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Apologies for the delay. More formations below. I can't currently place my hand on my 2006 notes but do have 2007/2008 handy.

As for the other queries, before my time!

18/8/04
Heuston - 7135+7139+7113+7125+7108+7410+7156+7615
Kildare - 231+6318+6301+6312+6305+6101 (1244 ex Kildare - Heuston)
Heuston - 7134+7126+7123+7138+7120+7412+7166+7614
Heuston - 3185+1516+1531+1558+1507+1523+1515+1536
Connolly - 230+9204+9214+9203+9206+9211+9403+9104+9002

27/7/05
Belfast Central - 218+9210+9202+9209+9201+9203+9402+9103+9001

3/8/05
Connolly - 5106+5219+5224+5203+5208+5201+5401+5221+5602+071 (1335 Connolly - Sligo)
Connolly - 9003+9101+9401+9203+9216+9212+9215+9207+228 (1100 Connolly - Belfast Central)
Drogheda - 9001+9103+9402+9208+9201+9209+9202+9210+227 (1200 ex Drogheda - Dublin Connolly)
Connolly - 9002+9104+9404+9205+9211+9214+9213+218  
Heuston - 3180+1518+1554+1505+1520+1556+1543
Heuston - 7113+7128+7132+7103+7137+7140+7409+7156+7606

It appears to have been an issue as to where in the printing process your particular journal was. Mine is fine also.

I would suggest contacting the Editor (email just inside the cover) for anyone with issues

I don't think it's the most up-to-date rule book, but I also think there's a piece in UK legislation that says these kind of things have to be published.

For example, the entire mainland UK Working Time Table is published online: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/timetabling/working-timetable/

The Railway Safety Standards Board handles the rule book in its 14,000 pieces as well, plus some interesting standards https://www.rssb.co.uk/railway-group-standards#!#Default={"k":"","r":[{"n":"rgsolDocumentStatus","t":["\"ǂǂ4c697665\""],"o":"OR","k":false,"m":{"\"ǂǂ4c697665\"":"Live"}}]}

The end of regular loco hauled trains must be close. I understand IR would like to remove all 201 locos from high speed running

No such thing has been mentioned. The only things related to 201s is sanding and re-engineering (the refurb programme). Likely not to be replaced.

Those who were present at a meeting in the Irish Railway Record Society in March will have heard some of the potential plans for the 8200 fleet, as well as the general strategy rolling-stock wise. And loco hauled (or rather push/pull) is likely to stay for some time

7107 - 36F / 36S

7147 - 72S

7157 - 64F

Source: Irish Railways Traction and Travel, Fourth Edition (2004)

By January 2007, they were:

7107 - 64S

7147 - 64S with wheelchair

7157 - 64S

Regards formations, I don't have exact services but hoepfully the below will help a bit.

17/8/03

Galway - 5606+5230+5153+5401+5206+5223+5210

21/8/03

Claremorris - 7163+7101+7137+7108+7149+7413+7167+7612 (0710 Westport - Heuston with 214)

Athlone - 7605+6201+7403+6204+6205+6207+6202+6401

Clara - 7611+7165+7404+7110+6208+7120+7129+7148

Heuston - 7601+7171+7411+7151+7164+7132+7131+7138

Tara Street - 3173+1545+1544+1507+1546+1536+1514

Tara Street - 1552+1523+1504+1506+1529+3189 (1225 Pearse - Drogheda with 220)

Connolly - 5607+5211+5407+5228+5236+5101+5102 (1335 Connolly - Sligo with 073)

Ossory Road Junction - 6314+6310+6301+6316+6101 (with 221)

Heuston - 7130+7150+7153+7154+7155+7157+7170+7148+7407+7610

Heuston - 7129+7120+6208+7110+7404+7165+7611 (1800 Heuston - Westport with 202)

25/8/03

Claremorris - 7101+7137+7108+7149+7413+7167+7607 (with 204)

I'll dig out 2004 tomorrow

I'll have to have a dig but I do have some typical formations from 2004 on a day trip from the UK (same for 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008) that may be of help. Will have them later on, and I'll also check out the seating capacities

I do not think the Executive coaches were ever used in regular service. If they were attached to a service train it may have been more of convinence than anything else

Evening all,

Once again I've been lax in updating here, so here's a roundup of a quieter September for me personally. As always click on any of the photos to view them full size with descriptions, and the ablum link at the end

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Regards,

Kieran

I'll take the 66 off you. Will PM you tonight

DART is fine if you are coming from either south of Blackrock or Dublin City Centre (from Pearse at the least).

This year's work is (among other places) Howth Jn and Malahide

I shall try and remember to do so Junctionmad. There's a few bits on my Flickr already

But in the meantime, I've updated my Detail Photo album on Flickr, giving it a broader remit and becoming "Modellers Reference Photos". For easy of access, I've split it in two:

-Rolling Stock:

-Infrastructure:

It's a pretty plain vehicle from a photography point of view. Any particular area you're looking for?

A few more

Good evening all,

I've been a bit lax in posting here on the last month or so, so this large post will make amends to that!

As always, click on any of the photos or album link to view them all

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First off was the National Steam Rally in Stradbally. Whilst I was volunteering, there was the chance or two to get some interesting photos!

Also included in this album are a couple of Luas shots

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Moving on to other Luas photos, 18 August marked the start of fully signalled testing on the new Luas Cross City line, although not without a few issues!

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Sunday 27 August, and I popped out to the Curragh to get the Belmond passing, as well as have a look at the Plant Shop

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On 29 August I ended up in Limerick Junction, changing trains having come from Waterford. Luckily for me Retro liveried 073 was standing with a battered 086 on PW duties

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On 30 August I visited Dundalk and M3 Parkway as part of work and then got a few photos in Connolly and Park West whilst heading home. The main attraction at Dundalk were the stored RPSI Gatwick Express Mark 2's, the first time I have been able to see them up close.

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September will follow over the weekend!

Regards,

Kieran

Are they the "new" spoil wagons?

Good afternoon all,

The allocated 071-class loco for the Belmond Grand Hibernian this weekend was freshly repainted and released 073, in the 1987 livery. I knew nothing about this, but timed my arrival at Heuston to co-incide with the Belmond shunts. I was pleased to see it alright!

Click on any of the photos below to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

Good evening all,

I've uploaded a selection of photos from this year's Irish Railway Record Society tour to Howth and Sligo. A day no without it's troubles!

Booked loco 081 failed before departure with a bad oil leak. Loco 075 was then used from Connolly to Howth. Due to the signalling and infrastructure layout at Howth, Enterprise 227 hauled the train back to Connolly, providing the rare chance of a 201 on the Howth line.

Due to operational reasons, 075 could not carry on the tour to Sligo, so (at one point) 227 was nominated for the trip to Sligo, which would have been the first passenger 201 to Sligo and only the second under it's own power. However, 085 was sourced from Inchicore and provided power to Sligo.

All in all, a great day out and a good catch up with a few friends I haven't seen for a while. Many thanks to all involved who made the day happen, from those visible to those in the background months before

As always, click on the photos below to view it full size, or the album link here -

Regards,

Kieran

Good evening all,

A few shots from the Nottingham area from last week, with Mapperley Tunnel, Gedling Colliery, Beeston and trams featuring. Click on any of the photos below to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

Good evening all,

Yesterday I had a tour around Inchicore Works. Although the weather wasn't the best, still plenty around to hold the attention! My thanks to those in Irish Rail who facilitated us. Click on any of the photos to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

Great variety of pics.Nice shots of the HOBS.

Thanks!

More details, this time of the HOBS. Click on them to view full size

Evening all,

A selection of photos from places ranging from Westport to Mallow and Dublin Pearse in what has been a varied week for me. Click on the photo below to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

Good afternoon all,

A few shots from Inchicore yesterday, of the launch of 073 in the 1987 IR White Stripe "Tippex" livery. The rest of the photos from the week will be uploaded over the weekend

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Regards,

Kieran

Departs Galway at 1835 on Wednesday's for Athlone.

Thursday Mr. Wanderer - Wednesdays is Killarney!

Good evening all,

A varied selection from the end of June from me, with shots from Inchicore, Stradbally, Boyle, Sligo, Heuston, Rosslare Europort, Limierck and Galway. Click on the photos below to view them full size

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Regards,

Kieran

Ah - I was looking at the link you posted! No problem!

First coach in that formation (201+Galway Mk2's) looks to be 5411 (buffet). Second last vehicles looks to be a composite, as there is something braking up the livery