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StevieB

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  1. It needs saving for posterity, not left to rot in the open air. Stephen
  2. This could be the first of three circle lines running through Belfast. The second would be the re-opened GNR(I) and NCC lines through Cookstown, while third would be the re-opened former GNR(I) line to Londonderry/Derry linked to the NCC line. This would tie in with a new line to Letterkenny proposed in the All Ireland Study. Stephen
  3. I particularly liked the 4-6-0, a might have been. I understand that Dundalk works was the limiting factor for the creation of such a loco. Stephen
  4. SECR grey livery if I’m not mistaken.
  5. The first stage in re-opening the Derry Road perchance. However, one of the biggest obstacles in linking Londonderry and Letterkenny is bridging the Foyle, a wide river for some considerable length. Following the old CDJRC route would be my favourite. Stephen
  6. What have we got here? It looks like a G class in the middle of the countryside. Stephen
  7. I had the pleasure of visiting Ashford Carbonnell many years ago with, now defunct, Worcester Circle to see Adavoyle Junction in action. It was a truly lovely day. I am pleased that it survives in the care of the South Dublin MRC. Stephen
  8. Some absolutely lovely stuff there. Stephen
  9. This is not new news, it has been on their website for many a long month. Stephen
  10. Some wonderful stuff, David. Stephen
  11. None of us know when our time will be up, so make the very most of each day. RIP. Stephen
  12. What can I say but that it’s a most impressive piece of work. Keep posting progress for us, please. Stephen
  13. The photo of Albert Quay is interesting in that the whole station area is awash with goods wagons. Oh the way things used to be in both of the islands. Stephen
  14. Considerable growth in the rail network in the Limerick area is proposed according to the latest issue of Railway Magazine. The already announced doubling of the line to Limerick Junction, plus re-opening the lines to Castlemungret and Adare to passenger traffic, two park and ride stations on the lines to Limerick Junction and Ballybrophy, a new station on the Ennis line and a rail link to Shannon airport. Big plans but then that is what is required to meet the challenge of combat global warming. Stephen
  15. And the Greystones shuttle. Stephen
  16. Does light grey also apply to Bulleid’s open wagons? Stephen
  17. Yup, weathering covers a multitude of sins. Stephen
  18. All the photos I’ve seen of CIE wagons have it as a very light grey. Is BR unfitted grey the correct shade? Stephen
  19. The boilers of the K1a’s would have been raised, just like the U1’s, to accommodate the larger diameter driving wheels. Stephen
  20. Regrettably that is the situation in railway preservation today.No matter how worthwhile something is, you can’t always save it for posterity. I have to hope that the sole surviving 2600 series railcar at Downpatrick will eventually be restored for future generations to see a significant piece of railway history. Stephen
  21. Has anyone spoken to Simon Dawson aka rue-d-etropal.com. He produces a fair amount of Irish prototypes already. Stephen
  22. I wonder how many other members of ICE there are on IRM? Stephen MICE
  23. I view rmweb on an iPad and the advert situation is destroying my enjoyment of the site. This has been raised with the powers that be and they are less than receptive. There are some on this site who can corroborate this. Long live IRM. Stephen
  24. So the 2700 railcars are being put to good use after death. Stephen
  25. I went on Saturday, not my normal day but my son came up from Plymouth this time so Saturday it was. It didn’t appear to be as crowded as previous years but a lovely day out nonetheless. It’s just a shame it is so expensive. Parking in Birmingham International station helped keep the cost down a bit. Stephen
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