Downpatrick/ITG diesel gala on 6th January 2024

[Niles]

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

[DJ Dangerous]

Will Táilte Tours be chartering flights, too?

[Niles]

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

[Westcorkrailway]

1 hour ago, Niles said:

Aer Táilte has a nice ring to it...

Where does the headboard go on?

[Niles]

3 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said:

Where does the headboard go on?

Headboards, plural. 

[irishrailways52]

cant wait

[Niles]

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?).

[Niles]

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!)

[Horsetan]

Hopefully things will have dried out by then...

 

[Mike Beckett]

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

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

That's awful, so sorry to hear that, a huge blow.

[Flying Snail]

Very sorry to hear this and hope that nothing has been damaged beyond repair

[jhb171achill]

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.

 

[Mike Beckett]

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.

[Bob229]

Terrible news, hope the damage is light let us know if there is a fundraiser happening