Castlerea Station and train ride 1940s in colour.

[GSR 800]

Just came across this 

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/castlerea-train-station

 oil fired loco, with coaches in GSR maroon and CIE dark green.

 

[jhb171achill]

5 minutes ago, GSR 800 said:

Just came across this 

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/castlerea-train-station

 oil fired loco, with coaches in GSR maroon and CIE dark green.

 

It's from the Msgr. Reid photographic collection. Some amazing old colour stuff there, but that's the only railway one; a gem, nonetheless.

[Galteemore]

Must be something about priests and colour film…..Monaghan by a Canon. Looks like a Diocesan gig with x-border passengers, given the Customs bit

 

[StevieB]

6 hours ago, GSR 800 said:

Just came across this 

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/castlerea-train-station

 oil fired loco, with coaches in GSR maroon and CIE dark green.

 

Absolutely delightful.

Stephen

5 hours ago, Galteemore said:

Must be something about priests and colour film…..Monaghan by a Canon. Looks like a Diocesan gig with x-border passengers, given the Customs bit

 

Another gem.

Stephen