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I assumed it was an IRM manufacturing phase rather than anything prototypical but I honestly have no idea.

Maybe Phase 1 & 2? (SO is just standard open I guess) I'd be interested to know the correct answer too.

The dicky Taras at least have been mentioned.

A bit like these...

I guess the greenway at least protects the alignment from development if nothing else. There is nothing really between Midleton and Youghal and Youghal is a small town (today). I do believe that at present there are better places the money can be invested in the rail network (in Cork). Building the proposed new stations and double tracking to Midleton will bring 10 times more new customers than relaying the 15kms to Youghal would. Some day maybe but personally I think Light rail from Kent into the city and out into the southern and western suburbs should be a much higher priority than Youghal, for now. You can all stone me now

I think it looks fairly positive. Cork's smokey tunnel and through the 5 minute frequency area would be an ideal place to electrify, should these hybrid battery/electric railcars become a thing (and personally I think they will as they make a lot of sense on cost grounds). Let the units charge the batteries under the wires in the middle of the system and operate on battery power out to the termini (where short sections of OHLE would allow trains to recharge a bit while waiting for their next turn of duty. I know that's not part of this plan but long term it's an ideal use case for this tech. The future of the vast majority of passenger rail journeys in Ireland is urban. The regional cities have been largely neglected and yeah, Dublin has a poor rail network for a European capital too.

The Eal is an open high sided wagon. Typical loads would be scrap metal, coal, aggregates. Even finished steel I think.

Lovely stuff. Really nicely done. I particularly like the Eal.

I will not be getting one as I don't need to commute anywhere daily. For the odd time I need to go into Berlin it isn't really worth it for me. Great boost for people who do commute. For comparison a monthly ticket for Berlin ABC which would be something like the short hop zone around Dublin is currently €90 and is only valid locally. The new ticket is valid nationwide on local and regional transport. It'll be good for Brandenburg and other areas surrounding big cities as it will encourage day trips out of Berlin and other cities into the surrounding regions. Only downside is it's subscription only and non-transferable. The current Berlin tickets are available spontaneously or as subscriptions and are transferable, even the cheaper subscription options. But that's a small complaint really given the benefits.

Looks like access was a bit tricky Eoin. Did you mix the concrete yourself on site?

This one will someday adorn the small PW compound at Kildare: Needs a very light dusting of grime when the oil paints have cured. The cab windows are crystal clear which is unlikely in a dusty environment moving ballast around.

Your yellow bags maybe? Pic credit: Ernie.

What you see on the wagon is not the actual bag though, it's the outer loose sheath or pallet wrap. Try to find pics of the product you're interested in on a pallet rather than loose.

It seems like we're as close to consensus as the security council of the United Nations.

So no STIR locos existed after this date?

Good stuff. When did 191 hit the buffers in Clonsilla?

Damn I was aiming for south Kildare. Must do better lol. Now you've reminded me of the time a young Garda asked me why I was riding around on an old Suzuki GSX 250 with "foreign plates". The foreign plate being IIT 702....a pre 87 Leitrim plate.

Great to hear you're doing well Ken. The backdrop on Port Breige is nice and subtle isn't it? Did you fade it to give that hazy appearance? There is something jarring to me when the photo backdrop is too clear. In the real world things get hazy in the distance. This one really works well.

A bit more weathering fun, this time with an agricultural theme... This baler hasn't been used for many years, not since the round baler replaced it. Sun bleached paint from lying up out behind the barn most likely: The livestock trailer sees regular, erm use: These old Masseys are still doing the odd light duty: And best not ask what this thing is used for: Group photo:

Nope. Swaps only .

Hi all. I am considering selling my weathered fert wagons. I have previously posted images on the forum in my workbench thread: https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/9994-philips-workbench/page/7/ I am not sure what I would consider a fair price for them so if there's any interest, feel free to send me a PM.

Hi all, I have 3 of the black roofed Murphy mk2d's in IE livery. I would like to swap these for 3 with orange roofs. If there's any interest feel free to PM me. Cheers!

What about location? Must it be in north Dublin etc?

I wonder is there any other space in Malahide that could work. I even wonder would a hotel in the area (or anywhere suitable) offer a large function room for free as long as they get to do all the catering....I worked in a "function room" hotel as a teenager. October/November was dead because most such hotels make their money from weddings and the summer months are much more popular. Or would Fingal Co. Co. have another large "hall" somewhere in the county that could be used, again using the Malahide museum angle.

I wonder could Fingal Co. Co. be persuaded to provide such a space in Malahide Castle, given their connection with the model railway museum.