thewanderer

Glen, Thanks for the comments re the show. Re the Bram Stoker train, yes it was and tickets also sold out very fast. http://www.bramstokerfestival.com/portfolio/underground/ From what I was told "plan A" had a lot more in it with a lot happening in the tunnel. However, what the Director envisioned in her mind and what you can actually do on a live operational railway are two different things. Still something a little different from your usual ICR trip. The Wanderer.

Evening folks, Well today was a rather busy and interesting day. - First of is an afternoon around Dublin with pictures from Heuston, Tara Street, Howth Jct., Harmonstown and Malahide. - Then a selection of pictures from the Model Railway Society of Ireland Exhibition in Raheny. - Finally I took a train journey from Connolly to Heuston, however it wasn't your normal ICR transfer. Something strange happened in the Phoenix Park Tunnel tonight. Click http://www.thewandererphotos.com and scroll down to "Latest Gallery updates and News" and you'll find links to the three galleries. Enjoy! The Wanderer.

Evening folks, Some photos from earlier today. - IWT Liners at Portarlington and Sallins. - Visit to Killashee House Hotel, Naas to see Craven 1558 and BREL International 6205. Click http://smu.gs/10sMaLA

Right back on topic. Tuesday, 10:40 Limerick - Ennis. Sadly I won't make it. Will anybody else?

I meant to try and find that out today when they are going to Ennis. I spoke to the guy concerned at least three times but the day job got in the way of me asking the all important question! lol.

Evening all, 215 and MKIV Set 4007 finally returned to Inchicore Works this evening after their weekend visit to Limerick works to replace a bogie on Standard End carriage 4115. The vehicle suffered a seized axle on the 0700 Heuston - Cork last Thursday. Picture of it passing Kishyquirk near Killonan Jct. by "Enniscorthy Up Starter" and I videoed it passing through Portarlington as darkness fell. Click http://smu.gs/1DBmla4 to view.

The trains are crewed by IE staff (Drivers / Guard) with a RPSI Ops Manager and on board train staff for passenger facilities.

Evening folks, A few images of the MK3 transfer from Inchicore to Limerick. The set will transfer to Ennis at a later date for road transfer to the West Clare Railway at Moyasta for "preservation". Click http://smu.gs/1pxqinT to view. Enjoy, The Wanderer.

Evening all, Some more pictures from Sunday: - 22037 operated a trial between Dundalk and Belfast Central. - Belfast Great Victoria Street Station. - RPSI Maynooth Shuttles from regular contributor Barry Pickup. Click http://smu.gs/1yOZrvK to view. The Wanderer.

Afternoon all, The rest of the pictures from the ITG Diesel Gala at Downpatrick have now been uploaded to the website. Click http://smu.gs/1vOMeSC to view. Also ICR 22037 did a trial run from Dundalk to Belfast Central this morning. Click http://smu.gs/1yOZrvK to view the train passing City Hospital. Enjoy, The Wanderer.

Evening all, The Irish Traction Group held their 25th Anniversary Diesel Gala at Downpatrick & County Down Railway today. Some highlights from the day http://smu.gs/1vKGQzM The remaining pictures from the day will be uploaded on Sunday afternoon / evening. The Wanderer.

Evening all, Some pictures from various locations in Northern Ireland today. Includes the Enterprise near Newry, Downhill and the Giant's Causeway. Click http://smu.gs/1sRY1x7 to view. The Wanderer.

Afternoon all, Pictures from Straffin, Sallins and Kildare for the IWT Liners, Empty Timber from Waterford to Westport, plus the Thursday only Limerick - inchicore - Limerick wagon transfers. Click http://smu.gs/1wMKzK2 to view. The Wanderer.

A retaining wall needs to be built before passenger trains can use the main platforms once again.

Evening all, Some freight train action around Laois and Kildare today. Click http://smu.gs/1oaD4O6 to view. The Wanderer.

Evening all, Two pictures of No. 85 Merlin at Skerries and Howth Jct. Click http://smu.gs/1ELTJfB to view. Thanks to Barry Pickup for the images. The Wanderer.

Evening all, One of my contributors was on hand at Belfast Central on Sunday morning to see 22036 arrival on trial from Dundalk. The purpose of the trial was to test the AWS, TPWS and NIR Train Radio Systems. Click http://smu.gs/1xiqE6s to view. The Wanderer.

Afternoon folks, I ventured to Connolly yesterday evening to see the finale of the six day Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express". Click http://smu.gs/1xdqM7s to view and click http://smu.gs/1EgI6wX to view the 112 photos from the past week. I look forward to the September 2015 tour. The Wanderer.

Afternoon folks, I ventured to Connolly yesterday evening to see the finale of the six day Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express". Click http://smu.gs/1xdqM7s to view and click http://smu.gs/1EgI6wX to view the 112 photos from the past week. I look forward to the September 2015 tour. Also a selection of pictures from Red Cow earlier in the day. Click http://smu.gs/1vEl5hL to view. The Wanderer.

Evening all, Sadly, no Emerald Isle Photos today due to other commitments. Instead I have photos of 2813 + 2814 which ventured to Heuston on an extended 1245 Limerick - Limerick Jct. Click http://smu.gs/1nTzrMa to view. The Wanderer.

Evening all, Day four of Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express" operated from Killarney to Ennis. Pictures of the train from Killarney and Stagmount. Click http://smu.gs/Zwmr4a to view. The Wanderer.

Evening all, Day four of Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express" operated from Killarney to Ennis. Pictures of the train from Killarney and Stagmount. Click http://smu.gs/Zwmr4a to view. The Wanderer.

Evening all, Day Three of Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express" travelled from Cobh to Killarney. Click http://smu.gs/1thDheq to view. For the other odds and sods from Killarney, Cork, Mallow, Glounthaune & Cobh click http://smu.gs/1E0wcqU Enjoy! The Wanderer.

Evening all, Day Three of Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express" travelled from Cobh to Killarney. Click http://smu.gs/1thDheq to view. For the other odds and sods from Killarney, Cork, Mallow, Glounthaune & Cobh click http://smu.gs/1E0wcqU Enjoy! The Wanderer.

Evening all, Photos from day two of the Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express" (Waterford to Cork) are now online at http://smu.gs/10eIIUc Pictures are from: - Fiddown - Ballinderry - Clonmel - Nicholastown - Kilmallock Also a large update to the September 2014 gallery with pictures from: - Cabra (IWT Liner) - Connolly - Killiney - Waterford (Timber Train) - Clonmel - Fairfield Glebe (Kilmallock) - Kilmaculla between Charleville and Limerick Jct. - Limerick Jct. and Kyle Level Crossing. - Oola - Ballycoskerry Level Crossing between Charleville and Mallow. - Stagmount Level Crossing between Rathmore and Killarney. Click http://smu.gs/YIDNtM to view. Enjoy, The Wanderer.