Wexford70

On 22/8/2022 at 1:03 PM, Niles said:

A pleasure guys, the support was way beyond what any of us expected. It was heartwarming to see so much cross-cooperation from across the modelling community, the general enthusiast community, the heritage community, and Iarnród Éireann themselves (and I know some of you fall into all those categories!). 

We'll say more in time but for now all I can say is, the question has changed from 'if' we run a 2nd tour to 'when' we run a second tour.  

Oh, little model-related tidbit, when I was arranging the headboard with the supplier we used a photo of a Bachmann Woolwich mogul as a reference.

How much was raised for the railways?

17 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Just the remaining Bord na Mona ones, if you’re quick!

And rather than “freight”, they only carry turf and spent ash.

If anyone wants a copy of this I have a spare one, for the cost of the postage.

Messaged you.

On 27/6/2019 at 9:11 PM, minister_for_hardship said:

Fake.

Had it from someone in the antiques trade, a foundry in New Ross churns out fake signs by the bushel.

Worth 10 or 15 euro, scrap iron value. I wouldn't pay any more for a novelty sign.

I thought it was in Limerick.

On 4/9/2022 at 9:05 PM, Westcorkrailway said:

Aperenrly, this is the model of the ICR that Irish rail were given in 2007 when they were ordered 

 

 

one is for sale on Facebook for €500 right now via Garry mander

Have you a link to the Facebook entry?

14 hours ago, K801 said:

I wonder if P&T had any influence (photo from Google)

By any chance is that photo of Wexford?

How do you get access to the Flickr pages?

I am an IRRS current member.

6 hours ago, Niles said:

Gorey to Courtown anyone?

What year was this published? Was it in the national papers?

Can anyone identify the wagon shown in the photo below?

From facebook. Listed by Peter O'Brien - Closed, mothballed and rarely used Railway lines in Ireland.

Three Spanish men who spray painted the exteriors of four DART carriages as part of a "misguided artistic endeavour" have each received a suspended prison sentence.

https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2022/0708/1309200-grafitti-dart/

7 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

How many are they getting? And what for?

 

(Will the jax, as a revolutionary alteration to the design, have air (ideally fresh), ventilation, dry floors and toilet paper?)

Unsure how many but I believe around 40.

New Trains - Rail Users Ireland Forum

Plan, I was told, is to increase the number of coaches per train and allow some sets to be released onto other routes.

Heard today at Connolly that the new ICR carriages were loaded in South Korea this morning. 

Hi guys, am interested in sourcing a Jouef Irish trainset, especially if made in Ireland .

Can I ask are the  wheels and axels independent or are they all cast as one piece with the body?

Would anyone know the origin of the marking on the Wexford quays? I have heard it once marked the joining point of the DSER and the Fishguard harbour railway from Rosslare port to Wexford. Any truth in this?

Seema to be to deal with some water coming onto the tracks. A lot of new fencing also.

Flash sale on Eurorail Tickets to celebrate 50 Years of the service.

www.interrail.eu/en/50th-anniversary/next-stop-big-adventure-sale

Closed midnight tomorrow.

On 6/1/2022 at 10:48 AM, jhb171achill said:

Do you mean in real life?

Downpattick has three locomotives, of which two are in working order. The RPSI has about ten, of which I think three are currently in working order.

The Cavan & Leitrim have two, with one in w/o.

Over the years, between the three, typically anything from 4 to 7 steam engines are operable.

Stradbally has one Bord na Mona engine operational or are we only talking mainline?

On 21/3/2022 at 1:12 PM, Niles said:

Just a quick update, pickup/set down stops have been requested for Portarlington and Portlaoise should that help anyone in the midlands looking to join (or connecting from the west).

How will this change the turn around time in Tralee?

On 19/3/2022 at 6:08 AM, Mayner said:

Its possible Thompsons or Carlow Museum may have information on corrugated iron buildings supplied to railways, Thompson's have been in business since the early 1900, Keenan's of Bagnallstown was another major Co Carlow based structural steelwork/corrugated building supplier.

 

Would you have an address or contact details for Thomspons?

Were they concrete bases with a wooden frame?

Were they plastered internally?

Hi Guys,

I am interested in knowing more about the corrugated metal buildings used on different railways especially those on the Macmine to New Ross line and the Rosslare, Wexford to Waterford line.

I am amazed how long these lasted despite the basic building materials. and would love to now was there a standard design for these. Is there any book published on the architecture?

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Palace East:

Wellington Bridge:

Campile Station:

Glenmore Station:

Wexford South:

20 hours ago, Irishswissernie said:

I think its Killarney but unable to confirm at present due to being a guest once again of the NHS

Get well soon!

Interesting one from eBay:

Any idea where and when?

I am, would love to find a Irish made Jouef CIE set

3 hours ago, leslie10646 said:

Sorry about that Wex. The Brexit thing has cut GB off from the rest of the known Universe. The loss of trade by small businesses must be enormous.

Not sure why the RPSI doesn't charge you straight Euros by transfer, as I do when selling my kits - mind you I can do nothing about the postage!

You'll have to wait until a seller is at an exhibition - almost a reason for me coming over to sell kits and books!

Not to worry Leslie, I am fortunate to have a UK Debit Card and used that to order. 

Brexit is such a mess.