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After GVS closes on May 10th the Enterprise from May 13th until July 6th with have just 2 DDs sets in service in that period.

You mean the 2-4-4T?

Return of the ICRs will help punctuality 

On Monday got the 11.20 ex Dublin blocked by a DART looped at Congiffin first time I have seen this done. How unusual is this?

Involved with the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre. We are open 6 days a week during the winter months and visitors can be scarce. Without support from Pobal we could not survive as a tourist attraction.

10 hours ago, B141 said:

131 used to have a mesh over the damper to stop sparks from falling out. I assume it was removed at some point 

Think spark narrestor on 131 still there

Many years ago did the 08.00 from Belfast in under 2 hours with 191 replacing the failed NIR 071!

15 hours ago, StevieB said:

Seems like 131 caused widespread damage or is it just bad reporting?

Stephen

On that train it was bad reporting and 131 was in top form

Enjoy Wales waiting in Dublin in the sun for 131 to Rosslare today

Love the Strabane photo

Translink confirmed today as predicted.  GVS closes May 10th and all Dublin/Portadown trains will serve Lanyon. Lisburn to Belfast complete closure July/August with Enterprise bus subs for Belfast using Newry. October 7th new Hub opens for hourly Enterprise  for Dublin.

Costs have increased from an initial 200M£ to about 345M£ in just a few years.

GVS closed from May 10th and new Hub opens on October 7th for hourly Enterprise

Graham Norton was in that episode as well

Love the two post closure photos. Very timely for my latest project as well. Hope you enjoy your trip to North Wales.

What a great CDR cavalcade!

There is a new book out this summer on Lough Swilly buses now at the proof stage.

Sorry meant bustiturion on Enterprise on May 11th

 First of a series of disruptions and line closures until October 2024

That means they will be an ICR.  line closure on May 11th linked to complete closure of GVS from May 10th as planned

Rails advertising their intent to maintain the valuable Hattons model database 

22 hours ago, IrishTrainScenes said:

By the way, only one of each train will be needed (i.e 3 car CAF/ICR, 4 car 29K/ICR) Full Enterprise set and some other stuff.

Will the RPSI MkIIs be going to the Transport Hub?

RPSI Mk2s currently restricted to Whitehead and Cravens only passed to Dundak.

21 hours ago, 226 Abhann na Suire said:

Just curious, but do those in the know have any idea about the proposed timetable…? Or at least will they be a pre-9am arrival to both cities…? 

That is the plan currently you cannot arrive till just before 10 from Dublin 

Correct all. Enterprises will leave from the new Belfast Transport Hub from October 7th 2024

Going through the details the plans are for 5 new Enterpride trains to replace the DD sets by 2029

4 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

So first class & catering only on selected services?

Correct 

3 hours ago, 226 Abhann na Suire said:

This is revolutionary! I’m surprised at how under the radar this has gone too. Is this to coincide with the opening of Grand Central? Also I presume a pre-9am arrival to each city is also on the cards for this new timetable? 

In theory yes with improved Derry Line connections promised as well from October 2024. Stage 2 by 2029 will see a new Enterprise fleet in service

ICRs will replace DDs on Enterprise from late October as usual for about 6 weeks due to leaf fall season. The 3000k sets 1 to 6 will be kept busy as well.