snapper

They were working on the clearance work around the 1 1/2 milepost today.

I would love the wtt if you still have it JB

Thanks for info. They might be easily remedied without too much expense. A tractor with a hedge saw could cut the hedge rows right back along the route in about eight weeks. Then some serious weed spraying with simazine and paraquat will not only kill the weed but persist in the ballast for nearly 12months stopping regrowth. Aside from structures like the bridges and aqueduct the major cost would be the track work and re-ballasting if needed. I presume that section was upgraded to concrete sleepers in the 90s so the track may not be in bad condition, but if wooden sleepers the cost could be vastly higher. If they get the line earning revenue, and gradually bring it up to higher running speeds, in years to come they could run cruise liner pax specials from Foynes to Limerick during the cruise ship season. There is a fabulous little 'pullman' style train that brings cruise ship pax from Civitavecchia into Rome.

A far as I know the line is all wooden sleepers and the whole lot would need to be replaced.

Hi snapper, sorry our posts crossed, was on the phone. Yes I can see freight only keeping the cost down. The viaduct looks a little shaky!

 

 

Found a few interesting links:

 

https://irishrailwaydevelopments.wordpress.com/2013/12/09/railfreight-from-foynes-again

http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/f/foynes

Even before the line was disconnected in Limerick no trains were allowed past Ballingrane due to structural condition of Robertstown

One possible saving grace when it comes to cost is that it only needs to restored as a freight line, if its 25mph all the way it doesn't really matter but there could be a number of bigger financial costs like Roberstown viaduct.

Where would I get one of those posters?? Love the artwork.

If you drop us a PM on the facebook page we should be able to sort you out an A4 copy

https://www.facebook.com/RPSIDublin

Amazing collection, thanks for sharing

Hornby track for sale in fair condition, collection available in Limerick city or postage available for extra but will depend on what and how much you buy, any questions ect feel free to ask.

3rd Radius double curve (x8) €1 each

2nd Radius double curve (x2) €1 each

1st Radius double curve (x8) €1 each

2nd radius curve (x3) €1 each

R500 standard straight (x18) €1 each

R501 double straight (x1) €1each

Diamond crossover (x2) €5 each

R620 Gauge Railer/ Uncoupler (x4) €2 each

Left hand standard point (x3) €5 each

Right hand standard point (x7) €5 each

Standard Y point (x1) €5 each

Right hand curve point (x1) €5 each

I have a few non Irish books for sale, €5 each they are all hardbacks. Unfortunately due to the size and weight they will be €8 each to post (except A history of the steam train workhorse which is €5) If you buy more than one there may be savings on combined postage

Alternatively they can be collected Limerick city.

Now, you'll definitely have to negotiate with the Ministry of the Interior for this one, but this is a bid on it, maybe by a club….

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/121501606087?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

It might be simpler to get planning permission for a real railway

price is a bit steep

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/LIMA-205159-IE-CIE-IRISH-RAILWAYS-CLASS-201-LOCO-216-RIVER-DODDER-MINT-BOXED-nc-/331422674305?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:IE:3160

I am pretty sure (assuming this is the same as most other forums I use) you cant copy and paste a table from word into a post but you can create a table in a post manually using the table button. An alternative here might be to attach the word document to the post.

19:05

Update: car has been removed from the line. Maynooth services have resumed subject to delays

I think this one tops the lot

Irish Rail at 18:14

Services currently suspended between Coolmine & Clonsilla due to a vehicle been driven onto the line at Porterstown

They are all on youtube, just search "Train spotting tv series 1 or 2"

great stuff thanks

Still some tickets left on Nov 29th and Dec 8th for anybody interested

Times for anybody interested

Saturday 29th

 

 

Pearse Arr: 09:55 (coaches) and 10:05 (461)

Pearse : Dep 10:20

Maynooth : Arr 11:10 Dep 12:00

Pearse : Arr 12:39 Dep 13:48

Maynooth Arr 14:35 Dep 15:10

Pearse Arr 15:47 Dep (Diesel) 16:05

Maynooth Arr 16:50 Dep 17:10

Pearse arr: 17:49 Dep (for Connolly) 18:50

Connolly Arr 18:57

 

 

Sunday 30th

 

Pearse Arr: 10:10 (coaches) and 10:20(461)

Pearse : Dep 10:45

Maynooth : Arr 11:30 Dep 12:05

Pearse : Arr 12:50 Dep 14:00

Maynooth Arr 14:50 Dep 15:20

Pearse arr: 16:01 Dep (for Connolly) 16:25

Connolly Arr 16:38

Notes: The last movement each day from Pearse to Connolly is an empty movement and may operate early / later

That's eminently sensible - the cement bubble might be a good place to start - popular, unique, and probably required in some numbers.

I could see a RTR bubble being hugely popular, particularly if the price is right.

If a Mark IV DVT was being produced i would want it done right (Directional lights etc) & with the matching coaches otherwise your taking a huge gamble on an inferior model. The bar has been raised by Murphy's Models & i would like to keep it there!!!

Actually (I may be alone here) I would like to see Murphy's Models lower the bar a little, NOT in terms of the physical quality but scale back a little say with the inclusion of a speaker. Sure it's nice to have it if you want sound but I would prefer it to be an option to fit one later for those that want it and reduce the cost of the model in the first place.

In principal I have no objection to pre paying for a model but there would need to be a lot more confirmed details before I actually commit money. For myself I have five main concerns / questions

1. What Model / Livery

2. What price

3. Quality control

4. Risk of failure

5. Who is running the show / producing the model

I used green mineral felt as an underlay before, it looks ok on OO gauge would would be more at home on O gauge. It does have some affect on sound damping but as I have never used cork before I cant compare them. I found the best way to fix it to the base board was using hot glue.

Just spotted this, I have no idea how good it is but for £2.92 (about €4) I figured it might be worth a shot

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-Tools-60335-Helping-Magnifying/dp/B001BMSBD4/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1415706515&sr=8-18&keywords=magnifying+glass

Ya the yards and sidings would be off limits to passengers so I guess it would have to be on a platform and platform availability varies a lot depending on where you want to stay and what time you want to leave in the morning. As for stations staying open I would guess that they would have to pay IE to have the relevant station manned all night?? or maybe they are planning a late departure from one location and slow move to another??

beautiful, thanks