Noel Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Does anybody remember something similar to these at Houston in the 1970s, and the bay platforms at Westland Row? 3 Quote
irishrailways52 Posted March 29 Posted March 29 I remember seeing some of those in an abandoned station some ware a while ago. if I remember where i will post here 1 Quote
Mayner Posted March 30 Posted March 30 There was a hydraulic buffer stop at the end of the arrival road at Sligo Station up to the mid 70s. The hydraulic buffer stop had been replaced by a set of friction buffers when I 1st visited the station in 77-78 and the hydraulic buffer stop partially dismantled with the buffers and hydraulic removed. Quote
Galteemore Posted March 30 Posted March 30 IIRC York Road station also had them. One of the last duties of the WT class was the annual test of the hydraulics - presumably by allowing the Jeep to push against them. Quote
Broithe Posted March 30 Posted March 30 I have a 'memory' of them at Heuston - and, yet, this picture is 1973. I would have been there a couple of times in the late 60's, though. I might be remembering the ones at Crewe... 4 2 Quote
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted March 30 Posted March 30 8 minutes ago, Broithe said: I have a 'memory' of them at Heuston - and, yet, this picture is 1973. I would have been there a couple of times in the late 60's, though. I might be remembering the ones at Crewe... That's a great picture Quote
Ironroad Posted March 30 Posted March 30 I remember the mangled remains of the hydraulic buffer stops (platform 2?) in Amiens Street Station in August 1960. They had been hit by a train from Belfast which had suffered brake failure. Quote
Noel Posted March 30 Author Posted March 30 6 hours ago, Broithe said: I have a 'memory' of them at Heuston - and, yet, this picture is 1973. I would have been there a couple of times in the late 60's, though. I might be remembering the ones at Crewe... Super photo. Quote
murrayec Posted March 30 Posted March 30 https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Fireland%2Fcomments%2F6rh91x%2Fharcourt_street_station_train_crash_1900%2F&psig=AOvVaw3b775CavEzajDoq8NXHujY&ust=1711904117679000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCNjC4_u5nIUDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ 2 1 1 Quote
Broithe Posted March 30 Posted March 30 7 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: That's a great picture 24 minutes ago, Noel said: Super photo. It came from here :- https://www.cie.ie/ga-ie/Who-we-are/History-of-CIE/History-Carousel 1 2 Quote
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted March 30 Posted March 30 11 minutes ago, Broithe said: It came from here :- https://www.cie.ie/ga-ie/Who-we-are/History-of-CIE/History-Carousel That's a brilliant site. 1 1 Quote
derek Posted March 30 Posted March 30 2 hours ago, murrayec said: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Fireland%2Fcomments%2F6rh91x%2Fharcourt_street_station_train_crash_1900%2F&psig=AOvVaw3b775CavEzajDoq8NXHujY&ust=1711904117679000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCNjC4_u5nIUDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ Not a scratch on the front of the loco! Made of stern stuff Quote
Galteemore Posted March 30 Posted March 30 1 minute ago, derek said: Not a scratch on the front of the loco! Made of stern stuff I think the guard irons and sandpipes might disagree! Quote
derek Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Galteemore said: I think the guard irons and sandpipes might disagree! I bow to your superior knowledge sir. But it did come through the station wall pretty intact all the same. I don't even know what those pieces are Edited March 30 by derek 2 Quote
Galteemore Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) 18 minutes ago, derek said: I bow to your superior knowledge sir. But it did come through the station wall pretty intact all the same. I don't even know what those pieces are No expert, but guard iron (normally vertical in front of wheel to sweep debris off track)circled in green. Sandpipe (to put sand on wet rails) in blue Edited March 30 by Galteemore 1 Quote
derek Posted March 30 Posted March 30 2 minutes ago, Galteemore said: No expert, but guard iron (normally vertical in front of wheel to sweep debris off track)circled in green. Sandpipe (to put sand on wet rails) in blue Every day is a school day. Thanks. Amazing photo though, isn't it? Look at the guy in the peaked cap, hands in pocket, pure nonchalant. " Ah shur, I see the train came out through the station . Wonder what's for tea?" 1 1 Quote
Galteemore Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Absolutely. For years afterwards, Dublin wags would go to the ticket office in Harcourt St and ask for ‘a single to Hatch St’…… 4 Quote
exciecoachbuilder Posted March 30 Posted March 30 10 hours ago, Broithe said: I have a 'memory' of them at Heuston - and, yet, this picture is 1973. I would have been there a couple of times in the late 60's, though. I might be remembering the ones at Crewe... 3 hours ago, Noel said: Super photo. A great photo indeed, the black and tan livery on the GM's, was always very striking. B161, only recently repainted by the look of it. 1 Quote
226 Abhann na Suire Posted March 30 Posted March 30 13 hours ago, Broithe said: I have a 'memory' of them at Heuston - and, yet, this picture is 1973. I would have been there a couple of times in the late 60's, though. I might be remembering the ones at Crewe... I know not the topic of this thread, but my god wasn’t Heuston looking well!! Gorgeous natural light through the roof and hanging baskets and everything!! And I was always fierce fond of checked station platforms! Such a shame that there’s been a bit of a decrease in station pride and well-kemptedness with some of these aspects - certainly the station is still well-kept with the new platform surfaces and signage and boards, but the roof windows could certainly use a shine these days and a few flowers wouldn’t go astray!! 7 Quote
Broithe Posted March 31 Posted March 31 1 hour ago, 226 Abhann na Suire said: I know not the topic of this thread, but my god wasn’t Heuston looking well!! Gorgeous natural light through the roof and hanging baskets and everything!! And I was always fierce fond of checked station platforms! Such a shame that there’s been a bit of a decrease in station pride and well-kemptedness with some of these aspects - certainly the station is still well-kept with the new platform surfaces and signage and boards, but the roof windows could certainly use a shine these days and a few flowers wouldn’t go astray!! I remember seeing Heuston in those days and being amazed at the sheer quality of the place, compared to the semi-derelict stuff I was used to on the Big Island at that time. 1 1 Quote
Noel Posted April 2 Author Posted April 2 . . . and pairs of baby GMs in consist ran most of the main line pax services with excellent reliability. B&T livery GMs hauling super train rakes still look well. Before the locos were repainted into supertrain livery too. 1 Quote
skinner75 Posted April 2 Posted April 2 On 30/3/2024 at 11:55 PM, 226 Abhann na Suire said: I know not the topic of this thread, but my god wasn’t Heuston looking well!! Gorgeous natural light through the roof and hanging baskets and everything!! And I was always fierce fond of checked station platforms! Such a shame that there’s been a bit of a decrease in station pride and well-kemptedness with some of these aspects - certainly the station is still well-kept with the new platform surfaces and signage and boards, but the roof windows could certainly use a shine these days and a few flowers wouldn’t go astray!! You're not the only fan of a checkerboard pattern! https://www.rockarchive.com/prints/s/specials-the-spec001jf 1 1 Quote
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