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I can confirm those numbers are wrong, about double that left. They will also be available from the RPSI stand at the Blackrock show

If by green ones you mean the Dublin based heritage set, which is mostly green, then the answer is yes. They ran together until the heritage set was withdrawn in 2010. There was also two green cravens in a temporary livery for a while (1529 & 1539) Then there is the Whitehead based MK2 set and the cravens have not run with those, while the couplers and brakes are compatible the the gangways are not.

there is a bit more detail here

http://www.dttas.ie/speeches/2017/minister-ross-budget-2018-speech

Public Transport

 

My top priority over the next few years is to rapidly increase investment in public transport while also increasing public transport services. Next year, I will invest over €400 million in public transport infrastructure, and this will rise to over €500m in 2019, over €700 million in 2020 and almost 1.1 billion in 2021. That is a four-year capital envelope for public transport of over 2.7 billion euro. It represents a 275 percent increase in investment over that period; and it is a clear signal of the importance the Government is putting on providing good public transport. I am particularly pleased that this substantial allocation allows me to invest in a much needed, fundamental overhaul of the bus network in Dublin, which will make it faster, more reliable, convenient and affordable.

 

I am allocating more than three-quarters of a billion euro for the BusConnects programme; a transformative investment package that will finance new and expanded bus routes and greatly improve bus access through and around the Capital. This programme represents the most integrated investment programme ever undertaken in bus transport in the Capital. It recognises that we need to do much more that simply add more buses to the existing network, with all of its inherent bottlenecks and other constraints. It is about adding more buses to a system that is reformed to ensure that it flows better, so that we actually carry many more passengers and get them to their destination quicker.

 

In relation to public transport services, in 2018 we will be providing an 8 percent increase in overall funding to support Public Service Obligation services. This will enable the continued delivery of socially necessary but financially unviable services throughout the country. Such PSO services have grown in recent years, and the increase in funding in 2018 is a cumulative increase over three years (2016-2018) of €75 million, or 36%.

 

The 2018 funding will also facilitate some further expansion, including the commencement next year of the planned roll-out of bus market opening, part of which will involve increased frequency on a number of core routes.

 

Alongside this, Rural Transport services that respond to local needs have also increased and we will continue to support these through enhanced funding.

 

With regard to rail, there will be over 680 million euro capital investment in additional rail infrastructure between now and 2021. This will deliver additional Luas capacity on top of the soon-to-be complete Luas Cross-City project, which will be a hugely beneficial addition to the public transport system in our Capital City. This amount will also help fund additional trams and longer trams across the entire Luas network.It will also fund the City Centre Re-signalling Project to improve speeds through the central Dublin part of the mainline rail network, and a new Central Traffic Control Centre which will enable the DART Expansion Programme to progress, and it will help improve national rail movements too.Additional funding will also increase the rail fleet and allow further progress to be made on the electrification of both the Northern rail line to Balbriggan and the Maynooth line. Further funding commitments for electrification of the Kildare line to Hazelhatch as part of Dart Expansion will be considered in the context of the 10 year capital plan. We are continuing to invest strongly in maintenance and safety projects to keep our national railway system safe and effective.

 

With today’s 4-year capital envelope, we are progressing preparation of the Metro North; construction work on this project will start in 2021, with passenger services starting in 2027. The 10-year capital plan to be published in the coming months will include the funding for the period to complete this significant addition to public transport. I also expect to include a number of other significant major investments in that forthcoming 10-year plan.

 

Transport is not just for the able-bodied, every citizen must be able to avail of public transport with as much ease as possible. To that end, while all accessibility is designed into new public transport projects, I am also providing multi-annual funding of almost 30 million euro over the next four years for retro-fitting of older existing public transport facilities to improve accessibility. This effectively doubles the previously planned investment amount.

Full timings for anybody interested

Dublin Connolly 08.05

Drumcondra 08.09

Glasnevin Jctn. 08.12

Inchicore 08.23

Hazelhatch 08.32

Sallins 08.38

Newbridge 08.45

Kildare 08.49

Cherryville Jctn. 08.52

Monasterevin 08.56

Portarlington 09.02 09.03

Portlaoise 09.13

Ballybrophy 09.27

Lisduff 09.32

Templemore 09.37

Thurles 09.45 09.53

Limerick Jctn. 10.14

Charleville 10.34

Mallow 10.48 10.50

Cork 11.16 11.50

Mallow 12.17 12.45

Banteer 12.59

Millstreet 13.11

Rathmore 13.19

Killarney 13.40 13.50

Farranfore 14.10 14.20

Tralee 14.40 15.50

Farranfore 16.07

Killarney 16.32 16.57

Rathmore 17.15

Millstreet 17.25

Banteer 17.36 17.40

Mallow 17.57 18.00

Charleville 18.15

Limerick Jctn. 18.38 18.47

Thurles 19.06

Templemore 19.13

Lisduff 19.18

Ballybrophy 19.24

Portlaoise 19.37

Portarlington 19.46 19.47

Monasterevin 19.54

Cherryville Jctn. 19.57

Kildare 19.59

Newbridge 20.03

Sallins 20.09

Hazelhatch 20.17

Inchicore 20.26

Glasnevin Jctn. 20.32

Drumcondra 20.35

Dublin Connolly 20.42

53% off Narrow Gauge Rolling Stock : An Irish Railway Pictorial €7.86 delivered

https://www.bookdepository.com/Narrow-Gauge-Rolling-Stock-Desmond-Coakham/9780711031494?ref=grid-view&qid=1507275743508&sr=1-7

Might be of interest, Pictures in link

The RPSI are delighted to announce the arrival of a limited edition run of our Cravens coaches in model form. Produced in 1/76 scale, the limited edition pack feature open coaches 1505 and 1532 along with snack car 1508. The models will only be available as a complete set in their own specially commissioned box. All funds raised from the sale of these coaches will go towards the purchase of a water bowser truck for our steam operations with any remaining funds going to support the restoration of our 121 class locomotive 134.

 

This production run is limited to 250 units and are sure to be popular with modellers/collectors and supporters of the RPSI. It would be the intention that should these models sell out there will be a subsequent production run of three further open coaches. This will allow people to create and authentic length train of RPSI Cravens coaches. The cost for the limited edition pack will be €159.99. It would be the intention that these models will be available for purchase on the upcoming Munster Double railtour on the 14th of October.

 

Details and availability of the models for general ordering and sale will be confirmed shortly.

 

The RPSI would like to acknowledge the great assistance from Paddy Murphy of Murphy Models in the creation of these models and thank him for his ongoing support of the RPSI.

why can I never find buyers with that sort of money.

No, most are colour light, I think there are 1 or 2 controlled by check cabin that are semaphore.The Foynes and Castlemungret branches were semaphore prior to being disconnected.

So instead of the new points and signals being mechanical they would now need to be digitally controlled effectively.

Thats pretty much it

is there any effect on the wagon works, gantry siding or storage sidings on the approaches to the station or will all of these be resignalled?

As far as I know the layout will remain the same with the exception of straightening platform 3. The signals are being replaced with new led heads but the positioning should be the same.

You're saying that there are barriers to reopening Foynes, or not?

 

I would not be one bit surprised if IE did something was fine to prevent any reopening!

Currently Foynes and Castlemungret are disconnected at Limerick Check and have been for some time, to reopen you would need new points and signalling (not to mention a complete relay of the line). After these works you would still need new points and new signalling just controlled from a different place.

They are closing Limerick station Cabin and Check Cabin and merging them into a single computer based control system to be located in one of the old offices, which will presumably be relocated to the new signalling center to be based in Heuston at a later date. Platform 3 is to be straitened out and relayed and I believe they will be demolishing check cabin. There is no provision for Foynes or Castlemungret in the works but there is also barriers to adding them later if required. They are also planning work on the Shannon bridge in Limerick.

GNR I think. I will be having a good punt on this

Anyone going to the auction,? I hope to travel down

I hope to go but it depends on what time I can get finished

is it ok to pay on the day for the deisel railtour on friday?

Yup there are still tickets available, drop us a pm over here and we will sort you out. Just need to put a name to the reservation and you can pay on the day

https://www.facebook.com/RPSIDublin

(if you are not on facebook feel free to drop me a pm here)

Some information for any photographers who may be out and about over the weekend, any questions please feel free to ask

and while I hope I don't have to say it to you guys, please don't trespass on the railway:trains:

Thursday 4th May

85 + RPSI MK2s

Whitehead 09:06

Carrickfergus 09:18 09:20

Greenisland 09:28

Bleach Green 09:34

Yorkgate 09:45

Belfast Central 09:47 09:57

Lisburn 10:18 10:53

Lurgan 11:14

Portadown 11:22 11:25

Poyntzpass 11:39

Newry 11:47

Dundalk 12:05 12:30

Drogheda 12:58 13:00

Laytown 13:06

Balbriggan 13:13

Skerries 13:18

Malahide 13:26

Howth Junction 13:32

Dublin Connolly 13:45

Friday 5th May

Diesel Loco + RPSI Cravens

DUBLIN Connolly 10.30

Drumcondra 10.34

Glasnevin Jctn. 10.37

Islandbridge Jctn. 10.45

Hazelhatch 10.57

Sallins 11.03

Newbridge 11.11

Kildare 11.15

Monasterevin 11.23

Portarlington 11.30 11.40

Portlaoise 11.49

Ballybrophy 12.04 12.14

Templemore 12.27 12.37

Thurles 12.45

Limerick Jctn. 13.04

Charleville 13.26 13.34

Mallow 13.51 13.59

Banteer 14.13 14.20

Millstreet 14.32

Rathmore 14.42 14.52

KILLARNEY 15.14 17:00

Rathmore 17.18

Millstreet 17.28

Banteer 17.39

Mallow 17.54 17.56

Charleville 18.13

Limerick Jctn. 18.36

Thurles 18.55

Templemore 19.01

Ballybrophy 19.12

Portlaoise 19.25

Portarlington 19.35

Monasterevin 19.41

Kildare 19.46

Newbridge 19.50

Sallins 19.57

Hazelhatch 20.04

Inchicore 20.13

Islandbridge Jctn. 20.14

Glasnevin Jctn. 20.20

DUBLIN Connolly 20.30

Saturday 6th of May

RPSI steam loco 4 – Light Engine

Dublin Connolly 08.15

Glasnevin Jctn. 08.24

Islandbridge Jctn. 08.33

Inchicore 08.38

Hazelhatch 08.58

Sallins 09.14 09.22

Newbridge 09.38

Kildare 09.48 10.06

Monasterevin 10.19

Portarlington 10:30

RPSI Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens

Dublin Connolly 09.30

Glasnevin Jctn. 09.39

Islandbridge Jctn. 09.49

Inchicore 09.53

Hazelhatch 10.14

Sallins 10.22

Newbridge 10.29

Kildare 10.35

Monasterevin 10.42

Portarlington 10:48

At Portarlington there is a loco change with loco 4 taking the cravens onward to Limerick via Athlone and loco 85 heading light engine to Kilkenny via Kildare

RPSI Steam loco 4 + RPSI Cravens

Portarlington 11:24

Geashill 11.35

Tullamore 11.43

Clara 11.53

Clonnydonnin 12.03 12.16

Athlone 12.27 13.02

Ballinasloe 13.19

Woodlawn 13.30 13.40

Attymon 13.47

Athenry 13.55 14.30

Craughwell 14.39

Ardrahan 14.47

Gort 14.56 15.21

Ennis 15.44

Sixmilebridge 16.00

Limerick 16.23

RPSI Loco 85 Light Engine

Portarlington 12.05

Monasterevin 12.13

Kildare 12.26 12.35

Athy 13.04 13.34

Carlow 13.55 14.35

Muine Bheag 14.55

Kilkenny 15.40

Sunday 7th of May

RPSI Loco 4 + RPSI Cravens

Limerick 09.10

Dromkeen 09.28

Limerick Jctn 09.39

Tipperary 09.50 10.05

Cahir 10.35

Clonmel 11.00 11.35

Carrick-On-Suir 12.06 12.16

Waterford 12.53 14:35

Ballyhale 15.00

Thomastown 15.07

Kilkenny 15.26

The is a loco change in Kilkenny with loco 85 heading for Dublin with the RPSI Cravens and loco 4 remaining in Kilkenny

RPSI Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens

Kilkenny 16.13

Muine Bheag 16.35

Carlow 16.50 16.58

Athy 17.11 17.41

Kildare 18.00 18.01

Newbridge 18.10

Sallins 18.18

Hazelhatch 18.26

Inchicore 18.39

Islandbridge Jctn. 18.41

Glasnevin Jctn. 18.48

Dublin Connolly 18.56

Monday 8th of May

RPSI Loco 85 + RPSI Mk2s

Dublin Connolly 11:30

Howth Junction 11:48

Malahide 11:56

Skerries 12:06

Balbriggan 13:13

Drogheda 12:27

Dundalk 12:53 13:10

Newry 13:33

Poyntzpass 13:41

Portadown 13:53 13:55

Lurgan 14:03

Lisburn 14:21 14:30

Belfast Central 14:45 15:07

Yorkgate 15:12

Bleach Green 15:18

Greenisland 15:22

Carrickfergus 15:26 15:28

Whitehead 15:39

Steam Loco 4 Light Engine

Kilkenny 09.50

Muine Bheag 10.16

Carlow 10.34

Athy 10.54 11.17½

Kildare 11.48

Newbridge 11.59

Sallins 12.13

Hazelhatch 12.28

Inchicore 12.46

Islandbridge Jctn. 12.51

Glasnevin Jctn. 13.02

DUBIN Connolly 13.10

Railtours Ireland Cobh-Killarney special train (3x ICR) will run again on Wednesday coming. Leaves Cobh 08:40, one of extremely few trains to operate non stop through Cork. Ex Killarney 14:25 from memory.

A 3 piece ICR not quite as exciting as 10 piece MK3

Those loaded weights would be about right. Empty they range from 47.1 to 50.1 tonnes depending on the unit

A1 Driving W/catering 50.1

A2 Driving standard 49.4

B1 / B2 Standard intermediate 47.1/47.3

Two 071s are not required at all, its to add a different element to the tour. All 071s are fitted for multiple working it was just never used before now.

A date for the books :) Should be some roar from a pair of 071 in notch 8

https://www.facebook.com/events/117058692173236/

After the success of ‘The Marble Tribesman’ we are delighted to announce are next Diesel tour for 2017.

 

Our next tour entitled ‘The Munster Double’ will take place on the 14th of October 2017 and will see the first time two 071 Class GM locos will work in multiple throughout.

 

The tour will depart Dublin Connolly and head South along the mainline to Cork. The train will then head back to Mallow and out the Kerry Road towards Tralee. There will be several photo stops along the route so make sure you have enough memory cards and batteries to last the day!

 

All proceeds from this railtour will go directly to the continuation of the restoration of GM 121 Class No 134.

 

Tickets will be available for online booking this week.

Do you mean the Marble Trubesman on Saturday the 8th of April?

Connolly 08:15

Kildare 09:00

Portarlington 09:14 - 09:24

Geashill 09:34 - 09:40

Tullamore 09:47

Clara 09:57 - 10:08

Clonnydonnin 10:15

Athlone 10:25-10:35

Ballinasloe 10:52 - 11:17

Woodlawn 11:29 - 11:39

Attymon 11:46 - 11:58

Athenry 12:07

Galway 12:23 - 13:35

Athenry 14:11

Attymon 14:18

Woodlawn 14:24 - 14:34

Ballinasloe 14:44- 15:00

Athlone 15:17

Clonnydonnin 15:25

Clara 15:22

Tullamore 15:41

Geashill 15:49

Portarlington 16:00

Kildare 16:14 - 16:48

Athy 17:03

Carlow 17:15 -17:25

Munine Bheag 17:36

Kilkenny 17:56 - 18:35

Muine Bheag 18:51

Carlow 19:02

Athy 19:12 - 19:26

Kildare 19:45

Connolly 20:30

Im not so sure, there was a requirement to do a brake test , that requires the test to be performed in the last vehicle of a fitted train.

There is a requirement to perform a bake test (specifically a brake continuity test) between the front of the train, usually the locomotive and the rear of the last vehicle. Where the last vehicle is a brake van there is a brake lever and vacuum gauge in the guards compartment to allow this, where the last vehicle is a standard coach or freight wagon ect this is done via a device called a tailpiece. The tailpiece fits on the end of the vacuum hose and contains a vacuum gauge and valve to allow the brake test.

I am sure I have a picture of one somewhere, I will post it if I can find it.

I believe the funding was part of the money for the creation of the museum

Well this is a quote from the recent e-bulletin

As for who thought it was a good idea , probably the same people who wont put the Dublin based Facebook or twitter links in the email bulletins. or put any Dublin based contact details on the website.

There seems to be some confusion regarding the new website, especially in regard to accessing information not related to the museum, specifically membership.

 

Maybe the membership details could be easier to find; but currently they are at:

 

“About” -> “Become A Member” (here)

 

The designers are still working on the website and in the fullness of time we hope to make it so that the museum is part of the RPSI, and not vice versa. But at the present, the funders are insisting that the branding should be museum-related.

 

Note (1): The proposed Members’ private area is not yet running. Instructions on how to log in will be included in a Bulletin when it is available for use.

 

Note (2): The programme of events for 2017 is now available.

The old rail fan news and old issues of 5 foot 3 are supposed to be coming back but no date (not even an aspirational date) has been given. The other information about locos and waggons is also supposed to return but in the meantime we are left with this mess which lacks some basic features like links to the Dublin and Belfast operations Facebook pages and twitter

Supposedly it was a rush job due to time tables being imposed by the external funding.

List updated with sold items removed

All of the books are available for collection in Limerick or I can post at cost.

 

 

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In time of Civil War (Hardback) €10

 

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Gleam of the lines (hardback) €10

 

 

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The Harcourt Street Line (hardback) €10

 

 

 

Irish railways Past and resent Vol 1 € 8 SOLD

 

 

Twenty years of progress (Hardback) €8 SOLD

 

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Tales of the Permanent way (Hardback) €8

 

 

Irish Railway Album (hardback) €8 SOLD

 

 

Irish Railways in Colour, a second glance (hardback) €8 SOLD

 

 

Irish railways of past and present – Dublin (Hardback) € 10 SOLD

 

 

Lost lines of County Donegal €5 SOLD

 

 

Lost lines of Galway and the North West €5 SOLD

 

 

Lost Lines of Limerick and the South west €5[/QUOTE]

All of the books are available for collection in Limerick or I can post at cost.

In time of Civil War (Hardback) €10

Gleam of the lines (hardback) €10

The Harcourt Street Line (hardback) €10

Irish railways Past and resent Vol 1 € 8

Twenty years of progress (Hardback) €8

Tales of the Permanent way (Hardback) €8

Irish Railway Album (hardback) €8

Irish Railways in Colour, a second glance (hardback) €8

Irish railways of past and present – Dublin (Hardback) € 10

Lost lines of County Donegal €5

Lost lines of Galway and the North West €5

Lost Lines of Limerick and the South west €5