Background information required

[warb]

Can anybody provide an background information on this photo i.e. location/date/taken by and make up of train/steam special occasion?

regards

Warb

 

[warb]

Would this be on the maynooth line?

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warb

[the Bandon tank]

If so would see the canal ?

[jhb171achill]

All we can be sure of is that it's an RPSI train some time in the 70s or early 80s......... someone must recognise that bridge, though.

[Galteemore]

It’s pre 78 if 186 is in black - I’m not sure from pic. She was repainted green for First Great Train Robbery that year. Not using RPSI stock, either, which is interesting and should help narrow options. 

Edited March 15, 2023 by Galteemore

[warb]

35 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

All we can be sure of is that it's an RPSI train some time in the 70s or early 80s......... someone must recognise that bridge, though.

Curve platform at the rear?

regards

warb 

[jhb171achill]

52 minutes ago, warb said:

Curve platform at the rear?

regards

warb 

Good spot!

[DSERetc]

Could it be  186 on the Down line passing under Corbawn Lane, Shankill, Co Dublin, with the new Shankill Station {opened 10 June 1977) in the background before the DART upgrade? 

The date could possibly be 23/9/1978, there were three return trips Dublin - Bray  ( Page 40  Steams Silver Lining,   Joe Cassells)

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DSERetc