · 27-09-2011 4:44am

Got to see the last of the MK3A Int.Cu na Mara coaches left in Ireland at the weekend.
6203 is now a pretty unique coffee shop/restaurant at Caragh Nurseries(http://www.caraghnurseries.ie)!

whereas poor old 6205 remains in a yard at Killashee House Hotel Naas with badly damaged windows clearly smashed by mindless thugs

Few more shots here http://www.flickr.com/photos/62132709@N04/sets/72157627638240655/

Losty Dublin · 27-09-2011 11:45am

dowlingm wrote: »

My understanding is that there were issues around the EGV and whether someone would be able to access it in the event of a fire. I am also under the impression these were resolved to the point where trials restarted, but don't have that 1st hand.

They have have had trials with same over the last year on Irish Rail tracks and by and large they have been successful enough to warrant a serious consideration. The access isn't a massive issue as fire crews can access the EGV from track side or by old fashioned axe work through the dummy doors

Our friends in NIR have not yet conducted their own trials and checks which I understand is holding the project up; until they get moving they won't see the light of day. Given that they have new DMU sets to commission and their track record with the Gatwick DVT, I ain't holdiing my breath anytime soon :rolleyes: