IRRS 'Classic Irish Steam' new photo book

[Irishswissernie]

Enclosed with the October Journal is this flyer for their first photo book. Price quoted is the members price so it might only be available to members only. Looks very interesting.

Edited October 13, 2021 by Irishswissernie

[Irishswissernie]

I've now read the review in the mag, its a 60 page book with 62 photos so approx 50p a photo. Westcorkrailway you might prefer the October Journal, 9 page article on the Last days of railways in West Cork and a full back cover colour view of Courtmacsherry.

 

[flange lubricator]

I  have just received a copy of this book and its a super publication worth the price the reproduction of the black and white images is suberb.

Edited October 13, 2021 by flange lubricator

[Irishswissernie]

Alan Hyland at the IRRS advises me that non members Sterling price is £40

[Georgeconna]

It is most likely a good book as flange says, but 60 pages @ STG40.00. Crazy price. That is €47 Euros.

Same as the Aircraft books they have gone up massively in price. I've given up buying these and will looking at getting rid of what I have as the net now caters for much of what I need.

I know it gets cash etc for the IRRS etc...

 

[airfixfan]

My Lough Swilly book due out later this month has 60 photos with over 50 unpublished in a 64 page book

 Published by Donegal Railway Heritage Centre all profits go towards preservation especially Drumboe. Cost is 11£ or 13 Euros and once it is gone it is gone!

Edited October 13, 2021 by airfixfan

[h gricer]

6 hours ago, Georgeconna said:

It is most likely a good book as flange says, but 60 pages @ STG40.00. Crazy price. That is €47 Euros.

 

 

I received my copy, it may sound crazy but I would actually pay €50euro for this book, it's a hard back high quality publication, the photos are probably the best reproduced steam photos I've ever seen in a book and I've purchased a lot of books in my time, the reproduction quality is just outstanding, the restoration of some of the older photos particularly the John Macartney Robbins photos is just incredible, the guy is dead nearly 70 years and in a strange irony his photos are coming back to life, like all books you get what you pay for, I can see this book being flogged on eBay for crazy price, a diesel book is in the pipeline with similar quality I hear, I can't wait.

Regards

hg

[Mayner]

I saw the flyer for me it looks like a 'must have" forget the price

[Galteemore]

My dad has one on the way which he’s promised to pass on. IRRS photo archive is outstanding. A J Powell images recently uploaded include a wonderful shot at Drumshanbo depicting the lady of the house chatting to the loco crew whilst the loco injector is being used to fill a bath tub for her children! 

[flange lubricator]

There are many books published over the years with a plethora of middle of the road pictures of steam in Ireland they are great because of the rarity of the content with the odd gem in amongst the pictures , this book contains gems of the highest calibure on every page so if you think its too expensive then don't buy it , but if you do buy it you won't be disappointed.

[DiveController]

Anyone able to give an unbiased opinion on the quality of the associated captioning?

As erudite gricers of the steam era pass as the steam era itself has done, younger railway enthusiasts need a better understanding to appreciate the worth of the work. A photo may only be as good as the readers understanding of what is in the photo.

[leslie10646]

Hi Kevin I can't give you an unbiased opinion (being on the IRRS London committee), but a friend who really knows his stuff commented on the quality of the captions.

Ciaran really puts an effort in - to research the subjects of the photographs he is restoring - you won't be disappointed.

His talk the other week, based around Leslie Hyland's photos was a classic of brilliant photos, described in depth.

[jhb171achill]

On 17/10/2021 at 10:41 PM, DiveController said:

Anyone able to give an unbiased opinion on the quality of the associated captioning?

As erudite gricers of the steam era pass as the steam era itself has done, younger railway enthusiasts need a better understanding to appreciate the worth of the work. A photo may only be as good as the readers understanding of what is in the photo.

A very good and valid point indeed, and vital for future enthusiast generations. While I have yet to see this volume myself, I doubt if it would disappoint on this issue! It is pricey, but as Leslie says, those who WOULD be in a position to know their onions have been well impressed so far.

[Irishswissernie]

Book arrived today and is excellent, no narrow gauge Jim but 5 SLNCR Galteemore!

[Galteemore]

The hallmark of a good railway book, and a good Flickr site, Ernie!  

[jhb171achill]

Methinks I’ll need to have a word with Santa…..

[Broithe]

21 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

Methinks I’ll need to have a word with Santa…..

Possibly using a false name, in case he checks the list..?

[Galteemore]

He’s too busy to check the list this year. Sorting his paperwork for crossing the Irish Sea …

[Irishswissernie]

11 minutes ago, Galteemore said:

He’s too busy to check the list this year. Sorting his paperwork for crossing the Irish Sea …

No shouldn't be a problem , Santa lives in Lapland which is in Finland - part of the EU

[mphoey]

On 13/10/2021 at 3:40 PM, airfixfan said:

My Lough Swilly book due out later this month has 60 photos with over 50 unpublished in a 64 page book

 Published by Donegal Railway Heritage Centre all profits go towards preservation especially Drumboe. Cost is 11£ or 13 Euros and once it is gone it is gone!

hope you advertise it here for sale

 

[airfixfan]

Will do Martin and will gladly supply copies to Dublin for RPSI fundraising as well. We expect the book from the printer next week. Will post details etc then on IRM.

[David Holman]

Mine arrived yesterday, though after the briefest check it was whisked away by the missus until Christmas day. As far as price is concerned, the book is probably at the upper end, but compared to mainland Europe still very reasonable. Specialist tomes there can often be double what we pay here.

[StevieB]

How any others, like me, were too slow at getting round to it and have found that it is sold out? When I asked about the possibility of a reprint, the answer came back that the minimum number was 100. So, if you missed out and still want a copy, get in touch with membership@irrs.ie and get the numbers up, please.

Stephen

[jhb171achill]

2 hours ago, StevieB said:

How any others, like me, were too slow at getting round to it and have found that it is sold out? When I asked about the possibility of a reprint, the answer came back that the minimum number was 100. So, if you missed out and still want a copy, get in touch with membership@irrs.ie and get the numbers up, please.

Stephen

Aaaarrrrggghh me too. I was waiting for Santa Claus….

[DiveController]

On 19/11/2021 at 6:21 AM, jhb171achill said:

Aaaarrrrggghh me too. I was waiting for Santa Claus….

Its time to email Santa Claus.

Alan Hyland from IRRS emailed me yesterday to say that they have acquired additional stock of the book so don't say you all have not been given another bite of the Christmas pudding... @StevieB

membership@irrs.ie

[StevieB]

I got my email yesterday and am just waiting for the payment request.

Stephen

[Galteemore]

Just got one in from Galteemore Snr. Wow. What a book. Wonderful reproduction. 

[Bob229]

A fine hardcover book with superb photos of a large variety of steam engines passenger and goods workings from the 1940/1950s,  well done IRRS and Ciaran

[StevieB]

Santa dropped off a copy. Thanks.

Stephen