RPSI Sea Breeze Information?

[226 Abhann na Suire]

Hi all, 

Was thinking of popping out to see No. 131 on the RPSI’s ‘Sea Breeze’ railtour from Dublin Connolly to Enniscorthy on Sunday August 20th and I’m just wondering if anyone might have any info on the movements surrounding the railtour, about carriage transfers, loco transfers or anything. Any info would be appreciated. 
 

Regards, Oisín

[irishrailways52]

transfer leaves inchacore around 9:30 and arrives in Dublin around 10:00

transfair back to inchacore leaves conoly around 20:00 and arives inchacore at 20:20

theese transfaires will probly be done with an 071. if you want to see 131 in action your best bet is to go someware along the route.

of cores if 131 breaks down they will send an 071 or 201 to pick up the train. 

[226 Abhann na Suire]

2 hours ago, irishrailways52 said:

transfer leaves inchacore around 9:30 and arrives in Dublin around 10:00

transfair back to inchacore leaves conoly around 20:00 and arives inchacore at 20:20

theese transfaires will probly be done with an 071. if you want to see 131 in action your best bet is to go someware along the route.

of cores if 131 breaks down they will send an 071 or 201 to pick up the train. 

Thanks a million, that’s a great help. Is 131 not starting the journey in Connolly? Hopefully we get smooth sailing this year unlike the last few runs that steam engines have had over the Wexford line!

[irishrailways52]

the day deftly went smooth in the end. no trouble with 216 being in the way of 131 getting out of the shed. no issues with loco break downs. no issues with NIR 4002 breaking down. no troubble with 216 also being declared failed. 

[226 Abhann na Suire]

On 20/8/2023 at 9:28 PM, irishrailways52 said:

the day deftly went smooth in the end. no trouble with 216 being in the way of 131 getting out of the shed. no issues with loco break downs. no issues with NIR 4002 breaking down. no troubble with 216 also being declared failed. 

Yeah hahaha it was quite the eventful day I suppose… managed to see it come through Killiney still in steam but not looking the healthiest so I thought some bad news was on the way…

[Bob229]

Anyone took photos of the Sea Breeze tour maybe you could upload some would be appreciated, Thank you

[226 Abhann na Suire]

Here’s some shots I got of 074 marshalling the train at Connolly and running around the Cravens set and then the railtour with 131 at the helm seen steaming through Killiney only minutes before it’s failure so I’m told… 

[Bob229]

Great photos Thank you