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I hate managers. If I was in the army, I'd hate officers

Stored in the Thames more like!

“Wanderings from the late 1970’s” by Gerry McMahon Long time IRRS Member, Gerry McMahon, will present to us some of his many photos from the Irish railway scene in the 1970s. There is sure to be plenty of interesting scenes including those which have since changed beyond recognition and also long gone but fondly remembered. We hope that members and non-members based in the Greater Dublin Area will take the opportunity to join us at the Society's premises for this in-person "hybrid" meeting of the Dublin Area. Please refer to the IRRS website / Facebook or X (Twitter) for any possible changes close to the date of the meeting. An advisory email will also be sent out to all mailing list subscribers. ONLINE ATTENDANCE BY ZOOM Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 89367128855?pwd= dR8ja5jprLID5IfkoZJS2o7tUN1TFb .1 Passcode: 782342 YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO JOIN THE MEETING ONLINE It is ESSENTIAL to check whether your Zoom app is up to date before logging on to the event. If the Zoom App is not up to date, the link may not function correctly. Audio only access is also available. One tap mobile : +35315369320,,89367128855#,,,, *782342# Ireland +35316533895,,89367128855#,,,, *782342# Ireland Join via audio: +353 1 536 9320 Ireland +353 1 653 3895 Ireland +353 1 653 3897 Ireland +353 1 653 3898 Ireland +353 6 163 9031 Ireland +353 1 240 8941 Ireland Webinar ID: 893 6712 8855 Passcode: 782342 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ kowUtIgLY

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How about kettles in Black & Tan livery?

Temporary, as the platform & trackbed will need to be raised when the nearby bridge over the river is raised. Some dose had objected to the bridge being raised, even though this was the recommendation listed in a flood prevention scheme. The decision was made to install the bridge deck, so progress on the line could be made, then come back to raise it & the approaches at a later date

Could be from Sam's Trains playing with it on the carpet

Give it to a kid to play with?

"Those that can do, those that can't manage"

A frozen lasagne?

It's weird - I am fully sure that I saw the exact same slideshow presented by Ken previously. Crazy sense of deja-vu watching last night, that just grew the further into the show

Just a reminder that this is on tonight - looking forward to it!

THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2026 @ 19:30 “More Ramblings from the 80s” by Ken Fox Our Cork Area Member, Ken Fox, will present to us some of his many photos from the Irish railway scene in the 1980s. There's is sure to be some crackers amongst them especially of scenes now long gone but fondly remembered. ONLINE ATTENDANCE BY ZOOM Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 89367128855?pwd= dR8ja5jprLID5IfkoZJS2o7tUN1TFb .1 Passcode: 782342

Idiots will try to drag you down to their level, where they can beat you with their experience of being an idiot

Then there's the landings! https://youtube.com/shorts/SSFTn6JySRE?si=jSASO1CPkZdKk3PP