Photo Thread.

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: