snapper

Snapper, many thanks for that, but the system said log into your FACEBOOK account or ELSE !!!!!!!!!, ( only joking about the last ) great pics, may get to Bray in time to see that go by,

Thanks for the heads up, I will pass that on to the person who runs the facebook account to see if anything can be done, as far as I know the idea was to have them visible to everybody, account or not.

As I don't do Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, or any of the other Social media stuff, as I'm a hands on, Social type, so where do's this leave me when it comes to viewing these pics,

Strange you should have been able to view those even without a facebook account.

a few interior carraige pictures for anybody interested

084 is to do the railtour honours

A second loco will be needed for the run from Cobh to Killarney so I'd imagine the current Cork pilot (215 ) will end up on the tour for the rest of the week. Will the railtour be coming into Colbert station on the journey from Killarney to Ennis and will the loco and coaches be in Ennis for the night?

Its possible that the cork pilot may pull the train out to Cobh and the other loco will continue from there, I am not sure what the exact plan is.

The train has to go into Limerick to get to Ennis but I don't know if it will a simple run around or a loco swap. As far as I know the set will be stabled in Ennis overnight.

Thanks Snapper, Any idea of the time the ECS leave Wexford ?

I don't have the exact time to hand but its about 14:30

What is the latest for Monday - ECS back to Dublin and on to Waterford or Rosslare Strand to Waterford ?

ECS Rosslare Strand to Waterford via the South Wexford

any timetable for Ennis,for a look and a Pic.

Thank's

Walter

Arr 11:40 Thursday

Dep 10:55 Friday

Will there be a reversal into Limerick Junction off the Waterford/Limerick line?

Most likely yes

Ah right, me too! I hope the mk2 livery and this livery becomes RPSIs standard livery as they look lovely! If the gatwicks ever get repainted I hope it's this livery....

Don't be so sure about a blue van, a slightly different plan may be afoot there :tumbsup:More details when a final decision is made

They look really well. Well done RPSI, an excellent livery and the Cravens look transformed!

 

Any chance we'll see a certain GNRI steam loco at the head of them soon??

Not likely this side of Christmas, but who knows what could happen in the new year

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. The wait is over.

 

During the past few weeks, as part of the Railtours Ireland 'Emerald Isle Express', it was necessary to get the two remaining black and tan carriages painted to get them looking their best. With huge thanks to Iarnród Éireann, the bar and dining carriages, 1514 and 1522 were sprayed in the Paint Spray shop in Inchicore Works, completed today, 25th September 2014.

 

The livery chosen is not an exact railway company livery but more so reflects on our past railway heritage.

 

So now all that's left to wait for is for their first mainline trip in their new colours on Monday!

Snapper, is this train a steam operation or 071?

I ask as the photo on the Railtours Ireland site showing a 'private heritage train' shows an 071

I believe the plan is for 071 but a 201 may stand in depending on loco availability

They've lifted the track between Wexford and Waterford?

Not that I have heard, there was some scrap track stolen at one stage (I think from near Wellington bridge???) and I think that started the rumour of track being lifted.

Dinner on board Saturday night on way back to Dublin,the only kitchen car the rpsi has is the ex NIR mk2 and if it is craven's a call to the local supermac's in athlone for a couple of snack boxes!

RPSI Craven 1522 is fitted with a full kitchen

Its running with the RPSI Cravens

Railtours Ireland First Class is delighted to announce the inaugural departure of The EMERALD ISLE EXPRESS, Ireland’s first week long Tourist train, with guests overnighting in famous castle, and five star hotels in the Regions.

This unique collaboration with the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland and Iarnród Éireann is the very first dedicated exclusive rail touring product for overseas visitors.

Leaving Dublin’s Connolly Station after a welcome champagne reception on Monday September 29 this beautifully presented heritage train will cruise along Ireland’s rail network visiting many towns and cities and enjoying lovely scenery en route. Side trips to Ireland’s iconic must see visitor attractions accompanied by the renowned endition of our Railtour Ireland First Class Hosts will create an unforgettable vacation.

Monday 29 September - will see us head out of Dublin and hug the spectacular east coast, as far as Wexford and after touring Waterford Crystal, overnight in Waterford Castle.

Tuesday 30 September – We depart Waterford and travel through the beautiful Suir Valley (stopping briefly at Clonmel) to Limerick Junction and from where we head south through the Golden Vale to Cork. After visiting Blarney and the English Market we overnight at Fota Island Resort.

Wednesday 1 October – After visiting Cobh we depart on our special train and retrace our path to Mallow where we head west to Killarney and tour the Ring of Kerry overnighting at the Killarney Park Hotel.

Thursday 2 October – Our exclusive train departs for Ennis via Mallow, Limerick Junction, and Limerick City, crossing the River Shannon just north of Limerick. Arriving in Ennis we head west to the Cliffs of Moher. Later we feast at Bunratty Castle and overnight at Dromoland Castle.

Friday 3 October – We leave Ennis for Galway along the Western Rail Corridor, pausing at Athenry to head along the shore of Galway Bay to Galway City.

Lunch is at Moran’s of the Weir and our guests are free to explore Galway for the afternoon and we overnight at The G Hotel.

Saturday 4 October – Stunning Connemara beckons and we tour by road, pausing for lunch at Ballinahinch Castle. We explore Clifden and the Sky Road before Kylemore Abbey, Leenane, and Westport where once again we join our private train for our return to Dublin, enjoying Dinner and entertainment aboard.

Jim Deegan, Director of Railtours Ireland First Class commented: “A fabulous itinerary from start to finish! This idea of a land cruise by rail in a special train through Ireland coupled with luxury five star hotels,( and of course our own coach always shadowing the train for transfers, tours, and luggage ) - has never been done before and will firmly put Ireland on the increasingly popular world rail touring map!

For more info please contact Jim Deegan jim@railtoursireland.com or +353 86 283 2607

Or Shane Roberts shane@railtoursireland.com +353 1 856 0045

Oh, but it can.... Hints why me & some of my train spotting friends use canon, such as milepost98 & I use the EOS 1100D and Andrew uses the canon 50D I think.... :rolleyes:

 

Milepost98:

http://www.flickr.com/mjyrailphotos

 

My self:

http://www.flickr.com/tonybonneybatrainphotos

 

Andrew:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/98302677@N03/

 

But me thinks I'm just digging my self a bigger hole

Can I jump in that hole with ya because I love my canon 7D and 20D

I have sent you a private message

Pack of 3x Hornby 9 Plank wagons (Weathered)

Product code R6218

€15 in Limerick or Posted to Ireland for extra €4.40

I have now found out that it's the enterprise coaching stock excuse my ignorance lol

The only silly question is the one you don't ask.

Awe Please no 'Canikon' debates, lets leave that to the 'fan buoys' on DpReview

 

It's just like iPhone v Android - They are not a religion, just consumer electronics that will collect dust on top of a wardrobe soon enough. Seriously, which ever system folks start with is the one they tend to stick with because of lenses acquired along the way. Canon and Nikon are equals on the DSLR patch.

The ultimate Canon vs Nikon shootout

You say its time for an upgrade, how about one of these.....

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/professional/index.aspx

 

You can't beat an good old canon

Some beauties there, and don't forget to put a nice piece of "L" glass on the front

Here it is, http://www.translink.co.uk/Corporate/Work-With-Us/Current-Jobs/19619/

We require an additional 3 Fleet Technicians (Painters) to work on a project to overhaul the Enterprise Fleet. You will work as part of a small team of painters to prepare and refinish railway carriages, and components, both internally and externally for in line with the requirements of livery schemes or component overhaul specifications through the application of paint, vinyl’s, labels and other refinishing techniques.

There was some jobs advertised on the NIR website looking for people to perform the DD refub in York road