Downhill Train

[Darius43]

I have this poster framed at home as a reminder of a wonderful trip I did with my Mum and Dad from Portrush to Derry and back about 20 years ago.

I was looking at it this morning and noticed that there are three guys in the cab and two of them are leaning out of the side window on both sides.  One is looking forwards and the other to the rear.

Does anyone know why they are doing this - was it a regular occurrence?

Cheers

Darius

Edited June 16, 2024 by Darius43

[Galteemore]

17 minutes ago, Darius43 said:

I have this poster framed at home as a reminder of a wonderful trip I did with my Mum and Dad from Portrush to Derry and back about 20 years ago.

I was looking at it this morning and noticed that there are three guys in the cab and two of them are leaning out of the side window on both sides.  One is looking forwards and the other to the rear.

Does anyone know why they are doing this - was it a regular occurrence?

Cheers

Darius

Back in the day it was known as ‘full employment’. Seriously, could be a route famil with a traction inspector, or staff member transiting to Coleraine. Normal practice as I recall was one man in the cab - no lady drivers back then. If a route famil, the students may have been checking signal sight lines or other landmarks. 

Edited June 16, 2024 by Galteemore

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Very nice poster to have.

[Darius43]

I have some similar posters from a web shop.  Fortunately it was not this one…

 

Belfast has certainly changed since I was last there a couple of years ago…

Cheers

Darius

 

[Darius43]

Also have this one - still waiting for a patch of wall to be hung on.

Cheers

Darius

[airfixfan]

Linenhall Library sell that Downhill.poster