Irish Weedsprayer Campaign 2012

[Csalem]

Hi all,

The weedsprayer campaign for 2012 commenced this week, which when completed should have covered most of the Irish Rail network. Today it was down in Cork, covering the east Cork lines and I popped down to see some of the action. Due to the lack of run-round facilities at both Cobh and Midleton, two 071s were required to haul the set. I managed to get shots of it at Glounthaune and Midleton, with 073 and 080 the locomotives in use. Also included in the shots are some 2600s, the hybrid 26/27 set and a four piece 2800 visiting Cork.

 

Pictures here:

http://smu.gs/J1M3rK

 

Enjoy!

[heirflick]

lovely shots, as always!

[Csalem]

073 and weedsprayer returned through Balbriggan this morning operating from Platin to Bray:

http://smu.gs/Kc8GdV

[heirflick]

csaklem, any idea when the sprayer will head inland?

[Csalem]

For at least the third year in a row, 071 has put in an appearance on the weed. Here it is yesterday about to go to Longford.

[heirflick]

superb pic:tumbsup:

[Csalem]

Many thanks!

[Shinkansen]

Excellent photos as always Csalem. You took some lovely shots down around Cork/Midelton. Keep up the good work:tumbsup:

[thewanderer]

Evening all,

 

On Wednesday 23rd May 2012 071 and the Weedspray Train operated from Ennis to Portlaoise via Limerick and the Nenagh Branch.

 

Pictures of the train at Borris-in-Ossory, Ballybrophy and Rosskelton are online at: http://smu.gs/KzbFKO

 

The Wanderer.

[Csalem]

^Some lovely shots there.