GSR 800

00 gauge 3d printed 800 class (cat not included)

An effective marketing strategy perhaps..

the rolling initiation for hourly Enterprise services starts around the same time so it would make sense.

I hope Connolly's trainsheds get similar treatment to Pearse's. Dark, gloomy and with no proper ventilation to allow fumes out. 29ks roaring exhaust smoke in there

It is possible it was one of the few parts of the locomotive taken off as scrapping began before sense prevailed. Her cab side windows and the brass frames disappeared and reappeared a few times on her. When in storage in Thurles in 1960, she had them. By 61 they were gone. She was still without when end to end with Macha in Inchicore in 63. She was returned to full order when sent up north, as seen when she was in storage at Adelaide in 64. Possible they were removed to prevent any sticky hands from getting a hold of them.

500 class cab Someone's after nicking the right handle wheel

The 29s are hard work is why I'm sure theres no loved lost for locals with the 201s idling outside Connolly shed all morning!

210 sold

Extend the Dart to Mullingar and you'd have plenty of space! Maybe in a century

Drogheda and Inchicore will be used, 29ks that arent sent to Limerick will be moved to Connolly where they'll be maintained as a backup for any failure of Dart + sets

ICRs are generally referred to as 'Sets' whereas 29ks are referred to as 'Units' in the railway. The more inventive nicknames for the 29ks can be easily imagined!

For sale. MM 201 class no. 210 River Erne in New Black and Yellow livery. Excellent condition. Box vgc with full accessories 220 euro + postage. SOLD MM 201 class no. 8208 River Lagan in New Enteprise green livery. Very good condition. Box vgc, lacks papers and plastic wrap for loco. accessories bag opened. 200 euro + postage.

No better man for the job!

Interesting regarding the replacement to the DDs Meanwhile, tenders have been called for a new fleet of eight eight-car trainsets, with aim of introducing a modern fleet on the route from 2029. The next generation Enterprise trains were initially described as tri-modes, but Railway Gazette International understands that they will primarily be electro-diesel multiple-units, fitted with small traction batteries to reduce emissions at stations and depots. The trains will remain largely dependent on their diesel powerpacks in the early years, pending a firm decision on how or whether to electrify more of the route between the two cities.

four Howden Meredith wheels and he would have been flying along! Beats the packed Luas anyway..

Excellent! Wonderful to see her brought to life for the first time, she fits the chassis nicely

theres a double sided screen in the doorway, the stanchion pole runs through it.

I think at least 2-3 should have them by now (dunno numbers), it is being fitted throughout the 29k fleet

A riveting process indeed!

is it confirmed the 29000s will be on Enterprise? I imagine they'd only be used as backups if there's nothing else. Above photos were from 2021 (Unit 25 still wearing a very worn-looking older livery!)

Broadstone?

Quite a good illustration of how short the wheelbase of the J26s were!

Very sad news. Ken was a very knowledgeable, talented modeller of the highest standard, very kind and helpful. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

at least being cantilevered, they'll be easier to clean under. I quite like the Dart + overall but the lack of jacks completely boggles the mind. Would call on within 5 years a new order of cars with jacks will be put in.

This is why I worry so much about the silly idea of omitting toilets on the Dart + Maynooth is currently a 45-minute run, if they manage to cut a generous 10 minutes off that its still a fair hike. Drogheda is currently an hour out from Connolly. Even if a good reduction in timing is achieved, that is a long hike indeed. Should they ever stretch their legs further into the country, many will have to cross their legs! Strange, short-sighted planning when the whole idea of the batteries is to give them flexibility. Hopefully, it will work to free up ICRs as the 29ks are sent down to Limerick, but what will come to fruition lies in the darkness of the future...