60th Anniversary of Stradbally National Steam Rally

[Sleeper]

Great day, the rain held off

[irishrailways52]

it was indeed. unfortunately i missed the wisle blowing as i was in the stradbally woodland railway at the time

[WRENNEIRE]

You cant beat a bit of wisle blowing in Stradbally woods 

[LNERW1]

4 hours ago, irishrailways52 said:

it was indeed. unfortunately i missed the wisle blowing as i was in the stradbally woodland railway at the time

I envy you, my ears still haven't recovered.

[irishrailways52]

On 6/8/2024 at 9:55 PM, LNERW1 said:

I envy you, my ears still haven't recovered.

i wonder if we blow the whistles outside Eamon Ryan's house will he build more railways faster

[Horsetan]

15 minutes ago, irishrailways52 said:

i wonder if we blow the whistles outside Eamon Ryan's house will he build more railways faster

A bit difficult if he's no longer a Minister....

[murphaph]

A little bit of video from our first ever visit today to the Woodland Railway:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XFY5ZrrTuB4QGeGj8

We got there for the first run at 11am. They ran "Rusty" the ex-ESB Ruston LM55 for the first hour. The lads said this was to allow them an extra hour in bed before firing Roisin up lol. At 12pm Rusty was relieved by Roisin (ex Bord na Mona LM44) and she performed the remainder of the runs. Great sound to her.

The volunteers there do tremendous work. Fair play to them all.