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How's it running overall so far?

Thanks Kieran. Wonder why they just don't paint it in standard Irish Rail green and grey livery. Do you know if it was a marketing theme or or a cross border motivated livery?

I have no idea Noel!

Thanks Noel. Supposed to be a Common User Livery - intended for use on Enteprise (spare), Cork workings and freight / PWD. Although it hasn't got the Enterprise fit DMI and scoket so it can't actually be used on the Enterprise

Good evening all,

Control Car 4007 failed at Cork prior to departing with the 1220 Cork - Heuston. It was initially thought that the loco was at fault (232) so was swapped with Cork standby loco 231. However the fault was later traced to the Control Car. As a result, the stock off the 1000 ex Heuston was used for the 1220 Cork - Heuston (departed around 30-40 late), and the 1320 was started from Limerick Junction using the local set there.

I popped down to Portlaoise to see this and a couple of other workings. As always, click on the photos to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

It seems to be the way things are going these days Noel.

Topic bump

Just announced for OO gauge as well and available to pre-order

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Afternoon all,

The last day of May has been one of wall-to-wall sunshine and warm weather, and two hours down in Portlaoise produced some interesting turns, such as 073 light engine and 080 on a loaded materials train. Click on any of the shots to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

About 1840-1845 ish

Afternoon all,

Another update, this time from Hazelhatch and Celbridge on Monday 16th May. Due to operational difficulties, the 0900 Westport - Dublin Connolly RPSI "Croagh Patrick" railtour section was terminated short at Hazelhatch and Celbridge, with passengers transferred onto 22010 (1530 Heuston - Portlaoise turned back short). This worked out well personally, as due to college commitments until 1600 there was no hope for a shot, although I just wanted it to run late and not get terminated short! Some interesting conversations in the 2 hours I was there. As always, click on the photos to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

Evening all,

Shots from Saturday, including the RPSI "Croagh Patrick" railtour at the Curragh, Kildare and Portarlington. Click on any of the photos below to view them full size, and the album link at the bottom of the post to view them all

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Regards,

Kieran

I believe that is due to there being some IE orange paint left but the older CIE orange being all gone.

From discussions on the day, attempts were made to get the original shade but failed due to the changes in technology (two pact paint compared to standard paint, and is chemically different)

Thanks for the comments folks - was a cracker of a day for a shot!

Morning all,

A few shots from Friday including the 071 tour. Photos do also include the normal traffic expected on a Friday. I was on the box at Islandbridge Junction for around an hour, during which time a light engine, the IWT, a Mark 4 set and the tour passed - and people said variety was dead! As always, click on any of the photos below to view them full size or the link at the bottom of the post

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Photos from Saturday's steam and engineering works will come at a later point

Regards,

Kieran

I think all of the 071s have (or will have) the 40 year plates

Personally I'm very happy how this shot turned out. The loco is a credit to all involved in the creation of it

Evening all,

A double update from me before tomorrow's plans get in the way

First off, a couple of shots from the start of this week

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And shots from today at Kildare, watching 079 arrive, run around and depart with the DFDS liner

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As always, click on the photos to view them full size.

Regards,

Kieran

They look to be on top of the secondary suspension springs, so possibly a guide in until the suspension is properly fitted. If it's also on one of the stored 201's it is definately something limited to the works and not for the mainline

And photos from the same day. The video was taken by a good friend of mine in the same college course. Both the video and the photos were taken during an official DIT tour of the works. Click on any photo or the link at the bottom to view them all full size

Evening all,

A few photos from tonight's commute home, including the sight of the RPSI Diesels together for the first time. Click on the photo below to view them all

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Regards,

Kieran

As far as I know it's a 'Common User' livery, allowing use on both Enterprise and Cork workings. It hasn't had an interor cab overhaul;, however (from reading driver comments)

Evening all,

As mentioned earlier, 231 made it's first runs post overhaul yesterday (Tuesday) with a special down to Killarney. Whilst I was in college, I was able to get shots of it prior to departure from Heuston. Photos from the past two days also include the unusual appearance of an 071 class in the station stabling sidings (compared to the former Guinness yard) at Heuston. As always, click on any of the photos to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

Nice serious of photos here on the thread Kieran - real trains, real locomotives. And not spoiled by a single photo of a 22k tram - Bravo.

Must try harder next time

Evening all,

Been a while since I updated here, so here's a few photos and albums. As always, click on any of the photos or the album links to view them full size and with captions etc

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Thanks for viewing!

Regards,

Kieran

Same tour as last year and the year before as far as I know - definately a good photo op!

Nope - use Flickr every day (two accounts) on computer (Firefox and Chrome) and the app on my phone. Can use it on Windows 10 (home) or Windows 7 (college) so the problem I think is definately your end. The only times it doesn't really work is using certain Wi-Fi (such as Irish Rail on board wifi when the train is well loaded)

Afternoon all,

Final update of the week shows both Heuston on Wednesday 13th and Dublin area on the 14th. As always click on the photos below or the album link to view full size

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Regards,

Kieran

I'd doubt it as all of the May tour is done via Whitehead