thewanderer Posted February 11 Posted February 11 (edited) The "Time’s Arrow” railtour has been arranged for Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2024 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tokyu Car Corporation 2600 Class Railcars, which entered service on Monday 16th May 1994. With thanks to Iarnród Éireann, we are going back in time to the 1990’s by taking a 2600 Class railcar to Dublin to explore the suburban system, visiting old haunts and new locations, including Dublin Heuston, Adamstown Bay Platform, Grand Canal Dock Bay Platform, Dundalk, Howth, Dublin Connolly, Maynooth and M3 Parkway. But that isn’t the end of it. Following an overnight stay in Dublin, on Sunday we will recreate the famous 1220 Heuston – Cork non-stop "ARROW" express of the late 1990’s from Dublin Heuston to Cork, but with the added bonus of a nonstop run from Dublin Heuston to Cobh. After a short break at Cobh to stretch our legs from the 177-mile journey, we will retrace our steps as far as Cork where the tour will conclude. See https://irrstimesarrow.eventbrite.ie for full information. Edited February 11 by thewanderer 6 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Cork based railtours are guaranteed sucess (no bias at all ) 2 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 12 Posted February 12 56 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: Cork based railtours are guaranteed sucess (no bias at all ) Tis always good craic down in Caaark, boy! Quote
Mayner Posted February 12 Posted February 12 177 miles non-stop in a 2600 seems more like penance than pleasure. What are the Cork enthusiasts atoning for? 1 3 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted February 12 Posted February 12 7 minutes ago, Mayner said: 177 miles non-stop in a 2600 seems more like penance than pleasure. What are the Cork enthusiasts atoning for? It’s what we get for calling the 29000 rubbish!!! Quote
GSR 800 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 7 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: It’s what we get for calling the 29000 rubbish!!! You'll have no shortage of them once the Dart + are up and running Quote
minister_for_hardship Posted February 13 Posted February 13 8 hours ago, Mayner said: 177 miles non-stop in a 2600 seems more like penance than pleasure. What are the Cork enthusiasts atoning for? My very thoughts when I saw the stock and the distance involved, doubtless people will enjoy the experience, it's just not for me! The 21st century version of standing in an open wagon enthusiasts' special. Quote
Georgeconna Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, minister_for_hardship said: My very thoughts when I saw the stock and the distance involved, doubtless people will enjoy the experience, it's just not for me! The 21st century version of standing in an open wagon enthusiasts' special. Dish out the Hardship Minister but cannie take it!!! Ah Starting from Cork! Its not in the Blurb at the start! An overnight cost involved in Dublin kills it for me TBH. Edited February 13 by Georgeconna Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted February 13 Posted February 13 6 hours ago, GSR 800 said: You'll have no shortage of them once the Dart + are up and running Maybe if there running to youghal we would take them 3 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Dish out the Hardship Minister but cannie take it!!! Ah Starting from Cork! Its not in the Blurb at the start! An overnight cost involved in Dublin kills it for me TBH. I will be heading down to cork after Day 1. I’m still thinking to do day 2 or not….I’d almost be better of staying in cork and partake in some gricing! 1 Quote
thewanderer Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 On 13/2/2024 at 9:17 AM, Georgeconna said: Ah Starting from Cork! Its not in the Blurb at the start! An overnight cost involved in Dublin kills it for me TBH. You do also have the option of returning to Cork on the Saturday evening by IE service train (2100 Heuston - Cork) if you only want to do the Saturday of the tour. 1 Quote
thewanderer Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 30 years ago today, the 2600 class fleet was delivered to IE. It seems rather appropriate so that the tickets for the 30th anniversary railtour for the class went on sale this morning! https://www.rte.ie/archives/2024/0124/1428391-japanese-trains-for-ireland/ Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted February 15 Posted February 15 The extended Cut version featuring tractor shunting! 2 Quote
irishrailways52 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 On 12/2/2024 at 9:51 PM, Westcorkrailway said: Cork based railtours are guaranteed sucess (no bias at all ) true capital of ireland just wondering why so many people hate the 29000s Quote
GSR 800 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 29 minutes ago, irishrailways52 said: true capital of ireland just wondering why so many people hate the 29000s Noisy old yokes, floors are so bad they are being replaced 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 15 Posted February 15 56 minutes ago, GSR 800 said: Noisy old yokes, floors are so bad they are being replaced If they took the amplifiers out of them, and cleared out 20 years of litter, maybe they'd be OK.............. Quote
GSR 800 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 13 hours ago, jhb171achill said: If they took the amplifiers out of them, and cleared out 20 years of litter, maybe they'd be OK.............. that is being done, one at a time... 1 Quote
thewanderer Posted April 22 Author Posted April 22 (edited) Just a reminder that tickets are still available for Time's Arrow railtour on 18th - 19th May from Cork & Dublin to Dundalk, Howth, Maynooth, M3 Parkway and Cobh. Full tour details and booking at https://irrstimesarrow.eventbrite.ie with multiple different ticket options available (single day ticket for Saturday from Cork or Dublin or Sunday day ticket for the non stop run from Dublin to Cobh or a 2 day ticket for best value). And IE are also getting in on the act with the 30th anniversary with a retro repaint of a 2600 into ARROW livery. It is planned that the ARROW liveried unit will feature on the IRRS tour. They released a sneek peek on social media last Friday with a full reveal to come this week. See https://fb.watch/rCI9oIS9mU/ Edited April 22 by thewanderer 5 Quote
thewanderer Posted April 25 Author Posted April 25 (edited) It's back to the 1990's for Iarnrod Eireann as they have repainted 2600 Class, No. 2601+2602 back into a modified version of the ARROW livery they originally carried from 1994 to the early 2000's to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the class. The work was completed to an outstanding quality in house at the paint spray facility in Inchicore Works and the team poses in front of the completed set on Wednesday 25th April for official photos to be taken before the set returns to service in Cork working the commuter services to Cobh, Midleton and Mallow. An IR£19.5 million order was placed in 1992 with Mitsui, who subcontracted the order to Tokyu Car Corporation of Yokohama, Japan. This was quite groundbreaking on a number of fronts; not only was it the first Irish order placed with an Asian firm, but they were also the first railway vehicles built in Asia for the European market and the vehicles are still held in high regard by their manufacture 30 years later. The Irish Railway Record Society are arranging a 30th anniversary railtour over the weekend of the 18th & 19th May and it is expected that 2601 + 2602 will work the tour throughout. See https://irrstimesarrow.eventbrite.ie for more information and booking. For photos of the launch click https://thewandererphotos.smugmug.com/Officialevents/2024/ARROW-30-years-1994-2024/ Edited April 25 by thewanderer 3 1 Quote
thewanderer Posted May 14 Author Posted May 14 Tuesday 14th May 2024: An early start to head into Limerick this morning to photograph the retro-ARROW 2601 + 2602 which was working a single trip to Limerick Jct. as part of an in-service trial following its return to service after repainting, and the completion of modifications including CCTV fitment and seating reupholster. The set is planned to be used on the Irish Railway Record Society Railtour on 18th / 19th May from Cork to Dundalk. Click https://thewandererphotos.smugmug.com/2024-Photos/May-2024/i-mFLJSPD to view all the images from Limerick and Limerick Jct. 4 Quote
thewanderer Posted May 15 Author Posted May 15 Wednesday 15th May 2024: While the in-service trial of the retro-ARROW livered 2601 + 2602 was a success yesterday, Limerick Depot decided to give the pair another spin today, before it is sent to Cork for its big weekend railtour adventure to Dundalk. It worked the 0645 Limerick - Ballybrophy & 0900 return with sister unit 2615 + 2606 paired up with it as far as Nenagh, where it split to work the 0747 back to Limerick. I got photos of it at various locations between Nenagh and Ballybrophy and also met a handful of other enthusiasts who either were out to photo it or travel on it. The class will celebrate their 30th anniversary tomorrow (16th May) and expect to see some content on the Irish Rail socials about the launch of the Dublin - Kildare ARROW service which the class were built for. Click https://thewandererphotos.smugmug.com/2024-Photos/May-2024/i-Zw4j24R to view all the images. 5 Quote
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