108 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'd be in the queue too if you decide to run another batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) I never heard of any major ongoing issues, hiddenagenda, but Inchicore crews hated B113/4 because the cabs were very cramped and unheated; I believe that at least initially the driver had no seat (!), and they were scared of them due to the brakes being prone to failure. The withdrawal of the last of the pair in 1972 was for brake failure on the way down to North Wall. 101s seemed to be well liked down south, where they did most of their running.[/quote Dan Renehan published a series of articles on diesel locomotives from a drivers perspective in the IRRs Journal in the late 70s. The B101s were considered to be very good smooth riding locos the biggest drawback seems to have been a rather drafty and cold cab. CIE seems to have looked at re-powering the locos with GM power plant at some stage but bought the 071s instead. Their earlyish withdrawl may have been more to do with CIE having more B Class locos than what was really needed and body corrosion than an underlying problem with the Sulzer prime mover and Metrovick electrical system. Edited January 6, 2013 by Mayner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 That's correct Mayner - they were indeed considering re-engining them. I knew someone involved at the time. Imagine a GM-engined B101 roaring down the Cork line! They would possibly still be with us instead of 071s.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Gareth, If you ever decide to do another batch, I'll place a definite order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 This photo of B113 lying around Inchicore in 1994 was uploaded to Flickr a few days ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Good find G it shows the sorry state it was in prior to a decision being taken to do something with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 interesting pic garfield. wouldnt it be great to go back in time and be let loose in inchicore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heuston Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heuston Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Gareth, I'd second Kirley and would take one if you ever do a second batch of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I cant say yes or no gents as the cad is gone with the guy who made the brass and he has gone and retired i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I too would also take one, they are an amazing model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'd take one, too. Kicking myself I missed out the first time around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 There's going to be some arm twisting done the next time you guys see the master (Hiddenagenda) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train model Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 http://m.youtube.com/results?q=irish%20sulzer#/watch?v=l4lKKPP8Fzg That's my one ,its like lord of the rings looking for the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 http://m.youtube.com/results?q=irish%20sulzer#/watch?v=l4lKKPP8FzgThat's my one ,its like lord of the rings looking for the set. :drool::drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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