Killian Keane

Did the locos whistles play all the right notes just in the wrong order?

If I could go back in time? It would probably be the Hibernia, an unusual design even for the time and obviously significant in being the first loco in Ireland, then theres the Princess, the first loco built here In terms of something that stood a realistic chance of survival I would agree about the Waterford and Tramore 2-2-2 tank, or indeed a main line 2-4-0 such as the WLWR G3 or MGWR G2, the latter of course not only being the last main line 2-4-0 in Ireland but Europe in general

Extraordinary to see movement after so many years Is the plan for A3 to eventually have it running? If so it would probably be the first time two As had been seen running together this century

I had the pleasure of encountering this loco in person recently at Stradbally, as well as a number of other live steam locos, the connection only occurring to me now

Rebuilt MGWR class A is underway, any good photographs or better drawings much appreciated

Ive had great experience using Postal Pickup in Derry, doesnt work for everything however because under certain circumstances a lot of places in the UK wont post to the North, I believe due to GPSR

Thank goodness outside cylinders are almost entirely confined to the Narrow gauge on Irish railways, and that Walschaerts only appears on a portion of those!

Now that GSR 800, as the person that commissioned the K1 smokebox doors has received his, consider the order books open to the general public at 5 euros each with the hand wheel included

Did you have to jump through many hurdles? Im very conscious of their having the only Dublin and Kingstown coach remaining

Extraordinary stuff Harry! 3rd loco is in the primordial stages, watch this space!

K1s entering mass production!

Fair swap for Kettering 3 right?

certainly, the MGWR A class will be first but Ill be more than happy to get on with the 400s afterwards

yes I can do full tenders, Ive done them in the past though not to my current standards, the WLWR goods will be getting one, the only thing is using a modern RTR chassis for the loco the wiring between loco and tender will have to be re-soldered in such a way as that the loco will run without being connected to the tender pickups