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We've had a few people ask about more First Class seats and gift bags on the "Premier Rose" tour. Unfortunately as there is only one First Class carriage in the set this isn't possible, however, we have added an additional "Rose Class" ticket. This will give the bearer a complimentary pack of special edition railway badges: 201 class locomotive in a livery not previously made MkIV Control Car ... Surprise loco We will have artwork available presently. You can book now at https://www.tailtetours.com/events/the-premier-rose-railtour If you've already booked First Class these badges will be included as part of the gift bag (and more). If you've already booked Standard and would like to upgrade just email us at hello@tailtetours.com. Hurry though, seats are limited.

Sure he can want both? True story, I managed to travel behind both 201 Class No.231s on the same day, in the same province. ('Big' 231 being my motive power back to Dublin after C231's performance at the last ITG gala).

Belated thanks! We've a little poll going on over on Twitter as to people's favourite current 201 livery... I couldn't possibly say if we've a plan behind this...

Bookings for the "Wild Rose" excursion on the Sunday August 21st are now sold out (though if you're looking to make a weekend of it, the Branchline Society are running an ICR tour on that date). Tickets remain available for the "Premier Rose" to Tralee on Saturday August 20th at https://www.tailtetours.com/events/the-premier-rose-railtour

I worked in Argos many years ago and there was an 'Over 18s' shelf in the stockroom, the idea I think was to make us think twice about their age when picking such item for a customer... anyway, among the X-Rated games, DVDs, etc was the most sinister product of all: a Winnie the Pooh tea set. (it had a knife).

We're planning on finalising numbers for this shortly, with the booking deadline looming we recommend that anyone who hasn't booked do so soon to avoid disappointment https://www.tailtetours.com/events/the-premier-rose-railtour

20th August Dublin Connolly-Tralee-Return. Proceeds to Irish heritage railway groups. https://www.tailtetours.com/events/the-premier-rose-railtour *full disclosure I'm one of the organisers owing to a fit of madness Then the Branchline Society are running a tour of unusual sidings and loops the following day, Sunday 21st August with an ICR, proceeds to the Railway Benefit Fund. https://www.branchline.uk/current-fixtures.php

if I recall right spent most of its OHLE train life in one of the bays at Pearse and only moved down N Wall in its last few years? I think it had the company of a BR van in Pearse but could be misremembering...

The Deltic Tiger.

Quick update for those interested in doing both days, we now have ONLY 6 TWO DAY TICKETS LEFT— capacity on the Sunday excursion is very limited. Grab em while you can here https://www.tailtetours.com/events/the-premier-rose-railtour (choose the 'Combo' ticket for both days). We've had a few more society stands confirmed for the Saturday diesel tour so it's shaping up to be a great social occasion while raising money for good causes and providing an unusual haulage opportunity.

Well done. Grew up in the area and you've captured the feel well, recognised Esmonde St bridge and all.

Some of the mechanics described in The Third Policeman wouldn't out of place on a steam locomotive footplate (paying attention to readings and making adjustments etc.).

Lovely stuff, 161 was a failry early 141 class casualty... anyone remember why?

Following our diesel railtour to Kerry on the Saturday, on Sunday 21st August we have organised a special outing to the Cavan and Leitrim Railway at Dromod. This will include some special workings involving their beautifully restored Avonside steam locomotive "Nancy" and former Bord na Móna diesel No.LM114 "Joe St Ledger". Normally there is only one loco used at Dromod on a running day so this a rare chance to get two. Travel to and from Dromod will be by Iarnród Éireann service train, with an afternoon departure from Dublin allowing participants a chance of a lie-in after the previous day's trip. For those wishing to travel on both tours and make a weekend of it, a special combo rate ticket is available, at €120 all-in this is incredible value for a two day railtour; indeed it's less than that charged for many one day railtours in Great Britain. https://www.tailtetours.com/events/the-wild-rose-railtour

I think one of the Tom Ferris 'Irish Railways in Colour' books has a picture of the mogul itself in front of the S Class. Interesting that the mogul tender is actually in green livery but you'd never tell at a casual glance!

The latest article on our Táilte blog might be of interest to modellers, we *think* we've covered every livery variation the 201s have carried in service. (That said there were variants within the original Enterprise scheme, but that would take up an article in itself!). https://www.tailtetours.com/post/the-201-class-the-irish-gm-fleet-with-more-than-meets-the-eye

I travelled that route before the pandemic, some stunning coastal views at some points.

ZOOM SHOW WEDNEDSAY 15TH JUNE Zoom code is 304 026 3673 or you can log on to a Zoom Meeting via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3040263673 Tomorrow (Weds 15th June), in a special addition to our regular monthly Zooms, we are delighted to have a representative from the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway, Maria Kyte their General Manager, to tell us about their history, their operations and their plans into the summer and beyond. As always, we are on from 8PM, and everyone is welcome. Plus we’ll have a round up of some of the news from around the network and further afield.

Excellent stuff!

Always thought this would make an intriguing compact little layout, plenty of potential for single 121s running bonnet first etc.

On May’s Zoom Tuesday 31st Irish Railways, Present, Past and Other Interesting Railways are delighted to have Tom Ryan as our guest. Recently retired, the much loved Son of the Lee will be talking about his career on the railway, his life and times and how he prefers his mug of tae. Plus we’ll have a round up of some of the news from around the network and further afield. The Zoom code is 304 026 3673 or you can log on to a Zoom Meeting via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3040263673 All are very very welcome!

Did they not run through to Dugort in an alternate timeline?

I just use them in Tesco allowing me to use my shopping budget on nicer things...

It would be remiss of me not to mention our latest sponsor... you might have heard of them. Big thanks to the IRM team... and please don't plague them with questions about when the mkIV models are coming out...