IrishTrainScenes Posted September 24, 2023 Posted September 24, 2023 Is the thread on Irish Railway News tapatalk ‘Enterprise Watch’ still active? Quote
irishrailways52 Posted September 24, 2023 Posted September 24, 2023 I have not seen that one in a long time Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 5, 2023 Posted October 5, 2023 I think that whole IRN site is as ancient history now as 2.2.2 Burys on the Cork Mail! As the 141s were breathing their last almost twenty years ago, only one or two posters were still using it… 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 9, 2023 Posted October 9, 2023 2 x 2-CAF just passed Malahide 8 mins late on the 16:05 belfast - Dublin. De Deitrich ill again? Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 9, 2023 Posted October 9, 2023 1 hour ago, jhb171achill said: 2 x 2-CAF just passed Malahide 8 mins late on the 16:05 belfast - Dublin. De Deitrich ill again? the 1700 Bellers was De Dietrich anyway Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 9, 2023 Posted October 9, 2023 Just now, GSR 800 said: the 1700 Bellers was De Dietrich anyway Then it's sat down in Belfast, I suppose........... Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 10, 2023 Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) 1700 was DD again Not directly related, but on the way out from Connolly I'm after noticing the GNRI coat of arms at the engine shed where the CIE logo used to be! Looks tidy. After passing 8209 stopped between Drumcondra and Connolly. Coming from/going to Inchicore? Edited October 10, 2023 by GSR 800 Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 10, 2023 Posted October 10, 2023 56 minutes ago, GSR 800 said: 1700 was DD again Not directly related, but on the way out from Connolly I'm after noticing the GNRI coat of arms at the engine shed where the CIE logo used to be! Looks tidy. After passing 8209 stopped between Drumcondra and Connolly. Coming from/going to Inchicore? That's the RPSI influence (Don't tell Nats.....)! Just now, a DD passed by Malahide with the 16:05 up, (10 mins late like yesterday) but with one of the zebras pushing it. Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 10, 2023 Posted October 10, 2023 2 hours ago, jhb171achill said: That's the RPSI influence (Don't tell Nats.....)! Just now, a DD passed by Malahide with the 16:05 up, (10 mins late like yesterday) but with one of the zebras pushing it. When will Merlin be on standby for Enterprise duty outside the shed instead of one of the 201s... saw one of the common liveried ones yesterday on shed, couldn't tell you which one now, good chance the same one pulling the one you saw up though. Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 10, 2023 Posted October 10, 2023 1 hour ago, GSR 800 said: When will Merlin be on standby for Enterprise duty outside the shed instead of one of the 201s... saw one of the common liveried ones yesterday on shed, couldn't tell you which one now, good chance the same one pulling the one you saw up though. In all likelihood, yes. I’ve a notion it’s 231. Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 11, 2023 Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, jhb171achill said: In all likelihood, yes. I’ve a notion it’s 231. Believe so. 1700 Bellers has left 5 minutes early, a 22000 set in place of the DD Edited October 11, 2023 by GSR 800 Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 11, 2023 Posted October 11, 2023 Rasp ripple on one DD today, plus the zebra again on another. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 4:54 PM, GSR 800 said: Believe so. 1700 Bellers has left 5 minutes early, a 22000 set in place of the DD The reason was as follows; the 0800 Belfast - Dublin failed before departure or in the depot. NIR CAFs 3005 + 3002 worked the 0800 (+45) ex Belfast, 1120 (+15) ex Dublin, 1405 ex Belfast and 1900 ex Dublin. These sets have been busy covering for the DD on the 5th, 9th & 11th October. the ICRs have been busy, covering the 0735 & 1650 from Dublin and the 1035 & 2005 from Belfast on 5th, 7th & 11th October. @jhb171achill on Monday as far as I know, either the 1320 ex Dublin or 1405 ex Belfast (or both) failed at Portadown. Most likely the 1405 set as was reported as 35 late from Portadown. the 1605 from Belfast & 1900 from Dublin were a 6 car 3000 class railcar. 1 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 I guess this is the new Enterprise thread? 1 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 Due to signalling issues the 15:20 Dublin Connolly to Lanyon Place has been delayed at #Portadown and is now 30 minutes late & 16:05 Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly has been delayed at Portadown and is now 43 minutes late. 16.05 Belfast/Connolly +45mins from Portadown due to a signalling issue. Expect 18:05 Enterprise Ex Belfast to operate 15 minutes late. 19:00 Enterprise Ex Dublin will be atleast 20 minutes late. Quote
airfixfan Posted October 14, 2023 Posted October 14, 2023 Going from Belfast to Dublin.next Saturday. Based on all these failures will get the bus instead! Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 14, 2023 Posted October 14, 2023 59 minutes ago, IrishTrainScenes said: Due to signalling issues the 15:20 Dublin Connolly to Lanyon Place has been delayed at #Portadown and is now 30 minutes late & 16:05 Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly has been delayed at Portadown and is now 43 minutes late. 16.05 Belfast/Connolly +45mins from Portadown due to a signalling issue. Expect 18:05 Enterprise Ex Belfast to operate 15 minutes late. 19:00 Enterprise Ex Dublin will be atleast 20 minutes late. 47 minutes ago, airfixfan said: Going from Belfast to Dublin.next Saturday. Based on all these failures will get the bus instead! Here's to hoping the DD replacements will have the looks of the BR class 800 and the reliability of the Stadler FLIRTs, while retaining the comfort of the DDs. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, GSR 800 said: Here's to hoping the DD replacements will have the looks of the BR class 800 and the reliability of the Stadler FLIRTs, while retaining the comfort of the DDs. There are plans for DD replacements but this is not due to start until 2026. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 18:05 Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly due 20:15 has been delayed at Lanyon Place and is now 21 minutes late. This is due to earlier signalling problems. Translink did not update regarding 19:00 Ex Dublin but likely 15 minutes late. Also, 8208 was noted through Dunmurry earlier LE in the Lisburn direction. Suspect this is required if a loco fails on the Enterprise tomorrow as Belfast - Portadown. Not sure if the 6 car CAF will be sent if not already there. Due to low rail adhesion as a result of Autumn leaf fall, the following Belfast/Dublin rail services will operate as non-Enterprise trains, and will be operated by Irish Rail trains from Monday 2 October 2023 until Sunday 26 November 2023. 1st Class & catering facilities are available on these services. Monday-Saturday 07:35 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place 10:35 Belfast Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly Sundays 10:00 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place 13:05 Belfast Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly Info for anyone travelling. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 Possibility for 10:00 Ex Dublin to be DD but booked ICR. Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 14, 2023 Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, IrishTrainScenes said: There are plans for DD replacements but this is not due to start until 2026. Aye, which is why I brought it up. Questions also remain regarding the Dart + coastal north and its impact on Belfast services. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 14, 2023 Author Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, GSR 800 said: Aye, which is why I brought it up. Questions also remain regarding the Dart + coastal north and its impact on Belfast services. Yeah I’m not entirely sure the DART to Drogheda will be a good idea though. The Enterprise is typically always about 10 to 15 minutes late into Dublin every day because of DARTs. So extending would add atleast 30 to 40 minutes on to a journey. I took the 1035 from Belfast to Dublin on 9th April & 4th November last year, the first one a DD, other one a 22000, and the DD was 20 minutes late into Connolly due to the DART. During the ICR trip, It trailed behind a DART from Malahide so it was 16 minutes late as a result. Mind you, on both the mentioned dates I returned on the 1900 to Belfast and there wasn’t a lot wrong except for a short delay. On the 4th November we were 10 or 11 minutes late into Portadown so I could quickly transfer to a CAF. The Belfast line is the same, if an Enterprise is heavily delayed it follows a stopper CAF to either Lisburn or Adelaide. Sometimes NIR make trains into an express to Belfast if a delayed Enterprise is close behind. Edited October 14, 2023 by IrishTrainScenes 1 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 15, 2023 Author Posted October 15, 2023 Anyone know what’s working 10:00 Connolly/Portadown today? Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 15, 2023 Author Posted October 15, 2023 Due to a train fault 12:00 Dublin Connolly to #Portadown has been delayed at Dublin Connolly and is now 11 minutes late. 1 Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 16, 2023 Author Posted October 16, 2023 The following cross border train services will be altered today (16/10/23), and will be operated by a non-Enterprise train with no 1st class and limited catering available on board. 15:20 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place 18:05 Belfast Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly 20:50 Dublin Connolly to Belfast Lanyon Place Quote
airfixfan Posted October 16, 2023 Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) Will get the bus to Dublin this weekend and for the last weekend in October to play safe. Edited October 16, 2023 by airfixfan Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 16, 2023 Author Posted October 16, 2023 Here’s more details: the 1235 ex Belfast (9003/8209) failed at Dundalk and passengers transferred to either an Irish Rail set or the 1405 ex Belfast at Dundalk. The 1805 from Belfast & 2050 from Dublin are NIR CAFs sets 3002+3005. the 1520 to Belfast was formed by ICR set 22036, this went through Moira at 1841 heading empty. Quote
airfixfan Posted October 17, 2023 Posted October 17, 2023 Another failure on the 6.50 to Dublin this morning. Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 17, 2023 Author Posted October 17, 2023 @airfixfan Here is what happened: The 0650 ex Belfast failed at either Lisburn or Lurgan (unsure which one) But pax were put onto the 0800 ex Belfast which called at Lisburn. The 0930 ex Dublin was either a 29000 or DD ICR 36 worked the 0735 & 1320 ex Dublin, 1035 & 1605 ex Belfast. The 1900 ex Dublin is a 6 piece NIR CAF. Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 17, 2023 Posted October 17, 2023 .....and it might now, Michael, so it might! Connolly driver told me today (well, statement of the obvious!) that neither Dublin or Belfast have anything reliable - and spare - to use on this service. A disgrace. Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted October 18, 2023 Posted October 18, 2023 43 minutes ago, airfixfan said: Only thing reliable is an ICR set Might be worth painting a 7 car ICR purple at this stage… Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 18, 2023 Author Posted October 18, 2023 Enterprise NIRailways Belfast / Dublin Service Information Due to ongoing mechanical issues, please note the following alterations to cross border services: Wednesday 18 October 2023: 15:20 Dublin to Belfast will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. 18:05 Belfast to Dublin will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. 20:50 Dublin to Belfast will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering Thursday 19 October 2023: 06:50 Belfast to Dublin will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. 09:30 Dublin to Belfast will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. Due to ongoing mechanical issues, please note the following alterations to cross border services: Wednesday 18 October 2023: 15:20 Dublin to Belfast will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. 18:05 Belfast to Dublin will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. 20:50 Dublin to Belfast will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering Thursday 19 October 2023: 06:50 Belfast to Dublin will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. 09:30 Dublin to Belfast will be a non-Enterprise, formed by 6-car CAF. No 1st class, limited catering. Quote
airfixfan Posted October 18, 2023 Posted October 18, 2023 Seen 3002 and 3005 in Belfast today on the 12.35 Enterprise Quote
IrishTrainScenes Posted October 18, 2023 Author Posted October 18, 2023 20 minutes ago, airfixfan said: Seen 3002 and 3005 in Belfast today on the 12.35 Enterprise Will be on the 06.50 & 09.30 tomorrow. CAFs 3002 + 3005 on the 18:05 Ex Belfast Enterprise on Monday (16th October). Apologies about the bad shot of 3005, these are video shots. Quote
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