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The_Wanderer · 29-12-2016 7:13pm

CaptainSkidmark wrote: »

Mallow Station tonight looking from North to South taken on a Drone.

Lovely lovely lovely!

The_Wanderer · 29-12-2016 7:13pm

Evening folks,

Thursday 29th December 2016:
As dusk was falling I visited Portarlington station to photograph 231 hauling failed MKIV set 4006 and loco 218 from Ballybrophy to Heuston. The loco had failed while working the 1220 Cork - Heuston and was terminated at Ballybrophy with passengers transferred to the following 1320 Cork - Heuston. Plus photos of a few other odds and sods.

Click http://smu.gs/2iJqAiT to view all the images.

The_Wanderer · 30-12-2016 7:16pm

Evening all,

Friday 30th December was another poor day for the loco fleet with 234 working the 0900 Heuston - Cork failing between Mallow and Cork in the Burnfort area. Cork Thunderbird 229 was sent to assist it and hauled it into Cork where it arrived 90 minutes late. Photos from the day include Clonkeen, Lisduff & Templemore showing 201 Class and MKIV sets.

Click http://smu.gs/2hCDDSQ to view.

Del.Monte · 30-12-2016 8:21pm

Two serious failures in two days does not inspire confidence in CIE's premier route. What gives?

Jamie2k9 · 30-12-2016 9:28pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

Two serious failures in two days does not inspire confidence in CIE's premier route. What gives?

Not really, there is usually a couple of failures together and nothing for a long time.

end of the road · 30-12-2016 10:10pm

bad luck is just one of those things and can't be helped. in saying that, del has a point. for the first time user or the non regular traveler or those who wouldn't know anything about trains, such failures in quick succession wouldn't inspire confidents in the reliability of the service.

30-12-2016 11:21pm

A locomotive failure could be something as simple as a blown headlamp. Hard to know really.

The_Wanderer · 31-12-2016 12:09am

Like every fleet it has its ups and downs. The 201's seem to be in the downs this week. Probably be the 22000's next week (on a up at the moment).

Itssoeasy · 31-12-2016 12:35am

Karsini wrote: »

A locomotive failure could be something as simple as a blown headlamp. Hard to know really.

A blown headlamp ? I've heard the 201s weren't liked by drivers when they first started as the computer in them shut down the loco for any issue it detected. This was from an ex driver who said the 071s and others would keep going unless it was critical fault. My point is it's a bit ridiculously to fail a loco for a blown headlamp when it's in broad daylight.

Itssoeasy · 31-12-2016 12:37am

The_Wanderer wrote: »

Like every fleet it has its ups and downs. The 201's seem to be in the downs this week. Probably be the 22000's next week (on a up at the moment).

But would people say the 201 class have been a good loco for IR ? I know they fail but it's not to my mind a class of locos that's consistently failed.

The_Wanderer · 31-12-2016 12:46am

TBH a blown headlamp was an extreme example but it could happen. Also with all traction units having two headlights both failing at the same time would be rare.

The rules for such an incident are:

If a head or marker light fails

provided the headlight is operative, the train may continue
normally to the first place where it can be taken out of
service without causing cancellation or delay

if the headlight is inoperative, the train must be taken out of
service immediately or it may proceed as shown below to the
first place where it is practicable to be taken out of
service:
- speed not to exceed 20 mph during darkness or
poor visibility
- frequent use of the horn to be made when approaching
level crossings and places where persons are likely to be
on or near the line
- a white light (a handlamp, if necessary) to be provided if
there is a complete failure of head and marker lights

Itssoeasy · 31-12-2016 12:55am

From the same ex driver he said he was coming out of heuston and something failed on the loco and he and the guard got out and were checking the train and a passenger asked the driver what the delay was. Says he "it's alright mam we just have a flat tyre." I thought that was brilliant. Haha

The_Wanderer · 31-12-2016 10:18pm

Evening folks,

The final photos of 2016 are from Nenagh to see the final train of 2016 to pass through the station. 2817 + 2818 1905 Ballybrophy - Limerick.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy & Prosperous New Year!

Click http://smu.gs/2hAsCwv to see the full size image.

The_Wanderer · 01-01-2017 2:20pm

With 2017 upon us its time to reveal the 2016 Year in Review.

This gallery contains over 400 photos and videos from the past 12 months from the railways of Ireland.
Enjoy the gallery and let's hope 2017 will be just as interesting.
From a personal viewpoint the painting of 071 into its original CIE Supertrain livery was certainly the highlight of the year for me.
Let's see what 2017 will bring us....

Click http://smu.gs/2hX3lNX to view.

angelIRL · 03-01-2017 1:40pm

Morning all & Happy New Year!

Some photos taken over the last few weeks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- trip to UK (including Bristol, Exeter, Barnstaple, Dawlish, Plymouth & Paignton)
- Deise Greenway
- North Cork

Mallow Viaduct

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish

Kilbarry

Finbarr

The_Wanderer · 03-01-2017 7:06pm

Tuesday 3rd January 2017:
We start off the 2017 pictures with a visit to Ratheven outside Portlaoise to photograph 076 hauling failed 234 from Cork to Inchicore plus the usual MKIV and 22000 sets on passenger traffic.

Click http://smu.gs/2iLRIdG to view all the images.

tabbey · 03-01-2017 10:05pm

angelIRL wrote: »

Morning all & Happy New Year!

Some photos taken over the last few weeks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

Includes:
- trip to UK (including Bristol, Exeter, Barnstaple, Dawlish, Plymouth & Paignton)
- Deise Greenway
- North Cork

Mallow Viaduct

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish

Kilbarry

Finbarr

I have always visited those placess in the west of England, in summertime. It feels strange to see them in winter sunshine.

The_Wanderer · 04-01-2017 10:15pm

Evening all,

I didn't think my first train trip of 2017 would be on a 22000 set on the Nenagh branch! But that is what happened today.
Due to a large number of passengers travelling to Limerick this morning on the 1005 Ballybrophy - Limerick service, mostly from Cloughjordan, which was organised by the Nenagh Rail Partnership for their annual outing to "Limerick on Ice" (Ice skating). Iarnrod Eireann decided to allocate the Limerick - Limerick Jct ICR set to the evening Ballybrophy service. I travelled north from Nenagh to Ballybrophy on it.

Click http://smu.gs/2iBLyPQ

Fred Swanson · 04-01-2017 10:17pm

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The_Wanderer · 04-01-2017 10:42pm

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Considering it takes two sets to operate the Limerick Jct. "shuttle" (3ICR & 2x2800) it is most likely "Joe Public" wouldn't even have noticed and most would probably consider it to be a lottery of what type of train they get.

Fred Swanson · 04-01-2017 10:44pm

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The_Wanderer · 04-01-2017 10:46pm

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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I didn't say "mostly"

It's half and half. Every two hours a ICR. Every two hours a 2800.

end of the road · 04-01-2017 10:50pm

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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in fairness for the journey involved a 2800 would be perfectly fine. using an ICR on it is a waste of an ICR which can be deployed to a long distance service.

Jamie2k9 · 04-01-2017 11:54pm

Can't believe I am saying this but I find the 2800 quit pleasant on the shuttle.

Fred Swanson · 05-01-2017 12:16am

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Okon · 05-01-2017 1:57pm

end of the road wrote: »

in fairness for the journey involved a 2800 would be perfectly fine. using an ICR on it is a waste of an ICR which can be deployed to a long distance service.

Have been on an ICR 3 out of 4 trips on the Limerick Jct-Colbert shuttle, and I often felt it was a waste of an ICR myself. But as a passenger, I much prefer travelling on an ICR than than a 28 DMU.

end of the road · 05-01-2017 2:38pm

Okon wrote: »

Have been on an ICR 3 out of 4 trips on the Limerick Jct-Colbert shuttle, and I often felt it was a waste of an ICR myself. But as a passenger, I much prefer travelling on an ICR than than a 28 DMU.

oh absolutely, i don't blame you. the 28 and their ilk are horrid yokes. especially if they operate anything over the short duties they were bought for.

The_Wanderer · 08-01-2017 7:07pm

Evening folks,

Several photos from the weekend at Portarlington, Portlaoise, Ballybrophy, Birdhil, Killonan and Ennis.

Click http://smu.gs/2i5BB9m to view.

The_Wanderer · 09-01-2017 10:42pm

Evening folks,

Monday 9th January 2017:
The day starts off in Limerick before heading to Dublin to see retro CIE liveried 071 on the 0920 Tara Mines to North Wall laden working.

Click http://smu.gs/2i79zz9 to view all the images.

The_Wanderer · 11-01-2017 10:39pm

Evening all,

A trip to Dublin this morning. Very handy when needing to go to Connolly area of the city to use the Phoenix Park Tunnel services.

Pictures are from:
Sallins
Connolly
Malahide - highlight being 085 on the afternoon Tara.
Portarlington.

Click http://smu.gs/2jF9xi8 to view all the photos.

Captain Chaos · 12-01-2017 10:47am

Nice catch on 085, very rare loco on revenue freight workings. Think it's only had 3 stints on the taras since it was overhauled 3 years ago. It's always a pilot or per way loco.

The_Wanderer · 14-01-2017 1:02am

Morning all,

I'm in London this weekend for a railtour on the Saturday. The first batch of images from Friday have now been uploaded to http://smu.gs/2jhyDTj

The photos start at Dublin Airport and feature such exotic locations as Greenford and Stratford plus many more.

Losty Dublin · 14-01-2017 1:13am

The_Wanderer wrote: »

Morning all,

I'm in London this weekend for a railtour on the Saturday....

Lucky you in more ways than one :P. And me putting up with a 29000 set serving Connolly twice en route to Longford

end of the road · 14-01-2017 1:21am

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Lucky you in more ways than one . And me putting up with a 29000 set serving Connolly twice en route to Longford

how and why did that end up happening?

Jamie2k9 · 14-01-2017 1:23am

end of the road wrote: »

how and why did that end up happening?

M3 Failure, assume 17.15 and 17.05 returned to depart via Newtown.

The_Wanderer · 14-01-2017 1:33am

M3 Parkway - Docklands train failed across Glasnevin Jct.

Yes a good day to be away Losty

Losty Dublin · 14-01-2017 1:52am

The_Wanderer wrote: »

M3 Parkway - Docklands train failed across Glasnevin Jct.

Yes a good day to be away Losty

Train propelling. Those Heuston drivers wouldn't be able for the likes of it at all :pac:

tabbey · 15-01-2017 11:33pm

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

M3 Failure, assume 17.15 and 17.05 returned to depart via Newtown.

I was lost, is that Newcomen?

The_Wanderer · 16-01-2017 12:16am

Evening all,

The next batch of photos from my weekend in London have now been uploaded to the website.

The main event of the day was the Branch Line Society's "The Vossloh Voyager" which traversed three much sought after depot / yard lines and other interesting track including East Putney in both directions. The 8-coach train was formed of the two Class 455 EMUs that have been recently used as the test bed for the new Vossloh Kiepe three phase AC traction motor project – 5732 and 5870. In recognition of the special train, all profits will be donated to SWT's nominated charity, Railway Benefit Fund (RBF). A grand total of £14,500 was raised.

All the photos from the railtour can be viewed at http://smu.gs/2iXMmvt

The other non-railtour images from Saturday include visits to:
- Clapham Jct.
- Waterloo.
- Stockwell.
- Brixton
- Kingly Court Underground Station. It's not what you think it is

These can be viewed at http://smu.gs/2jetJEH

The_Wanderer · 17-01-2017 12:03am

Evening all,

The final batch of images from the London trip have now been uploaded.

Featuring pictures from the scene of the awful Croydon Tramlink accident on 9th November 2016, before heading to Hayes and back into London Bridge & Blackfriars for a train to Gatwick.

Click http://smu.gs/2jt8CAO to view.

The_Wanderer · 17-01-2017 9:53pm

Good evening folks,

Tuesday 17th January 2017:
There was considerable disruption to the Westport line after the 1140 Ballina - North Wall IWT Liner failed near Balla Station. It was rescued by 088 and hauled 073 and its train to North Wall. I photographed and videoed it passing Portarlington about 140 minutes late, along with a couple of ICR sets and 229 on the 1800 Heuston - Cork.

Click http://smu.gs/2j6m9Ly to view all the images and video.

The_Wanderer · 19-01-2017 9:03pm

Thursday 19th January 2017:
A few lunchtime photos from Clonkeen, mainly to see a Mallow - Inchicore trial train. Click the picture below to see all the images.

The_Wanderer · 20-01-2017 8:30pm

Friday 20th January 2017:
A varied day today with pictures of an early morning Heineken Ireland Private Charter from Cork to Dublin Heuston and other pictures from Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, Mallow and Killarney.

Click http://smu.gs/2iKvxID to view.

Salmon Leap · 22-01-2017 1:11pm

This set turned up among my Flickr "recommendations". All seem to be taken between 2000 & 2009, including Freight at Mullingar & Hill of Down, and 112 on the Taras.

Tsaken by a Belgian guy "Sicco Dlerdorp"

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjo2ZpCV

tabbey · 22-01-2017 1:38pm

Salmon Leap wrote: »

This set turned up among my Flickr "recommendations". All seem to be taken between 2000 & 2009, including Freight at Mullingar & Hill of Down, and 112 on the Taras.
Tsaken by a Belgian guy "Sicco Dlerdorp"
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjo2ZpCV

Superb photos, well taken and knowingly timed.

One does not expect a Belgian visitor to venture to Hill of Down or Geashill. Perhaps he was living here at the time.

I always loved the Belgian railways, so much traffic and variety, but I rarely went much beyond the stations.

ClovenHoof · 22-01-2017 5:43pm

tabbey wrote: »

Superb photos, well taken and knowingly timed.

One does not expect a Belgian visitor to venture to Hill of Down or Geashill. Perhaps he was living here at the time.

I always loved the Belgian railways, so much traffic and variety, but I rarely went much beyond the stations.

The transition of railways in Ireland in the last 20 years has been spectacular when you see photos like this. But one thing I will say is that the Irish rail system has lost its heart and soul. There is very little special about it now.

Price you pay I guess.

The_Wanderer · 23-01-2017 8:55pm

Evening folks,

The main events of the past two days have been the use of Belmond liveried 216 on several Dublin - Cork trains folllwoing the failure of 221 at Mallow on Saturday night.

216 was the standby loco at Cork and was pressed into service on the Sunday working:

1220 Cork - Heuston with 4006.
1900 Heuston- Cork with 4001.

On Monday 23rd January the loco worked the following services:
0715 Cork - Mallow empty.
0800 Mallow - Cork
0920 Cork - Heuston
1300 Heuston - Cork
1620 Cork - Heuston.

Click http://smu.gs/2iXlu2P to view the pictures and videos.

23-01-2017 9:02pm

I like the last photo of 219 and 216 at Heuston. Two of the three Dublin rivers.

Salmon Leap · 23-01-2017 10:52pm

Karsini wrote: »

I like the last photo of 219 and 216 at Heuston. Two of the three Dublin rivers.

Sadly I doubt we'll ever have a loco called "River Poddle"

tabbey · 24-01-2017 12:30am

Salmon Leap wrote: »

Sadly I doubt we'll ever have a loco called "River Poddle"

But we do have Dodder and Tolka, (216 & 219)as well as 206 Liffey.

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