thewanderer

I wouldn't dismiss the Heuston rumour out of hand, from what I've heard.

Evening folks, Some more pictures from this week: Tuesday: Evening time visit to Monastervin with a couple of pictures and videos. Wedesday: A lunchtime trip to Killarney and later that evening I headed back into the station to see the LAST 6ICR set 22040. Sister sets 22038 and 22039 have been converted this week and 22040 will be done early next week. These pictures are now online at: http://smu.gs/1gioQ4Z The Wanderer.

and I was very confused as to the thread title for a minute or two. What's Cork got to do with building a layout. Being from Kerry I suppose.....

Cheers :tumbsup:Long may it continue! Just one photo from today showing 232 stabled at Laois Train Care Depot after it failed on Saturday evening. It went back to Inchicore L.E. at lunchtime today. http://smu.gs/1cIo78W The Wanderer.

Good evening folks, Some pictures from a day trip to Limerick and the Western Rail Corridor to Oranmore. I had planned to go to Galway but late running due to signal fault at Longpavement L.C. scuppered that plan. http://smu.gs/JChK0D Includes pictures of 229 + 232 + MKIV set at Laois Train Care Depot after its overnight stay following the failure of the 1800 Heuston - Cork on Saturday night. The Wanderer.

The aforementioned 1100 Westport - Waterford Timber train eventually arrived into Kildare 219 minutes late with 077 at the helm, after replacing the failed 079. Some videos and pictures from Kildare this evening. http://smu.gs/1cxMLZR The Wanderer.

Afternoon folks, Some pictures from this week: Friday 3rd January 2014: 22051 and lone vehicle 22434 pictured from the public road near Laois Train Care Depot. Saturday 4th January 2014: A wanderer to several locations around the Portarlington area. There had been great plans for today with a 1100 Westport - Waterford Timber service scheduled to operate but 079 failed before departure in Westport and the train eventually departed four hours late. Oh well... Pictures from today start at http://smu.gs/1i52Pbb The Wanderer.

Evening all, 2014 is upon us and I briefly ventured out today to Monastervin Station. For the first time since reopening in 2000 the Station has a scheduled service on a Bank Holiday as a reduced Dublin - Portlaoise Commuter service operated. - 22039 passing through with the 1545 LTD - Heuston and 22004 on the 1530 Heuston - Portlaoise. http://smu.gs/1cnbHTI The Wanderer.

Afternoon all, The last update for 2013 features some photos from the Killarney area over the Christmas period, plus a batch of photos from this afternoon at Portlaoise Station for the landslide victims 22019 + 22054 and Carn Bridge between Portarlington and Portlaoise for the 1320 Portlaoise - Heuston & 1300 Heuston - Cork. In reference to the landslide, this mornings 0605 Waterford - Heuston struck a landslide north of Thomastown Station. Passengers were taxied to their destination. The train later ran empty to Laois Train Care Depot for repairs. The photos are now online at http://smu.gs/1hSuT1p Also, the 2013 Year in Review is now available for viewing at http://smu.gs/1eTpXvj It containes a selection of photos from the past 12 months on the railways of Ireland. Compared to previous years that I have done a year in review, 2013 has turned out to be a bumper year with over 300 images included in this special gallery. Happy New Year! The Wanderer.

Yes I did, very briefly as there was so many people wanting to meet him. I queued for about two hours in the wind and the rain to get my book signed by him. He greeted each and every person with a warm and firm handshake and asked how we were. A pure gentleman. I finished reading his book last night. I would highly recommend it. The Wanderer.

Evening all, A short jaunt up to the Commons Bridge in Portarlington for 073 on the Westport - Waterford Timber today. http://smu.gs/18BtD22 Also, I'm in the process of updating my links page. If you would like a link to your website please drop me a P.M. The Wanderer. Follow me on Facebook & Twitter. http://www.facebook.com/thewandererphotos http://www.twitter.com/wandererphotos

Evening all, DFDS Container & Coillte Timber Trains at Monastervin & Portarlington. Also, in ICR news the first 5 Car ICR, 22035 entered service from Laois Train Care today. Pictures start at http://smu.gs/1cxbnma The Wanderer.

074 brought the Cravens ex Inchicore on Friday evening and was going to bring them to Boston Yard on the Saturday morning, well she wouldn't start and was failed. 461 brought the set over and 073 rescued 074. As for under the roof I thought this thread was referring to 080 bringing the roof down at Pearse late on Saturday evening. Warning: TURN UP the volume for best effect.

Good morning all, Pictures from various locations around Dublin on the Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include: - 073 rescuing failed 074 in Platform 3 at Connolly. - RPSI Steam Santa Specials passing Connolly and Drumcondra. - Retired Astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield at his book signing event in Easons. - RPSI Diesel Santa Special at Pearse and Maynooth. - Video of 080 bringing the roof down as it thunders through Pearse with the Empty Cravens from Boston Yard to Connolly. - Sunday lunchtime at Heuston. The pictures start at http://smu.gs/18u9db7 Enjoy! The Wanderer.

Being a Kerry man here is my selection of the disused Signal Cabins on the "Kerry Line". Banteer Rathmore: Killarney: Tralee: Bonus Photo: North Kerry signalbox at Abbeydorney:

A lunchtime dash to Cherryville Jct. for 229 working the 1130 Waterford - Ballina DFDS Liner. http://smu.gs/1bIGXAP The Wanderer.

Images from Dublin on Friday evening and Saturday. Highlights include: - C.I.E. Male Choir at Heuston singing Christmas Carols. - LUAS Red Line and stored MKIII carriages from the roof of the Gibson Hotel in the Docklands. - RPSI Santa Specials at Clonsilla and the Loop Line Bridge in Dublin on Saturday. The pictures begin at http://smu.gs/1bnRdtJ The Wanderer.

I had the same incident the other morning when 085 was there. Couldn't stop as a car was too close behind me.

Another day, another trip to Dublin. Today has photos of 072's HOBS train being loaded in Portarlington, while 215 waited in the Down Loop with the IWT Liner, plus photos from Heuston later on in the evening of the 1700 Cork (217) and 1710 Athlone (22022) departures. http://www.smu.gs/ISfSkh The Wanderer.

Evening all, Hard to believe that we near the end of 2013 already. The final gallery for 2013 is now up and running with pictures over the last two days. Tuesday 3rd December 2013: A day in Dublin with visits to "The Box" at Islandbridge Jct., Connolly and North Wall. Highlights include the Up and Down IWT Liners. Wednesday 4th December 2013: A late lunchtime visit to Carn Bridge to photograph 088 with a 1130 Waterford - Limerick Wagon Transfer for works attention. The photos begin at http://smu.gs/1aAz23I The Wanderer.

Evening all, Just a couple of photos over the last couple of days. Thursday: 223 1300 Heuston - Cork and Tamper 751 at Ratheven, Portlaoise. 22032 2210 Heuston - Portlaoise before departure. Saturday: A visit to the Iron Bridge at the 17MP near Sallins. Pictures begin at http://smu.gs/ICF9i7 The Wanderer.

Evening all, There was another Red Line Tram failure in Dublin City Centre on Thursday 28th November. "The Doctor" was on hand at St. Steevens Lane, near Heuston Station to photograph 3004 being pushed by 3016 back to the Red Cow Depot. The photos begin at: http://smu.gs/IjD626 The Wanderer.

With the Inchicore Wheel Lathe full to capacity this week, Limerick requested could they send 2803 + 2804 to Laois Train Care Depot for wheel turning on their lathe. The empty movement from Limerick was pictured at Clonkeen Bridge with the 0750 Limerick - Laois Depot. http://smu.gs/1fK6Bs9 The Wanderer.

Stored 3ICR 22014 was moved from Laois Train Care Depot to Inchicore Works for wheelset attention on Tuesday 26th November 2013. As 22014 cannot be started it had to be hauled up dead in train by 22051 at 35mph. The 1320 Laois Depot - Inchicore movement is pictured passing Cherryville Jct. http://smu.gs/1jGPbdl The Wanderer.

Evening all, On Sunday evening I attended the launch of Dr. Alan O'Rourke's new book on the History of the North Kerry Line. Pictures from the event can be viewed by clicking http://smu.gs/1fDTmsQ A 2nd launch will take place at the Library, Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick on Tuesday 26th Nov. at 8pm by Éamon Ó Cuív T.D. The public are cordially invited to attend. The Wanderer.