class 201 with freight trains

[Lev Pavliuk]

hello everyone, can someone tell me how often 201 with freight trains?  And is it possible now to see 201 216 not in the depot, but in motion, with a freight or passenger train?

[murphaph]

I think at the moment none of them are hauling any freight as there are enough 071s available and these seem to be preferred in this role. Welcome to the forum

[Lev Pavliuk]

1 hour ago, murphaph said:

Я думаю, что на данный момент ни один из них не перевозит грузы, так как имеется достаточно 071-х, и они, похоже, предпочтительнее в этой роли. Добро пожаловать на форум

are you sure?  I saw at least 8 videos where 201 were with IWT in 2022

[murphaph]

Oh maybe my info is out of date Lev. I'm sure somebody more knowledgeable about the scene will come along soon to help.

[ttc0169]

7 hours ago, Lev Pavliuk said:

hello everyone, can someone tell me how often 201 with freight trains?  And is it possible now to see 201 216 not in the depot, but in motion, with a freight or passenger train?

A 201 class locomotive is normally allocated to work the IWT liner train when one is spare,

Currently there is a 201 class locomotive (220) in Ballina freight yard and it is due to return to Dublin tomorrow Monday 13/06/22 working a freight train,10:05 from Ballina.

As regards 216-the locomotive is expected to be allocated to work Mk4 trains from Monday 13/06 to and from Dublin Heuston. 

Locomotive 201 is stored at Inchicore works and is unable to work any type of train at this time. 

[Lev Pavliuk]

34 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

Локомотив класса 201 обычно используется для работы с линейным поездом ВВТ, когда один из них свободен,

В настоящее время на грузовой станции Баллина находится локомотив класса 201 (220), который должен вернуться в Дублин завтра, в понедельник, 13 июня 22 года, работая грузовым поездом в 10:05 из Баллины.

Что касается 216, ожидается, что локомотив будет выделен для работы с поездами Mk4 с понедельника, 13 июня, в и из Дублина Хьюстон. 

Локомотив 201 хранится на заводе Inchicore и в настоящее время не может обслуживать поезда любого типа. 

wow, thanks a lot!  how do you get so much information, you work for the irish rail?

[ttc0169]

3 minutes ago, Lev Pavliuk said:

wow, thanks a lot!  how do you get so much information, you work for the irish rail?

I have an interest in Irish railways

[Lev Pavliuk]

37 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

Меня интересуют ирландские железные дороги

interesting, thanks for the great info!  maybe you know something about class 111?  is it possible to see any of them in ireland outside of rpsi tours or events?

[ttc0169]

13 minutes ago, Lev Pavliuk said:

interesting, thanks for the great info!  maybe you know something about class 111?  is it possible to see any of them in ireland outside of rpsi tours or events?

Sorry ,unable to help you with that question. 

Edited June 12, 2022 by ttc0169

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, Lev Pavliuk said:

interesting, thanks for the great info!  maybe you know something about class 111?  is it possible to see any of them in ireland outside of rpsi tours or events?

They don't carry out any regular timetabled duties at all, nor have they done so for many years. Best option is to find out what PW work that NIR have planned, as they will be used on things like ballast trains.