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I was there a while back and was also surprised at the state of buildings and station area in general. I hope everything is ok with the owner, Jackie.

Industrial locomotives on the move.

Penrhyn Castle plans to share more about its industrial history in a new experience as it rehomes some of its locomotives

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/services/media/penrhyn-castle-plans-to-share-more-about-its-industrial-history-in-a-new-experience-as-it-rehomes-some-of-its-locomotives

Saw the mk2s in Marks Models today. The orange roof carriages looked impressive. The gangways on some of Galway liveried ones were light grey while others were black. Is this another error?

Hi guys,

It may have been discussed before but what was the standard consist of a Galway Livery train?

Were they Galway coaches ever used in mixed trains of MK2 after?

I'd love to see a guard's van (with working lamps of course) to go with the bulleid and other freight wagons. 

42 minutes ago, minister_for_hardship said:

I don't know where getting the flying snail/broken wheel logo bit from. I've never seen a pic of them carrying either of these logos.

How many were in a typical beet train in the 80s?

9 hours ago, minister_for_hardship said:

That signal is there for decoration, no counterweight, no pulleys, no wires running to it.

Am unsure if WSVR pit it there or it was in situ when CIE abandoned the station. 

Interestingly, there was a semaphore signal placed in that location some time later.

Am not sure if that has any connection to the item shown.

Hi folks,

Can anyone advise what the piece of infrastructure is, outlined in green?

I am guessing it is a platform for the signalman to hand over the ETS token to a driver?

Are there any other photos of such infrastructure or plans? It is nit very clear in the photo.

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From facebook.

Received the same email.

Am very disappointed.

Condolences on your brother's passing.

27 minutes ago, Fowler4f said:

If you are willing to post to London, UK. I will purchase Cement Bubbles. TIA.

If not, am happy to take them in Wexford ! 

On 6/6/2023 at 10:32 AM, Mayner said:

I was critical of the posters whinging about "The Heritage Office/IE" and not looking at the bigger picture, not your reporting that cabin is being removed in connection with planned development of the new station.

The cabin is a small timber framed structure and fairly easy to move/re-locate without damage.

I am not sure if the lever frame is intact, when I last visited the cabin about 20 years ago it was being used simply as a crossing cabin to control the Level Crossing, possibly 2 levers controlling the distant signals protecting the crossing

Block Instruments and signal interlocking controlling the Junction with the New Ross Line and Frank Cassin Wharf had been removed

Believe 4 levers left and some of the mechanism below. Inspecting of the timbres is due to be undertaken this week. Unsure how much is worth saving. Windows are basic aluminium frames. Wooden sills and panelling fairly rotten.

Mayner, I was simply noting changes on the line.

Actually there is an effort to preserve what is left of the mechanism by the WSVR. 

With the closure of the New Ross line and the planned new development of a station opposite the clock tower in Waterford as part of the North Quays development, Abbey Junction Signal Box is soon to be removed by the contractors, BAM. 

On 30/5/2023 at 9:28 PM, jhb171achill said:

?     .... existing, and open to passenger traffic today............

My error, apologies. Thanks for the info.

Once the tallest in Ireland, Portarlington signal cabin , County Laois , was built in the 1920s. 
It closed in 1976 and was later demolished.
This photo dated 20th May 1971
Image source the Carlisle Kid

Would love any tickets to/from Kilmeaden in Co Waterford 

Tullow Railway Station signal cabin (no longer in existence I believe) 

Rathvilly Signal Box (unsure but existed in 1981)

Woodenbridge Station, Co Wicklow

Macmine Junction - station no longer in existence as DSER Macmine to New Ross line  closed.

Kilmacthomas signal cabin, before and after restoration, no equipment remaining inside.

Durrow & Stradbally Signal Box, now only a fragile shell.

Old Dalkey signal box. Also now gone some time in the 80s.