Irish Railways Video Thread

Eiretrains · 11-12-2015 11:30pm

Two more videos, many more 071 Class locomotives recorded in action in 2015.:cool:
(Part Two)

And (Part Three)

Itssoeasy · 14-12-2015 10:33pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-5w7_6Ie2E

Itssoeasy · 14-12-2015 10:48pm

Also I know nostalgia is great but christ some of the track from galway to portarlington was in bad shape.

Edit:At least it looks in bad shape.

Grandeeod · 14-12-2015 11:10pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-5w7_6Ie2E

Cheers. Really enjoying this. Rode the line in 94/95 very very regularly. I remember the introduction of the Cu na Mara not long before this video was made. Interesting to see how bad the track was then.

Grandeeod · 14-12-2015 11:30pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-5w7_6Ie2E

Some classic stuff from the originator of this video.

Itssoeasy · 14-12-2015 11:42pm

Grandeeod wrote: »

Some classic stuff from the originator of this video.

Yeah some classic cab rides alright.

ClovenHoof · 15-12-2015 2:22pm

The Galway cab ride is amazing. Would love to see it sharpened up and stabilised with the locations of the stations on it.

Captain Chaos · 15-12-2015 2:51pm

The Connolly to Belfast one amazed me. Looking at the south end of Drogheda I didn't know there were sidings to the right before the station were the DMU depot is now, also how much the Dundalk station area has changed.

xtradel · 16-12-2015 11:15am

ClovenHoof wrote: »

The Galway cab ride is amazing. Would love to see it sharpened up and stabilised with the locations of the stations on it.

The Wicklow to Rosslare Harbour video from the same uploader appears to be stabilised so maybe drop him a message to do the Galway mail as well if possible.

RikkFlair · 16-12-2015 3:23pm

Some old footage of the North Kerry line in first 10 mins of this. (starts about 02.30)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6MC23KfNHI

tabbey · 16-12-2015 4:24pm

ClovenHoof wrote: »

The Galway cab ride is amazing. Would love to see it sharpened up and stabilised with the locations of the stations on it.

The names of the stations are given, however there are some errors;
Clondalkin station is labelled Hazelhatch, and Cherry Orchard is labelled Lucan South.
In the video, the real Hazelhatch is clear, but would be unrecognisable to a newcomer, while little remained of the old Lucan South, long before the nineties.

Eiretrains · 20-12-2015 9:47pm

Another 071 Class video

And something a little different.

metrovick001 · 21-12-2015 10:15pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxmMiGieP1c

Itssoeasy · 21-12-2015 10:48pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TxoQnbiWk0

Eiretrains · 24-12-2015 9:15pm

A mix of freight and loose-coupled goods workings from 1971.

Del.Monte · 24-12-2015 10:09pm

It's at this time of year that I always miss Joe the most and this evening I came across his 2010 Christmas card - complete with his name misspelt by the printer. We used to laugh about that as I often suffered from the same treatment.

Three C-class together at a very, very remote location - what a picture! Sorry about the poor scan.

Ni bheidh a leithead ann aris.

Joe%2B2.png

jca · 24-12-2015 11:57pm

Hi guys. I'm using the stock browser on my Samsung S6 and none of the videos are showing. It's probably some blocker or other but does anyone have any suggestions for a quick fix?

Captain Chaos · 25-12-2015 3:34am

jca wrote: »

Hi guys. I'm using the stock browser on my Samsung S6 and none of the videos are showing. It's probably some blocker or other but does anyone have any suggestions for a quick fix?

You probably have to update youtube or flash apps. I use Chrome browser on any Android phone as it just works.

I find the stock Samsung apps can act up at times.

jca · 25-12-2015 11:49am

Captain Chaos wrote: »

You probably have to update youtube or flash apps. I use Chrome browser on any Android phone as it just works.

I find the stock Samsung apps can act up at times.

Downloaded chrome and all is working perfectly, many thanks. Happy Christmas.

metrovick001 · 27-12-2015 2:46pm

h.gricer · 27-12-2015 3:21pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

It's at this time of year that I always miss Joe the most and this evening I came across his 2010 Christmas card - complete with his name misspelt by the printer. We used to laugh about that as I often suffered from the same treatment.

Three C-class together at a very, very remote location - what a picture! Sorry about the poor scan.

Ni bheidh a leithead ann aris.

We'll never see his like again, fós caill air an méid sin.
Regards
hg

Losty Dublin · 27-12-2015 4:14pm

Eiretrains wrote: »

A mix of freight and loose-coupled goods workings from 1971.

Great work and rare to see a C and 141 in multiple, rarer so in video but here's a question; where and why is the Baby propelling her consist of brown vans mid video?

GM228 · 27-12-2015 5:38pm

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Great work and rare to see a C and 141 in multiple, rarer so in video but here's a question; where and why is the Baby propelling her consist of brown vans mid video?

I noticed that and wasn't sure if 190 was hauling an A or working with a C, it's hard to tell but judging by the loco lenght and train type I'd say it's working with a C, but still not 100% certain, rare indeed if it's a C.

Losty Dublin · 27-12-2015 7:45pm

GM228 wrote: »

I noticed that and wasn't sure if 190 was hauling an A or working with a C, it's hard to tell but judging by the loco lenght and train type I'd say it's working with a C, rare indeed.

1) The C appears to have a 5 in it's fleet number; if so then it's either 215 or 225. I'll refer to the Metro Vick book and see if it sheds any light on the issue.

2) I'm wondering aloud if the propel is a working ex Grace Dieu depot towards Dublin?

Grandeeod · 28-12-2015 12:15am

h.gricer wrote: »

We'll never see his like again, fós caill air an méid sin.
Regards
hg

Not quite true. What a lot of you guys forget is that what you are shooting now and over the last 10 years will be pure gold in the future. Keep at it.

yachtsman · 28-12-2015 2:09am

It's an Ar.

GM228 · 28-12-2015 9:01am

Losty Dublin wrote: »

1) The C appears to have a 5 in it's fleet number; if so then it's either 215 or 225. I'll refer to the Metro Vick book and see if it sheds any light on the issue.

yachtsman wrote: »

It's an Ar.

Yachtsman is correct, it is an A now I see it on the bigger screen.

Anybody got any photos/videos of a C in multiple with a 121/141/181? I've only ever seen one before.

Del.Monte · 28-12-2015 3:50pm

Grandeeod wrote: »

Not quite true. What a lot of you guys forget is that what you are shooting now and over the last 10 years will be pure gold in the future. Keep at it.

Not comparing like with like. When Joe was filming there were precious few people dabbling in cine, there was still a railway with lots of interesting places to visit and traffic to see. Today everybody has a video camera or phone, there's no railway left and no traffic except ICRs.

end of the road · 28-12-2015 4:16pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

Not comparing like with like. When Joe was filming there were precious few people dabbling in cine, there was still a railway with lots of interesting places to visit and traffic to see. Today everybody has a video camera or phone, there's no railway left and no traffic except ICRs.

well, it could be a hell of a lot worse. the anti-rail head bangers could have got their way and we wouldn't even have an ICR and a bit of track at all. they may get their way yet

Grandeeod · 28-12-2015 6:38pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

Not comparing like with like. When Joe was filming there were precious few people dabbling in cine, there was still a railway with lots of interesting places to visit and traffic to see. Today everybody has a video camera or phone, there's no railway left and no traffic except ICRs.

Spolisport. You've obviously run out of Quality Street.:D

5rtytry56 · 28-12-2015 7:57pm

One thread which was sadly TAKEN DOWN off YouTube this year was of Swinford station 1961. Featured the arrival and departure back the way it came of a Metrovick leading a passenger train which I think was numbered A42 (video was GRAINY). The earliest colour footage of a Deisel train in Irish service I believe.

Eiretrains · 28-12-2015 8:24pm

I'm glad Joe hasn't been forgotten and it's great to read he is still revered to this day.

Just to answer a few queries, the A Class working with B190 is more than likely A38R, which subsequently features hauling the laden beet out of Waterford. It probably wasn't working in multiple and that it was more likely a locomotive positioning run from Limerick Junction.

Once arrived, B190 off hooks and works the trip goods to the iron foundry sidings at Waterford South, propelling back into the siding from Grace Dieu Junction. On the way back it propels back into Waterford. A38R either picked up a laden beet in Waterford yard (or had worked from Wellingtonbridge in the meantime etc..)

GM228 · 28-12-2015 10:24pm

Eiretrains wrote: »

I'm glad Joe hasn't been forgotten and it's great to read he is still revered to this day.

Just to answer a few queries, the A Class working with B190 is more than likely A38R, which subsequently features hauling the laden beet out of Waterford. It probably wasn't working in multiple and that it was more likely a locomotive positioning run from Limerick Junction.

Once arrived, B190 off hooks and works the trip goods to the iron foundry sidings at Waterford South, propelling back into the siding from Grace Dieu Junction. On the way back it propels back into Waterford. A38R either picked up a laden beet in Waterford yard (or had worked from Wellingtonbridge in the meantime etc..)

It most definitely wasn't working in multiple as it wasn't possible with the As.

Losty Dublin · 28-12-2015 11:55pm

5rtytry56 wrote: »

One thread which was sadly TAKEN DOWN off YouTube this year was of Swinford station 1961. Featured the arrival and departure back the way it came of a Metrovick leading a passenger train which I think was numbered A42 (video was GRAINY). The earliest colour footage of a Deisel train in Irish service I believe.

One of the Irish Railway DVD series features footage of a G class on a mixed train on the Foynes branch. Not quite as old but amazing nonetheless.

jca · 29-12-2015 11:52am

Eiretrains wrote: »

I'm glad Joe hasn't been forgotten and it's great to read he is still revered to this day.

Just to answer a few queries, the A Class working with B190 is more than likely A38R, which subsequently features hauling the laden beet out of Waterford. It probably wasn't working in multiple and that it was more likely a locomotive positioning run from Limerick Junction.

Once arrived, B190 off hooks and works the trip goods to the iron foundry sidings at Waterford South, propelling back into the siding from Grace Dieu Junction. On the way back it propels back into Waterford. A38R either picked up a laden beet in Waterford yard (or had worked from Wellingtonbridge in the meantime etc..)

Maybe it was broken down(the A that is) and it was getting a tow. Not unusual for them.

Grandeeod · 29-12-2015 10:16pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

Not comparing like with like. When Joe was filming there were precious few people dabbling in cine, there was still a railway with lots of interesting places to visit and traffic to see. Today everybody has a video camera or phone, there's no railway left and no traffic except ICRs.

Seriously though. None of us knows what will happen in the years ahead. These days a lot of technology isn't backed up because it comes so cheap and trust me it will get lost. I shot on Super 8mm cine in 1984. It was £8 a roll including development. Still big bucks even then. I have every roll I shot. I appreciate what Joe and his kind did.

Also remember that todays railway may not look interesting to us now, but the day may come when a railcar in Thurles will be treasured. I could add lots of examples, but ultimately only a small minority will look after their footage. Youtube/Vimeo/Facebook could disappear off the face of the planet and a lot will be left with no back up. Ultimately photos and video taken now will be a historical reference in a future that is undecided. We learn from the past, so I say keep shooting and keep it backed up.

Del.Monte · 29-12-2015 10:26pm

Good points and I have spent the last ten years dispersing my once large collection of railwayana, photographs, cine film etc. to the highest bidders - I regret parting with some of the stuff but needs must. You're right about the need to back everything up and I do - USB, cd/dvd, the cloud, private blogs etc. it's never been easier.

As for things of interest to photograph - perhaps when the Cork & Limerick Direct is rebuilt or the first passenger train on the rebuilt Burma Road ....:D

Grandeeod · 29-12-2015 10:37pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

As for things of interest to photograph - perhaps when the Cork & Limerick Direct is rebuilt or the first passenger train on the rebuilt Burma Road ....:D

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

I give up! C'mon, next year we have the PPT service to shoot.:D

Del.Monte · 29-12-2015 10:46pm

Grandeeod wrote: »

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

I give up! C'mon, next year we have the PPT service to shoot.:D

Aye, there will be lots of shooting possibilities once that service starts - especially around Cabra yard.

Grandeeod · 29-12-2015 10:50pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

Aye, there will be lots of shooting possibilities once that service starts - especially around Cabra yard.

Right I'm outta here. Heading to Galway in a few hours....BY CAR...loading the rubber dingy in.

tabbey · 29-12-2015 10:53pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

As for things of interest to photograph - perhaps when the Cork & Limerick Direct is rebuilt or the first passenger train on the rebuilt Burma Road ....:D

I would prefer an A class with a rake of four wheel vans and cattle trucks, although by the time it happens (wishful thinking), ICRs will be vintage stock.

Grandeeod · 29-12-2015 11:05pm

tabbey wrote: »

I would prefer an A class with a rake of four wheel vans and cattle trucks, although by the time it happens (wishful thinking), ICRs will be vintage stock.

Lend me your time machine and we can head from Attymon to Loughrea. Alas, it won't happen without one.:D

h.gricer · 29-12-2015 11:11pm

Grandeeod wrote: »

Not quite true. What a lot of you guys forget is that what you are shooting now and over the last 10 years will be pure gold in the future. Keep at it.

What I mean too, Joe was more than a photographer, gricer etc but a very unique character, my daughters, now grown up, still speak fondly of Joe, meeting him on bridges, and visitor to my home in the 1990s, taking a break from Dublin Docks with new 2600s and 201 class locomotives arriving, then meeting him in the most rural places on the WRC chasing trains with coal & oil, then when there was an incident, when was Joe going to turn up, a Tara derailment in the middle of January 2008, no surprise, Joe like so many other times was on the case http://irnirishrailwaynews.yuku.com/topic/2624/Joe-St-Leger#.VoMEN1Kjlf0

Regards
hg

metrovick001 · 05-01-2016 12:42am

14 of the 18 out at work in 2015!

5rtytry56 · 05-01-2016 4:07am

broken video "does not exist" ^^

metrovick001 · 05-01-2016 10:56am

Sorry about that, looks like I didnt set it to "Public" - try it again...

Losty Dublin · 10-01-2016 1:46pm

In recent weeks the IRRS have set up their own Youtube channel, which means that they now have a public outlet for their extensive film archive. This is action from their tour on the Rath-Luirc to Limerick line, which closed soon after. The loco, B187, was new to traffic and may well have been it's only time to traverse the route.

One or two wags occasionally refer to their charters as coffin trains; God knows why :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6slf6yfbVQ

Del.Monte · 10-01-2016 3:58pm

First time that I've travelled the route - thanks for posting.

It should be rebuilt instead of the proposed Cork/Limerick motorway.

savagethegoat · 10-01-2016 7:59pm

I doubt you are serious but just for the record, many car users heading north from Charleville (etc) will be headed for Dublin and other places than Limerick and they already have a line that would suit their needs better than this one. Whether they have an adequate service on it is another matter entirely.

Eiretrains · 17-01-2016 3:48pm

A couple more videos, firstly the MAK

And secondly some clips of the new liveried Enterprise locos.

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