Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 there is already a reason to re-run the 121s. What a fantastic looking livery on the locomotive this has to go as one of the most obscure but fantastic livery combos in Irish rail history 11 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) Whaaaaat!!! Amazing! I’d love to see that - is this real or photoshopped? Love the monochrome crest… Edited November 16, 2021 by jhb171achill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, jhb171achill said: Whaaaaat!!! Amazing! I’d love to see that I won’t lie when I saw it on my Facebook feed, I thaught it was fake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Can someone please explain what is going on here? Why would the RPSI want a loco looking like this? Looks the business tho. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 The GSWR Inchicore tradition of sheep-dipped grey lives on, 106 years since it was first seen….. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Just now, murphaph said: Can someone please explain what is going on here? Why would the RPSI want a loco looking like this? Looks the business tho. Trial runnings on the mainline it will be put onto original 1961 spec grey and yellow once trials are completed This livery has put a massive smile on my face I won’t lie 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 What will she haul during these trials? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, murphaph said: What will she haul during these trials? Maybe RPSI mk2 coaches? I’m not aware if there is a specific coach needed for trials on IE trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 But why the need then to give her an IE look? I mean, she will presumably retain certification in the original yellow and grey livery, so why couldn't she be certified like that? I am kind of wondering is there some intention to run her in IE revenue service somehow? Maybe the whole thing was just to give some apprentices in Inchicore a go of a spray gun and I'm overthinking things! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, murphaph said: But why the need then to give her an IE look? I mean, she will presumably retain certification in the original yellow and grey livery, so why couldn't she be certified like that? I am kind of wondering is there some intention to run her in IE revenue service somehow? Maybe the whole thing was just to give some apprentices in Inchicore a go of a spray gun and I'm overthinking things! I can garuntee it won’t be going back into IE service! im not sure why they HAD to do it but I’m glad they did 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Dear IE. Please stop with the teasing, and just paint some God damn 201's like this! Now! 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I'm on the fence regarding this livery on 134, I certainly like it on the 071s. Will be interesting to see what it looks like when completed and out in the open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Dear IE. Please stop with the teasing, and just paint some God damn 201's like this! Now! A 121 got this livery before an 201 im sure some regard that as a joke although I’m not sure I like it as much on the 201 https://www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/12975381494/in/album-72157636435273666/ Edited November 16, 2021 by Westcorkrailway 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorPan Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 22 minutes ago, murphaph said: But why the need then to give her an IE look? I mean, she will presumably retain certification in the original yellow and grey livery, so why couldn't she be certified like that? I am kind of wondering is there some intention to run her in IE revenue service somehow? Maybe the whole thing was just to give some apprentices in Inchicore a go of a spray gun and I'm overthinking things! Tis no different to the time 216 was bright green before going blue while on trials and the same is what's happening to 134. She will need to undergo driver training and such so while she undergoes those, she'll be in temporary grey. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I wonder what they’ll pair her with. Perhaps 071 or 073? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: I wonder what they’ll pair her with. Perhaps 071 or 073? In its current guise, you might aswell pair it with 080 for a nice match 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Very interesting looking! I have to say, it must be the handiest livery for the lads in the paint shop to apply. Looking forward to seeing it in the original as delivered grey livery though 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Westcorkrailway said: there is already a reason to re-run the 121s. What a fantastic looking livery on the locomotive this has to go as one of the most obscure but fantastic livery combos in Irish rail history Its like a loco from a Bond movie, militaristic and menacing looking. 44 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: A 121 got this livery before an 201 im sure some regard that as a joke although I’m not sure I like it as much on the 201 https://www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/12975381494/in/album-72157636435273666/ Sorry the long 201 'Peat Briquette' doesn't blow my skirt up in any livery. If the ICR yoyo's takeover the Cork and Belfast routes retiring the 201s to freight, they may well end up in this smart freight grey livery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD220 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I like it as a temporary thing. Gives an idea of what the 121s would look like if they survived in service into the 2020s! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 A bit of a missed opportunity? Whilst it was in there, they could have weathered it a bit... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: there is already a reason to re-run the 121s. What a fantastic looking livery on the locomotive this has to go as one of the most obscure but fantastic livery combos in Irish rail history Superb, and it's not April 1st 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Noel said: Its like a loco from a Bond movie, militaristic and menacing looking. Sorry the long 201 'Peat Briquette' doesn't blow my skirt up in any livery. If the ICR yoyo's takeover the Cork and Belfast routes retiring the 201s to freight, they may well end up in this smart freight grey livery. Long may the 201 loco haul passenger services, IE have begun looking at new railcar units for the Enterprise service beginning 2027/2028, hopefully no rush to change the 201 services to Cork for another 15 years or so 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I'm going to go out on a limb here, and suspect that not one person will agree with me; I would love to see an ICR in black'n'tan, or 1950s green, snails an'all...! Or a NIR 4k in UTA green.. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 So would I. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Just now, jhb171achill said: I'm going to go out on a limb here, and suspect that not one person will agree with me; I would love to see an ICR in black'n'tan, or 1950s green, snails an'all...! Or a NIR 4k in UTA green.. Those beautiful 29000's already wear a gorgeous green livery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Or an NIR 4k in 80 class style maroon and blue…. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: Jasus 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 What a pity the ITG didn't paint one of their As in that paint scheme, it would look great in those colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, jhb171achill said: I'm going to go out on a limb here, and suspect that not one person will agree with me; I would love to see an ICR in black'n'tan, or 1950s green, snails an'all...! Or a NIR 4k in UTA green.. Blue and Creme 4ks and flying snail ICRs, would never happen because it would look confusing to the millennial train user but still 12 minutes ago, connollystn said: What a pity the ITG didn't paint one of their As in that paint scheme, it would look great in those colours. Or this livery as I said on the Duggan port layout thread, the two liveries really do share the same aesthetic. Only issue is I think IE like liveries similar to there own on the mainline (I remember IR did not want the RPSI to use black n tan on there mk2 as it looked to similar to the livery at that time) or something along those lines but we’re lucky to have A39R going as it is, never mind getting A3r so we will happily accept black n tan! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Well that has found a use for my resin 121 model. in grey u/c a few moments ago! Robert 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Robert Shrives said: Well that has found a use for my resin 121 model. in grey u/c a few moments ago! Robert I was thinking that. Anyone with those old conversions can get busy! same if anyone wants a “Galway livery” A class 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said: Those beautiful 29000's already wear a gorgeous green livery! Ah, I don't like those oul cattle trucks! 4 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: A 121 got this livery before an 201 im sure some regard that as a joke although I’m not sure I like it as much on the 201 https://www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/12975381494/in/album-72157636435273666/ In reality, bogies and everything "below" would also be grey in that livery... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: there is already a reason to re-run the 121s. What a fantastic looking livery on the locomotive To each his own, I would say but I doubt that would be universally liked. 5 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: it will be put onto original 1961 spec grey and yellow once trials are completed Thank Christ! 5 hours ago, murphaph said: I am kind of wondering is there some intention to run her in IE revenue service somehow? I doubt that with all the 201s out of service and railcars on secondary lines. Good way to burn her out and not so many spares left now even if IE did the maintenance. She could be pair with a 141 5 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: although I’m not sure I like it as much on the 201 https://www.flickr.com/photos/northernblue109/12975381494/in/album-72157636435273666/ That variant is hideous although it could be modernized a bit to look all right. Honestly I hate these fictitious liveries though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 The class 201 would look great in that livery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 One of these would be nice 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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