Niles Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Bookings for this event are now open (yes it's only September but last year's sold out in record time, you have been warned!) Planned traction for the event is: A class A39R B class 146 G class shunter G617 450 class Railcar 458 80 class railcar 90+749 (running, on display only - not carrying passengers) Wickham railcar 713 Even a steam loco, back by popular demand - O&K No. 3 will be providing cab rides up and down the loco yard, and may take part in a demonstration run if demand is there. Trains will use the North Line from Downpatrick to Inch Abbey and the South Line towards Magnus Grave. The day should feature: At least one out and back run with each locomotive/railcar Some mix-ups and shunts to watch A loco/railcar start-up or two Ballast train with the Irish Rail hoppers Brake van rides Wickham rides Limited and strictly controlled lineside photo/video opportunities If you're making your own way to Downpatrick book here: https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/dieselgala/ If you're travelling from Dublin, Táilte Tours will be running a coach from Connolly Luas stop (also picking up at Dublin Airport) https://www.tailtetours.com/event-details/downpatrick-diesel-gala-6th-jan-2024-including-bus-transfer-from-dublin. (and trust me, it's cheaper than the regular public transport fares and more direct ). Edited September 18, 2023 by Niles 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Will Táilte Tours be chartering flights, too? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Will Táilte Tours be chartering flights, too? Aer Táilte has a nice ring to it... Edited September 19, 2023 by Niles 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Niles said: Aer Táilte has a nice ring to it... Where does the headboard go on? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: Where does the headboard go on? Headboards, plural. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishrailways52 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 cant wait 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 20/9/2023 at 4:13 PM, irishrailways52 said: cant wait Even more stock in action this time round... so much for it being a 'mini' gala. (and running on two different branches, how many other preserved railways can offer that?). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 As of now we have just 4 combined bus/gala tickets left https://www.tailtetours.com/event-details/downpatrick-diesel-gala-6th-jan-2024-including-bus-transfer-from-dublin For those making their own way to Downpatrick, there are gala only tickets available here https://www.downrail.co.uk/event/dieselgala/ (however these too are selling at a fair pace!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Hopefully things will have dried out by then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Beckett Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) This event has sadly had to be cancelled. Every diesel loco and railcar we possess has been immersed in deep water, some worse than others. Everyone who has booked has been contacted by email. More information on the website and Facebook pages soon. We’re devastated. Both mentally and physically. Edited November 6, 2023 by Mike Beckett 6 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 That's awful, so sorry to hear that, a huge blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Snail Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Very sorry to hear this and hope that nothing has been damaged beyond repair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Mike Beckett said: This event has sadly had to be cancelled. Every diesel loco and railcar we possess has been immersed in deep water, some worse than others. Everyone who has booked has been contacted by email. More information on the website and Facebook pages soon. We’re devastated. Both mentally and physically. Ghastly news. Commiserations - hope things get sorted out as well as they can, as soon as. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Beckett Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 22 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Ghastly news. Commiserations - hope things get sorted out as well as they can, as soon as. Thanks JB. It’s hard to be positive at this time, just a feeling of being totally and utterly screwed, and no energy left to fight after all our other fights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Terrible news, hope the damage is light let us know if there is a fundraiser happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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