Galteemore

Lovely subtle finish. I think the Southern Railway might want their van back too!

Turning out well. Hope it didn’t take too much fiddling.

Moguls cost £5000-£6000 dependent on build year. They were trialled against an S on the GN main line in the 30s so not unfeasible that GSR could have arranged similar. Probably a bit small for Cork trains but could have done pretty much anything else - they did a lot of GN-region mileage at the end of their lives and could handle most things. The Jeeps interestingly did not do well on the Derry Road due to their limited braking capacity as opposed to tender locos. Mogul axle weight was slightly below that of a Jeep - 17 tons.

Fabulous. Used to pass this almost weekly! Some great ‘cab ride’ videos out there - it’s an amazing railway system.

I’m just trying to work out where the flowers fit in. Given your predilection for precise use of language, I know it can’t be a typo

never mind that ! The best timings of all were an S class with wooden stock. Maybe what’s what’s required

Fabulous. And of course we all know which magnificent 7 you are really referring to….Sir Henry, Enniskillen, Lough Gill, Lurganboy, Lissadell, Fermanagh, Hazelwood

Latest I heard is retrieval to Dublin by diesel. Shame - 131 is a cracking performer as that great video shows. Not the engine’s fault today apparently

Sadly I understand due to fires in a few places she is stopped somewhere …..

Wonderful Ernie - have a great trip! As you say, JGD took several images at Manorhamilton in quick succession - there’s another similar one showing the driver oiling round. There’s a good head of steam for the climb to Glenfarne!

Great work. Ready to haul the Sligo Mail!

Vintage Carriages Trust entry on the Clifden coach; http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=3897

MGWR took on builders no 3975 and 3974. Locos were named ‘Limerick’ and ‘Athenry’. Classed as 234 (J17) by GSR.

222/J25

Is this ‘’Goliath” and closely related to ‘Shannon’ as built by Richard Chown and now owned by @David Holman?