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Indeed, the 'main' platform was extended in March 2006, as seen in the snap below. The 'loop' platform was longer than the main to begin with. (Picture of a Strawberry Fair steam special in 2001 for comparison).
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Downpatrick/ITG diesel gala on 7th January - bus connection?
Niles replied to Niles's topic in What's On?
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Downpatrick/ITG diesel gala on 7th January - bus connection Following a few queries, we've organised a bus connection from Dublin (Connolly Luas stop) to Downpatrick & back for the ITG/DCDR Mini Diesel Gala 7th January. Dept Connolly at 08:00, Dublin Airport 08:15, with a projected arrival back that evening for 19:15. Tickets are €35 and must be booked in advance at https://www.tailtetours.com/event-details/bus-to-downpatrick-mini-diesel-gala-jan-2023 Note, we cannot accept travel passes/consessions, and tickets for the gala event itself must be booked separately at: https://downrail.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/19164?catID=17699& Tickets will not be available for the event or bus on the day so advance booking is a must.
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I wonder how many of us got a train set for Christmas!..........
Niles replied to LARNE CABIN's topic in General Chat
Traction tyres... now that you say it I had a Tomy set that I'm pretty certain had such features. You could plug in Lego bricks to the platforms too I think... -
I wonder how many of us got a train set for Christmas!..........
Niles replied to LARNE CABIN's topic in General Chat
Probably had various Thomas and Brio sets when I was small but my first 'proper' trainset was the Hornby "Diesel Breakdown" set... It was the Christmas of 1997 which as some may recall was during a big storm... we had no power for days so I couldn't use it. Quite a bit of play value in it to be fair, later discovered the 06 'never ran like that' but at that age I couldn't care... -
Bredin Suburban Brake did it make it into preservation?
Niles replied to Mayner's question in Questions & Answers
One more, 1144 (the only GSR-built 1st) survives sans running gear at Dromod. Although there's a debate that none of these should really be called Bredins but it's too early in the morning for that... Re: AM13, I believe she survived as an RPSI spares coach into the early 2000s, at Heuston I think. -
which coaches in intercity service Corg-Dublin in June 1990
Niles replied to MAL's question in Questions & Answers
One point on the BR generator vans, over time they got so weather-worn and battered that I wouldn't worry if it doesn't perfectly match the Cravens. Some of them ended up quite patchwork when you looked close. -
If you're not paying for the product, you're the product, et al...
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The plated up windows were certainly removed when they reverted to standards (I remember stripping 1520 for parts for the RPSI set). My understanding is that 1518/20 didn't have lockups at the counter unlike 1508/9 and the mk2a ones, open to correction though.
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In a way, the Talylln in Wales is probably an oddball for having 'normal' standard gauge-type buffers and drawgear.
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B1 Sharon
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Deirdre rings a bell now... Though what the GSR would have done with 3 additional route-restricted 4-6-0s is another thing altogether...
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If you're creative, there was a list of names for proposed additional 800s never built... Aoife off the top of my head (my sister's name so it stuck in my memory more than the others). I think @jhb171achill might have info on them. Re: 'Cultra' edition 800, I believe it's CIÉ dark green with GS lettering, based on what supplies Inchicore had when sending her north.
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While I won't wager money on it, a model O&K with accurate valve gear and motion would be a thing of beauty.
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Curious that Waterford Manor and Tramore weren't of matching length, given I assume they were procured at the same time for the same locos?
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It's obviously the measuring tape.
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How was the loco turned in Belfast (Or did it work up with a 141/181 and split?).
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I believe this continued to happen on occasion at Rosslare even into the early 2000s if one turned up on the Limerick/Waterford-Rosslare. The ITG journal records a few occasions.
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Two Axel Coaches in Ireland?
Niles replied to Auto-Train Original's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
Did the Waterford & Tramore have some perchance? Can't find my copy of Coakham's book, but it had a list of its stock... -
Two Axel Coaches in Ireland?
Niles replied to Auto-Train Original's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
The CB&SCR had a four wheeler, No.7, ex DN&GR. Later became a Signal dept van in GSR days. -
Ernies Massive Irish 1930's to 2005 Photo Archive
Niles replied to Glenderg's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
now that does whet the appetite for the return of 7T. -
Indeed, it's probably worth bearing in mind that even for GB-outline 6 wheel stock there wasn't a sufficient market to make specific tooling for each individual railway, as opposed to this generic type, much as I'd like some chunky MGWR 6 wheelers.
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The real 850 was built using parts for an unbuilt Woolwich mogul, I wonder is there a kitbash to be had there...
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Based on this lovely shot by Roger Joanes, 1077 appears to be the one of the 1964 tour (possibly one of the most well-travelled Irish carriages as such, widespread as they were I doubt many GSWR vehicles would have got to places like Ardee). Now you've given me an idea for a little headboard to go on my Woolwiches... if I only I knew the person who has the design for it though.