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  1. Paul 34F
    I presume business interests get involved as they believe it gives access to grants from Government or the EU, from which they will be able to benefit? When it drives the volunteers away and the costs mount, the business interests drift away. As for the image of number 5, it appears to have been dismantled for overhaul? The boiler and smokebox have been lifted out of the frames. Paul
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    David, I recall Gordon Gravett used AJ couplings on his metre gauge stock for Pempoul. The Barclay tank and the mixed train look the part. Most inspiring. Paul
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    Ernie, Just been checking through the Diagram books. The bogie carriage is a GNRI vehicle, number 130, (a one off), originally H2 2nd/3rd class, downgraded in 1941 to all 3rd and allocated K21. Paul
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    Looking at colour photos of the Swilly, all the operational locomotives ended up Dark Green by the time of closure. I’ll admit, I’ve not looked specifically for No.4, but if it was working in the late 40’s, I suspect it would be green. Paul
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    Hello David, I’ve sent you a PM re your question about the tank tops. Paul
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    Leslie, Looks like the carriages are an F1 and maybe an L5. Paul
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    Hello David, I feel your pain. I watched a video recording from the Portsmouth show and it looks like several layouts had similar issues at baseboard joints. It just makes you appreciate how much wood moves depending on the conditions. Paul
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    Dear All, I’m currently researching the GNRI carriages that were altered to run with the BUT Railcars. I’m looking for any photos of those converted to accommodate the Heating Boiler, especially the two F16’s that were rebuilt. I’m trying to see what alterations were made at roof level and the position of the fuel tank, if not fitted internally? Also, I’ve seen mention of the D3, number 396 that was altered by CIE, being at Mallow in the 1980’s? I’ve seen a rough drawing added to the Dundalk Diagram book, but it causes more questions than answers? Is there any photographs? Kind regards Paul
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    The last picture of the S/S2 class appears to be Foyle Road. I can see the roof of what maybe the two storey goods shed at Victoria Road, between the locomotive and the stables coach on the right. Paul
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    I see what you’re did there!!!!! Paul
  11. Paul 34F
    Thanks for the enlargement. I wonder if what I can see is roof patch repairs? The little blocks are unusual. The one photo I can think of, is taken at the normal 3/4 angle. So maybe of no benefit. I wonder what the rest of the group think it is. Paul
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    On reflection, I wonder if it’s a M1 van? There are other photos of one at the front of the train. If so, are those cables on the roof? Paul
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    The roof of the clerestory carriage at the front of the Bundoran Express is interesting. Pity the steam hides the coach sides. It would be nice to know the identity of the vehicle. Paul
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    Thank you for the information. I’ll have to search it out. Kind regards Paul
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    FS, Thank you for the PM. That was the picture I was thinking of. Much appreciated. Kind regards Paul
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    Thank you airfixfan. Can anyone assist with the image, please? Kind regards Paul
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    Many thanks to Irishswissernie for the photograph. It’s around 1913 when the S Class was new. My memory, maybe messing with me, as I recall a picture from a slightly earlier time frame. It maybe in another book, but I’m not sure which one. I’m chasing details of a van with the side light mounted above the Guards Lookout, (Caboose, on the some Dundalk diagrams). Not sure if it was an M1, M2 or even a W1? Hope this information may trigger someone’s memory. Kind regards Paul
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    Hello one and all, At the moment all my books are in store, (I have mentioned this previously elsewhere, sorry!). Would someone be kind enough to send me a copy via PM of the posed Official photograph of a GNRI train in the early Edwardian period. I believe the locomotive is either a Q or QL and the train is posed on a curve. If I recall correctly, the image is published in Locomotives of the GNRI. Thank you in anticipation, Kind regards Paul
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    Hello Bob, I’ve sent you a PM related to the Vacuum Cleaning Van. Kind regards Paul
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    Nice to see a picture of the Vacuum Cleaner Van. I’ve got a drawing from the diagram book of it. Paul
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    Depends on the time frame you are considering. A note on the drawing mentions the vehicle class being altered. This is the clue to it becoming third class vehicle. No doubt this would have been when the bogie carriages took over duties on the mainline. Paul
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    Hello Bob, I’ve sent you a PM. Kind regards Paul
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    Bob, I’ll have to check through the 6 wheel carriage diagram book to see if I can identify the vehicles in the train in this image, especially the one you are interested in. Kind regards Paul
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    Dear All, I have been checking through the IRRS GNRI Carriage books on my computer. I’m trying to figure out when the first vehicles were built with Vestibules, a.k.a. Corridor Connections? I’m certain a date is mentioned in one of my collection of books, but they are stored safely away, whilst we renovate our place out here in Romania! The issue has reared its head, as I’m trying to figure out whether the F1 1st / 2nd composites with Clerestory roof were built with Vestibules? Many thanks in advance Paul
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    Slightly off topic, but bear with me. Here’s a possibility for an alternative piece of history. What if at Independence, the Ferry and the Boat Train switched to the other side of the Lough? They would be alterations, but the line from Goraghwood to Warrenpoint would still be open. The level crossings in Newry would be an issue. However, anything is possible. Paul
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