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It's one of those things that will never be agreed upon. Whilst I like the Mark 4 sets, they aren't as comfortable in my opinion (in seat terms or internal layout) as the ICR fleet. Temperature has never been a problem for me, whilst I've seen a few people complain about it

I'd love to know why people have such an issue with ICR's. The only reason I can think of is that they replaced loco hauled sets. Before anyone says 'you haven't used them', as of yesterday I've done 20,713.82 miles on the things, over 227 vehicles. I have had NO problem reading, writing, using a phone, sleeping, talking, listening to music or anything like that. Same with the Mark 4's. They are by far the best option for an intercity railcar. Yes you do get some vibrations and rattles from the engine, but compared to some in the UK you would hardly notice it. The problem is not the stock but the track. One section that springs to mind in Monasterevin in the Down direction. Flung around at speed regardless of what you are in

Thanks for that - forgotten about DJ. Probably since Dapol announced the N gauge model a good few years ago (and still waiting), just missed the OO annoucement

Who had announced the 59? Knew Dapol were doing one in N gauge for a good while now

Good afternoon all, A few shots from Thursday to start off All shots here - And shots from yesterday's last Saturday of Santa Special trains between Pearse and Greystones. A credit to all who made it happen from both Irish Rail and the RPSI. Most trains ran to time (or a few minutes late), with only one major failure. All shots here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/hurricanemk1c/sets/72157661652883869/with/23425542700/ Regards, Kieran

And I would rather have a loco under running in trials to be as near as possible (with the least distruption if it fails) to Inchicore. Imagine it sitting down around Howth Jn in the rush hour! Great shots as always Wanderer

Mainly because the things don't work! The one on the Mountrath road (on the other side) used to detect a tree when it worked. As a result of all these false warnings, people ignored them and hit it.

Good evening all, A few shots from today's main event - 228's return to service after it's Enterprise overhaul, along with some of workings of interest. Click on any of the photos to view them full-size Full set here - Regards, Kieran

Good morning all, A few shots (and a video) from yesterday's Santa Special workings. Shots include locations such as: Connolly Pearse Bray Salthill and Monkstown Video - click on it to view it See all of the shots / video here - Regards, Kieran

Good evening all, A few shots from Portarlington on Wednesday 2nd, showing the 1020 North Wall - Ballina IWT Liner recessed and departing from the Down Loop. Shots also cover the 1500 Heuston - Cork and 086 arriving light engine Click on the link to see them all - Regards, Kieran

Good evening all, A few shots from last Saturday that I've just got around to sorting. Shots include: LUAS Cross City work Number 4 at Pearse on the first Santa Special Refurbished Enterprise Boyne Viaduct shots Connolly with 078+Number 4 Pearse again Heuston All shots here - Regards, Kieran

Good morning all, It may be wet outside but here's some shots that might make up for it! Once again, my college course in the Dublin Institute of Technology allowed a visit to somewhere a little restricted - Inchicore. As a condition of posting these online, I can't post shots of the really, really interesting stuff (stored 201's and 141's). Shots include: 082 in Diesel 1 surrounded by bogies 8127 in the Fleet Casaulty Repair shop 228 shunting by the Running Shed 221+222 in the Ramps All shots can be seen here - Regards, Kieran

The barrier staff at Connolly weren't impressed to say the least!

Evening all, A few shots from my college trip to the LUAS Red Cow depot on the Red Line (ah well, it's hard work sometimes!). Shots taken with permission on a guided tour and uploaded with permission See all of them here - Regards, Kieran

Trinty College specials to Limerick. Seemed to enjoy it from what I've heard

No - if you look at this picture ( ), that box is for the Train Management System (TMS). Without it, the driver in the 201 cannot communicate with the rest of the train. Plus you've got all the NIR Safety Equipment, such as AWS, TPWS, Train Radio etc. Aclass007 is correct - 201-205/210-214 are all out of service for a number of years now

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Good evening all, A few shots from yesterday, featuring the transfer of 9210 and 9212 from Connolly to Belfast York Road, having undergone body refurbishment and painting at Inchicore. Shots include: Connolly Drogheda Heuston Newbridge Portarlington To view all the images, click here - Regards, Kieran

What time period? Travel through every day Monday - Thursday Superb model!

Evening all, A triple update from me tonght Shots from Monday at Portlaoise and Heuston, although mainly from Heuston and the fun and games that were had by the operating staff with the 2100 Heuston - Cork. It resulted in an unusual 11 car ICR formation (split into a 3 and a 4+4) with the majority of the front coach off the platform. Credit to the station and operating staff to keep all informed of what was happening All shots here - --- Secondly, shots from a very foggy Tuesday morning at Heuston All shots here - --- Finally, shots from today (Wednesday) of Heuston, Portarlington, Kildare and Portlaoise, with 072 on the Timber, 233 on the IWT Liner and 085 on a rail train All shots here - Regards, Kieran

Certaintly a big chap, who didn't like the door failing halfway open on him!

Belatedly, here's a few shots from an excellent (in my opinion) exhibition, with some very good layouts and great company All shots here - I would agree though that some kind of catering provided to the general public (not just exhibitors) would be most welcome Regards, Kieran

Good evening all, A three day update from me, starting with 3 shots of Heuston on Tuesday night All shots here - ------ Secondly, a dull Friday afternoon at Portlaoise All shots here - ------ And finally, shots from the altered Saturday workings due to the Ballast Cleaning programme All shots here - Regards, Kieran

Should also be 99, not 90.... They are great looking models. Despite modelling N Gauge BR Diesel, might just have to get one or two in N