StevieB

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

What have we got here? It looks like a G class in the middle of the countryside. Stephen

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

Some absolutely lovely stuff there. Stephen

This is not new news, it has been on their website for many a long month. Stephen

Some wonderful stuff, David. Stephen

None of us know when our time will be up, so make the very most of each day. RIP. Stephen

What can I say but that it’s a most impressive piece of work. Keep posting progress for us, please. Stephen

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

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

And the Greystones shuttle. Stephen

Does light grey also apply to Bulleid’s open wagons? Stephen

Yup, weathering covers a multitude of sins. Stephen

All the photos I’ve seen of CIE wagons have it as a very light grey. Is BR unfitted grey the correct shade? Stephen

The boilers of the K1a’s would have been raised, just like the U1’s, to accommodate the larger diameter driving wheels. Stephen

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

Has anyone spoken to Simon Dawson aka rue-d-etropal.com. He produces a fair amount of Irish prototypes already. Stephen

I wonder how many other members of ICE there are on IRM? Stephen MICE

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

So the 2700 railcars are being put to good use after death. Stephen

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

I think it’s Kitwood Hill Hobbies. Stephen

Your work rate is quite something. Stephen

Most would seem to be in the order of 40’-45’ diameter. Stephen

Oh, you do like to tease us with your little snippets.