josh_ Posted May 9 Posted May 9 Just now, Mike Beckett said: Opening days are limited currently, they are available on our website - www.downrail.co.uk. The ‘new’ locos will not be directly accessible by the public. There aren’t any non-family events added at the moment other than our diesel running day, but some will be added soon. Thanks so much Quote
josh_ Posted May 9 Posted May 9 Also as u are one of many at downpatrick planning and placing new track, was there ever a plan to have the route expanded up north of the former line to crossgar? Quote
Mike Beckett Posted May 9 Posted May 9 40 minutes ago, josh_ said: Also as u are one of many at downpatrick planning and placing new track, was there ever a plan to have the route expanded up north of the former line to crossgar? No, that has never been on our plans. 2 Quote
jhb171achill Posted May 29 Posted May 29 5 hours ago, airfixfan said: Did the West Clare operate trains after 2019? I believe it’s been opened on a number of special occasions for pre-arranged groups. Quote
airfixfan Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Thanks have found evidence of private openings until 2023 Quote
derek Posted May 29 Posted May 29 What locos are in Moyasta at present.? Passed that way couple weeks ago and could see a 121 and 141 I think, but I believe there are two others? Was driving at the time and my better half didn't appreciate me having my eyes on the trains instead of the road so I couldn't get a great look . Quote
MD220 Posted May 29 Posted May 29 121 class no. 124, 141 class no. 152, 181 class no. 190 and A class nos 003 and 015. All but 015 belong to the Irish Traction Group. 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted May 29 Posted May 29 3 hours ago, MD220 said: 121 class no. 124, 141 class no. 152, 181 class no. 190 and A class nos 003 and 015. All but 015 belong to the Irish Traction Group. Who owns 015? I thought it was the ITG too? Quote
MD220 Posted May 30 Posted May 30 9 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Who owns 015? I thought it was the ITG too? That I don't know. That's my understanding of the situation anyway, I stand to be corrected. 2 Quote
Niles Posted May 30 Posted May 30 25 minutes ago, MD220 said: That I don't know. That's my understanding of the situation anyway, I stand to be corrected. Yep, 015 is privately owned. Full ITG loco list here: https://www.irishtractiongroup.com/locos 1 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted May 30 Posted May 30 16 hours ago, airfixfan said: Thanks have found evidence of private openings until 2023 Shunting did happen very very recently. Just lads playing trains I suspect though. Quote
GSWR 90 Posted May 30 Posted May 30 (edited) 19 hours ago, derek said: What locos are in Moyasta at present.? Passed that way couple weeks ago and could see a 121 and 141 I think, but I believe there are two others? Was driving at the time and my better half didn't appreciate me having my eyes on the trains instead of the road so I couldn't get a great look . A3 and 152 are behind the other locos so you can’t see them from the road Total discrace, someone should do something to save them Edited May 30 by GSWR 90 1 2 Quote
Horsetan Posted May 30 Posted May 30 2 hours ago, GSWR 90 said: A3 and 152 are behind the other locos so you can’t see them from the road Total disgrace, someone should do something to save them I don't think ITG have anywhere else that can store them. Their place in Carrick-on-Suir is oversubscribed as it is. The semi-wrecked stock makes a suitably intimidating backdrop for films; you may have seen the somewhat violent Calm With Horses 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted May 30 Posted May 30 3 hours ago, GSWR 90 said: A3 and 152 are behind the other locos so you can’t see them from the road Total discrace, someone should do something to save them Trouble is, there’s no someone! There simply isn’t sufficient interest in this country. If it was England, and A3 was a derelict Deltic, money, volunteers and more and more money would come out of the woodwork! 1 2 Quote
GSWR 90 Posted May 30 Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Horsetan said: I don't think ITG have anywhere else that can store them. Their place in Carrick-on-Suir is oversubscribed as it is. The semi-wrecked stock makes a suitably intimidating backdrop for films; you may have seen the somewhat violent Calm With Horses Just can’t believe that nobody will save these poor engines. I will write some strongly-worded letters and will post if I get any updates 2 Quote
Mol_PMB Posted May 30 Posted May 30 10 minutes ago, GSWR 90 said: Just can’t believe that nobody will save these poor engines. I will write some strongly-worded letters and will post if I get any updates If you want to make a difference, donate some money or put in some time on the restoration projects. What will writing letters achieve? 1 Quote
MD220 Posted May 30 Posted May 30 I think @GSWR 90's posts should be taken as a little tongue in cheek. Refer to previous posts by @Mike Beckett 1 1 Quote
Mol_PMB Posted May 30 Posted May 30 Ok, Sorry, I had looked at the content rather than the identity of the person posting. As someone who has given close to a thousand man days and tens of thousands of pounds/euros to railway preservation projects I get particularly wound up by people saying ‘someone’ should do ‘something’! I confess my involvement in Irish preservation is limited to a weekend working on 226 with Aidan Brosnan at Carrick, and spending a chunk of money on railtours and entrance fees at various sites. 3 Quote
jhb171achill Posted May 30 Posted May 30 5 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said: Ok, Sorry, I had looked at the content rather than the identity of the person posting. As someone who has given close to a thousand man days and tens of thousands of pounds/euros to railway preservation projects I get particularly wound up by people saying ‘someone’ should do ‘something’! I confess my involvement in Irish preservation is limited to a weekend working on 226 with Aidan Brosnan at Carrick, and spending a chunk of money on railtours and entrance fees at various sites. Irish preservation has just as many lamenting the lack of "somebody"'s as the Isle of Brexit has also! 1 Quote
Tractionman Posted May 31 Posted May 31 on the move! https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishrailwayspresentandpast/permalink/9866755523415551/ includes pics and video of the locos, about to start heading north... cheers, Keith 3 1 Quote
GSWR 90 Posted May 31 Posted May 31 2 hours ago, Tractionman said: on the move! https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishrailwayspresentandpast/permalink/9866755523415551/ includes pics and video of the locos, about to start heading north... cheers, Keith Not sure but those look like AI to me? 1 1 Quote
Tractionman Posted May 31 Posted May 31 6 minutes ago, GSWR 90 said: Not sure but those look like AI to me? 1 1 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted May 31 Posted May 31 1 hour ago, Tractionman said: I was there. It’s AI, there is no way 124 looked that good. 1 Quote
GSR 800 Posted May 31 Posted May 31 Far too consistent and accurate for AI atm, good as its getting. Just some weird zoom effect or something with that camera. There is unfortunately a huge uptick in AI and AI scripted crap going around, but that's beside the point 1 Quote
Killian Keane Posted May 31 Posted May 31 Good lord stuff leaving Moyasta? time to buy a lottery ticket now as long as we dont get someone handcuffing themself to the loco we're laughing.. 2 1 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted May 31 Posted May 31 39 minutes ago, GSR 800 said: Far too consistent and accurate for AI atm, good as its getting. Just some weird zoom effect or something with that camera. There is unfortunately a huge uptick in AI and AI scripted crap going around, but that's beside the point No….No…. myself and GSWR90 worked on this all night long. Lots of AI and CGI. 2 1 2 Quote
GSR 800 Posted May 31 Posted May 31 3 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: No….No…. myself and GSWR90 worked on this all night long. Lots of AI and CGI. I wasn't fooled. No SKEM graffiti on that coach anywhere; clearly, fake news. And it's not absolutely lashing rain? So much for artificial intelligence. Jokes aside, good to see these locos being taken somewhere safe. 37 minutes ago, Killian Keane said: Good lord stuff leaving Moyasta? time to buy a lottery ticket now as long as we dont get someone handcuffing themself to the loco we're laughing.. That could certainly be a bit of a drag.. 1 Quote
Mol_PMB Posted June 1 Posted June 1 Fortunately they’re not following in 5T’s footsteps to the USA. The next hurdle would be this week’s steel tariff percentage! Great work by all involved. 1 Quote
Galteemore Posted June 1 Posted June 1 27 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said: Fortunately they’re not following in 5T’s footsteps to the USA. The next hurdle would be this week’s steel tariff percentage! Great work by all involved. The irony is that 5T would probably have been better off staying in the USA. Her life since repatriation has been somewhat edgy! 1 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted June 1 Posted June 1 11 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: Just watched your video on YT. Fabulous stuff, @Westcorkrailway! Was there just one cable doing the winching? Was there much work involved in getting them rolling freely for the loading? 2 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted June 1 Posted June 1 5 hours ago, DERAILED said: Great outcome but what did the ITG ever do for us? What exactly are they supposed to do other than preserve Irish diesel traction? Quote
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