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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.

Evening all, A couple of more "South" Kerry Line pictures at Minish, Yellow Quarry and Ahane No. 2 Level Crossing on Sunday: http://smu.gs/1jCQLwF 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.

Good evening all, I've uploaded some photos & a video from the South of the Country today. - Engineering Works at Charleville Station. - Mallow with ICR's 22021, 22039 and 22041. - 2603 + 2604 at Banteer. - 2603 + 2604 at Killarney. Photos are now online at http://smu.gs/1h9DDlX The Wanderer.

Evening all, Pictures of the various West of Ireland freight trains which operated today with pictures from The Curragh, Killenard, Portarlington & Tullamore. http://smu.gs/1jngZmP The Wanderer.

Morning all, A couple of pictures from Portarlington, Heuston and Abbey Street from earlier today. Highlights include a LUAS failure at Abbey Street and 3003 being propelled by 3017 to clear the line. http://smu.gs/1jkKPIq Also, I spent the last week in New York, with a day trip to Washington D.C. Pictures from that trip are now online at http://smu.gs/1jkLYzY Highlights include: - Plane journey to and from JFK onboard Aer Lingus A330. - Aerial views of Ireland and Long Island. - Official opening of 4 WTC. The first building to be opened on the rebuilt WTC site. - Photos from various locations in Manhattan. - New York Subway, Amtrak, Metro North and Long Island Railroad photos. - The High Line. Which is an urban park using a former railway line. - Intrepid Air and Space Museum in New York. - Day Trip to Washington D.C. Enjoy! The Wanderer. Follow me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/thewandererphotos & Twitter https://twitter.com/wandererphotos

Good morning all, Some photos from Portarlington on Monday evening while waiting for the delayed 1720 Galway - Heuston. Enjoy, The Wanderer.

While in the area of Cherryville today, I stopped off at the Junction for photos of up and down Cork services. http://smu.gs/1bqTeHE The Wanderer.

Cheers Rich I was sitting my comfy house and knew when it left Kildare. Off down to the station and was rather dismayed when it arrived into the loop After looking at the timetable I realised it wouldn't go anywhere until the 1310 Westport - Heuston arrived at Port, so off home I went again to get warm! I don't know why it was delayed at Kildare. It arrived only +3 into Kildare, but left +30 late. The Wanderer.

Cheers Rich I was sitting my comfy house and knew when it left Kildare. Off down to the station and was rather dismayed when it arrived into the loop After looking at the timetable I realised it wouldn't go anywhere until the 1310 Westport - Heuston arrived at Port, so off home I went again to get warm! I don't know why it was delayed at Kildare. It arrived only +3 into Kildare, but left +30 late. The Wanderer.