228RiverOwenboy

On the topic of liveries and 121s, that reminded me of something...

In '89, 124 received a "Suburban" livery; essentially the IR (1987) livery but with a dull green stripe. A Mark 3 was also given this treatment, but the livery on that was very short-lived, even shorter than 124's livery. Apparently the idea was a mix of the DART? I'm not too sure, I wouldn't take my word for it, but that's what the description below the original photo had stated.

Does anyone have any more photos of this livery of 124? Perhaps even the unknown Mark 3 that had also received a similar livery?

Any info is much appreciated, thank you.

Credit - seagoebox/Michael

1 minute ago, Westcorkrailway said:

Hard to believe that was almost a year ago now! 

Indeed! Still curious as to what/how she's doing as we speak...

Still can't get over how gorgeous she looked in May '22... Spanking clean too - a sight I like to see!

Credit - own work

Anyone know what platform she'll be rolling into Connolly?

That's what I'm wondering haha... Hope they don't treat her like B141; used her once for a railtour and let it sit in a shed... 

I personally think that the colour scheme was a little unwise... As a lot of dirt/dust will make it look like a weathered silver A Class!

On 20/2/2023 at 1:31 AM, Josef2000 said:

 found complete set of diagrams

Where?

Fair play to all members involved; great work!

Oh how I love to see an update on the Maam Cross project! Great work so far. I must wonder, how did the brake van catch fire... And when? 

17 minutes ago, B141 said:

 Also DH3 is in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales but is just an empty shell like C227.

You'd be right in saying that...

Also, weren't these things prone to overheating constantly?

My apologies, sir.

I actually did have a question in mind about said project... Is it going to be a mix of narrow and broad gauge? Or is the narrow gauge just temporary and will be laid over with 5'3 track?

2 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said:

I’m pretty sure a few quick google searches and you will find the answer very fast lol

https://www.alamy.com/moyasta-junction-clare-ireland-27th-june-2022-a-diesel-locomotive-awaiting-restoraation-at-moyasta-co-clare-ireland-picture-david-creedon-image473781922.html?imageid=452A6CBA-69A3-4AA8-8CB3-A9FD68D7FAB9&p=442236&pn=1&searchId=91b0f9d6628079325dcdb446db126405&searchtype=0

And so you were right... Lol

3 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said:

….but it’s relatively safe and sound  

Coming next year...

THE C227 HUNT!

1 minute ago, Westcorkrailway said:

It’s not there anymore!!!!!

its in a super secret location where no one will ever find it….

(I’m actually suprised no one has “found it” since)

Oh? I wasn't aware of that! I really hope it isn't gone... That'd be another C' lost to the scrap heap!

15 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said:

The right job would be C202/227 but it would require a bit of cash and hard work which im not sure would be worth in in the eyes of the model village…both those Park Royal’s have since been cosmetically overhauled.

I do agree with you, I'd love to see C227 cosmetically done up. To those who are wondering where she is... Well-https://www.google.ie/maps/place/52°18'52.8"N+7°08'54.1"W/@52.3146815,-7.1485529,342m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x87ca7776c120fbe0!2zNTLCsDE4JzUyLjgiTiA3wrAwOCc1NC4xIlc!3b1!8m2!3d52.3146667!4d-7.1483611!3m4!1s0x0:0x87ca7776c120fbe0!8m2!3d52.3146667!4d-7.1483611

It's sad to see how badly she's rotted since 2001... Poor thing...

1 hour ago, Westcorkrailway said:

This shunter is CSE mallow number 1 or 2 (can’t remember) both Mallow 88DS were preserved. One is in “Clonakikty Model railway village” pretending to be a steam engine! 
 

What a way to be preserved...

I remember coming across it in person, and it felt really weird seeing such a shunter being disguised as some goofy steamie!

I must wonder though... Is this

On 5/2/2023 at 9:00 PM, 228RiverOwenboy said:

Apparently someone (somewhere online) said that a shunter will be making it's way to Maam Cross at some point...

 

 

 

Would I be correct in saying that it'll be this? Or will 230 be given a new lease of life? 

I must wonder... Is this the shunter that was cosmetically restored in Belturbet station in Cavan? Or is there another origin of this shunter...

Just now, Colin R said:

Just want to check is this a 88DS model?

I'm not too sure... I came across it in person during the opening day in May 2022, but I didn't take much notice of it - I honestly wish I did though!

I think it may be an 88DS model by the looks of it...

1 minute ago, Westcorkrailway said:

It’s being done up by the apprentice welders in the core….big issue is the breaks….

 

The CSE liveries we’re a bit all over the shop. So it’s hard to know what it will look like come the end of restoration….tbh I’d hope for some of the more out there 

 

thiis thread breifly discuses those liveries (I wish Hornby would hurry up and release this model!)

 

 

Oh my, if they picked a livery like that, I'd be certain that it'd look more stylish and classy than no.1 "Carlow"!

...I'm excited to see more of the Maam Cross project, I've been constantly checking for more updates haha... Very exciting for me! 

1 minute ago, Westcorkrailway said:

Yes, the “Halfway Ruston” as I call it is 100 percent going to maam cross it’s a locomotive very real attachment too being the last stand of the CRRS and being located a couple of KMs from my house….hard to believe it’s been over 10 years since I last saw her move….although it may not be the only shunter west bound! 

D'awww, no 230 in Connemara; haha!

I wonder if they'll do her up into something like the RPSI's "Carlow" Ruston...

Apparently someone (somewhere online) said that a shunter will be making it's way to Maam Cross at some point...

Would I be correct in saying that it'll be this? Or will 230 be given a new lease of life? 

Hello and good evening;

I've recently come across the different types of IE Mark 3s, particularly the Citygold and Executive coaches (7161 & 7162). I was wondering if there was any difference in the seating (upholstery-wise)? Were there window curtains added them like the Mark 4 Citygolds? 

If anyone has any knowledge or photos, please do show or tell - as I am currently attempting to compile as much info as I can! 

Thank you. 

(7161 & 7162 and 7156)

I wonder where it is now... Perhaps at said Greenway in Limerick?

On 2/9/2022 at 11:31 AM, Mike Beckett said:

So do I, but I’m too busy struggling with our existing locos.

More people need to care and need to contribute if a difference is to be made. Opining on forums and Facebook doesn’t translate into contributions of time and money. If it did, we’d be sorted.

It is hard to maintain these locos with only a handful of people, and I understand that entirely. It's just sad that some people have no respect for other's property and proceed to vandalise it without a care in the world. The poor things either have smashed windows, doused in graffiti or have missing parts.

On 30/8/2022 at 3:52 PM, DoctorPan said:

Currently awaiting driver training and trial running before she can haul a railtour.

Ah, lovely to hear! I wonder if she'll be able to run under her own power publicly by the end of the year... 

While 134 is fully done up, poor 124 sadly rots away under tarp along with other rolling stock within Moyasta, Co. Clare - it's a sad fate, that only surviving Mark 3 DVT's body is now corroding from the elements! I genuinely wish they were in a better place...

Now that she's (cosmetically) restored, what's next for her? What is she doing now? Since I saw 134 in her original livery (which was a bittersweet choice in my honest opinion!), I've been curious about the plans set for her! Will she run a railtour by the end of the year?

Any info is appreciated!