Irishswissernie Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 Some SLNCR views at Manorhamilton showing Rolling Stock. SLNC 1957-09-26 Manorhamilton Coach 10. PFF039. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton lkg towards Enniskillen PFF024. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton .Parcels van no. 5 .PFF028. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton, Brake van1 + guard Kevin. PFF019. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton PFF029. 17 1
Galteemore Posted January 21 Posted January 21 These are fabulous views Ernie. The coach 10 one offers a really unusual angle on the station building, showing an odd protrusion I haven’t noticed before. Always nice to see the railway staff included.
Rob R Posted January 21 Posted January 21 (edited) The "low sided flat wagon" drawing posted by Antony on my SLNCR wagons thread has a note "No5 Altered to Wigan Doors". The 3 plank dropside ballast wagon drawing is annotated "Wigan Wagons" and the wagon partially visable on the far left of the Brake Van No 1 view appears to have a full length 2 plank dropside door grafted onto it. Could this be No 5? We would be a lot poorer without Ernie and his photos. Thank You. Edited January 22 by Rob R without not with........ 1 4
Horsetan Posted January 22 Posted January 22 On 21/1/2026 at 8:10 AM, Irishswissernie said: Some SLNCR views at Manorhamilton showing Rolling Stock. SLNC 1957-09-26 Manorhamilton Coach 10. PFF039. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton lkg towards Enniskillen PFF024. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton .Parcels van no. 5 .PFF028. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton, Brake van1 + guard Kevin. PFF019. SLNC 1957-06-19 Manorhamilton PFF029. I often look at the state of the track on the SLNCR in the last few years and wonder how they managed to avoid derailments...
Irishswissernie Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 GMK011 CIE 1961-04-xx Inchicore A15 TI148. GMK001 CIE 1955-xx-xx Cobh station 108 TI215. GMK009 GNRI 1961-04-xx Connolly, Railcar 2626 D17. 14
Colonel Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Wonder what all that scrap was from in those open wagons?
Irishswissernie Posted February 1 Author Posted February 1 26J004 IE 1999-06-28 Balbriggan 192 mt cement. 26J003 IE 1999-06-27 Limerick Jc 134 shuttle + 123,127 mt logs. 26J001 CIE 1988-06 ca Rosslare Harbour 019. yj324 CIE 1961-06-xx Abbeyleix A30 yj324 12
Colonel Posted February 2 Posted February 2 As well as the the overall photos, it's always nice to zoom in on details too, like the last one with the water tank and that very smart looking signal cabin. 1 2
Flying Snail Posted February 2 Posted February 2 (edited) Abbeyleix always struck me as a very nice station, but I think this is the first colour photo I've seen of it. Edited February 2 by Flying Snail 1
Metrovik Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Have to agree with you there, pass it almost daily. Anyone know of any other views of the place?
Mol_PMB Posted February 2 Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, Metrovik said: Have to agree with you there, pass it almost daily. Anyone know of any other views of the place? There’s about 10 photos on the IRRS Flickr but mostly without trains, or while the track was being lifted. https://flic.kr/p/2qUMN3f 2 1
Antony Posted February 2 Posted February 2 On 22/1/2026 at 5:21 PM, Horsetan said: I often look at the state of the track on the SLNCR in the last few years and wonder how they managed to avoid derailments... Here's one! I don't know when or how it happened. Does anyone in the forum know? Could be the subject for a model diorama! 3 1 1
Mol_PMB Posted February 2 Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, Antony said: Here's one! I don't know when or how it happened. Does anyone in the forum know? Could be the subject for a model diorama! Fascinating! Many thanks for sharing that. Documents like this can sometimes be very useful in identifying the wagons in service at a particular date.
Galteemore Posted February 2 Posted February 2 (edited) Nothing in Sprinks I can find. From drawing style I think it’s pre 1930. My initial thinking was, given the amount of detail, that it could be part of a compensation claim for a malicious derailment (it was a bit of a hot spot for that in 1922-23). It’s not clear if the relaid track was a factor in the accident or had to be relaid because of damage done. The milepost location does coincide with a significant down gradient between Ballintogher and Dromahair. I suspect it’s a regular derailment as in the case of malicious action there would probably be attention drawn to something like ‘rail removed’ etc. Edited February 2 by Galteemore 3 1
Irishswissernie Posted February 3 Author Posted February 3 UTA387 1964-05-14 Larne WT 2. UTA381 1964-05-14 Belfast GVS 170 with ECS off 12.25 ex Dublin. UTA379 1964-05-14 Belfast GVS. 171 1.05 to Lisburn passing B131. UTA380 1964-05-14 Belfast GVS 170 Station Pilot. 15
Galteemore Posted February 3 Posted February 3 (edited) Interesting stuff for you there @Mol_PMB! Fab stuff Ernie: shows just what interest there still was to be had in 1964. By this time steam on CIE was all but gone, but NI had a lot to offer ! I think the Larne shot shows stock on the line beyond the level crossing - that section of track is long gone. Edited February 3 by Galteemore 3
Mol_PMB Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Lots to enjoy here! Many thanks. I was just starting to write this when @Galteemore's message popped up. A pair of UTA containers in the first image, makes a change from the usual bread containers or BR containers. In the second pic, a diagram 103 horsebox in light green with XP lettering, still very much in use and away from home territory. Interesting to see! The GVS pics show rolling stock in a wide range of liveries - CIE silver, light green and BnT, UTA dark green. An unusual kitchen car I'll have to identify when I get home unless someone beats me to it. Also an older GNR coach in BnT. B121 still looking reasonably presentable after a few years in traffic. 3
Galteemore Posted February 3 Posted February 3 The horse box may be something to do with Balmoral Show, which happens around that time of year. Sadly all that Google can tell me about the show grounds in 1964 is that the Beatles played there in November !! 1
Mol_PMB Posted February 3 Posted February 3 3 minutes ago, Galteemore said: The horse box may be something to do with Balmoral Show, which happens around that time of year. Sadly all that Google can tell me about the show grounds in 1964 is that the Beatles played there in November !! This has led my twisted mind into a bit of word association. Beetle was the GWR codename for a prize cattle van, and they were numbered in the horsebox series. Here's an image of a Beetle on the excellent Warwickshire Railways site. I can't tell if it's John, Paul, Ringo or the other one... 2
jhb171achill Posted February 3 Posted February 3 6 hours ago, Mol_PMB said: This has led my twisted mind into a bit of word association. Beetle was the GWR codename for a prize cattle van, and they were numbered in the horsebox series. Here's an image of a Beetle on the excellent Warwickshire Railways site. I can't tell if it's John, Paul, Ringo or the other one... It could be an imitation beetle, in which case it's a GWR "oasis". 1 1
Irishswissernie Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 4 negatives of Clonakilty 13 April 1955 taken by Richard Casserley , they are similar to HCC's already in the Album apart from the first view of the shed. CB&SC 1955-04-13 Clonakilty, RMC26060 RMC 83220. CB&SC 1955-04-13 Clonakilty, RMC26059 RMC 83219. CB&SC 1955-04-13 Clonakilty 36 9.05 to Clonakilty Jc. RMC26044 RMC 83224. CB&SC 1955-04-13 Clonakilty RMC26043 RMC 83222. 17
Irishswissernie Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 A bonus upload today as I am having a hopefully short holiday (fingers crossed) courtesy of the NHS tomorrow. County Donegal Railways. CDRJC 1958-06-27 Strabane Erne shunting. PFF148. CDRJC 1958-06-27 Strabane Drumboe on stub of Derry line with 3'45pm Letterkenny mixed. PFF157. CDRJC 1958-06-27 Strabane station overall view. PFF152. CDRJC 1958-06-27 Strabane SG & NG wagons. . PFF156. The Donegal wagons look deceptively large due to the track they are on being higher than the GNR one so that the wagon floors of both were at the same level to aid transhipping. They were bigger though than those on most other Irish narrow gauge lines. 16 1 1
airfixfan Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Best wishes with your visit to the NHS this week. The CDR wagons and vans were about two thirds the size of main line stock 1 4 1
Colonel Posted February 9 Posted February 9 Put a Donegal van next to a Sligo Leitrim one and there really ain't much in it. 1
Galteemore Posted February 9 Posted February 9 24 minutes ago, Colonel said: Put a Donegal van next to a Sligo Leitrim one and there really ain't much in it. And you’re one of the few modellers who can do just that ! 2
jhb171achill Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Keep well, Ernie! Your continuing input here is very greatly appreciated by all. 1 4 1
Galteemore Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Amen to all that Ernie. Praying it’s a short and successful stay 4 1
Flying Snail Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Best wishes Ernie, I hope you're feeling well again soon 2 1 1
Irishswissernie Posted Sunday at 07:48 Author Posted Sunday at 07:48 SLNC 1957-09-19 Enniskillen 'Lough Erne' + Brake Van 1. PFF042. SLNC 1957-09-19 Belcoo PFF044. SLNC 1957-09-03 Manorhamilton Railcar B lkg N. PFF253. SLNC 1957-09-03 Manorhamilton Goods Shed. PFF264. 13 1
Galteemore Posted Sunday at 09:00 Posted Sunday at 09:00 Hope this means you are back amongst us Ernie. Great views. Especially the last one, which is a rare angle on the iron goods shed that doesn’t often appear in photos - certainly not as a main feature unobscured by trains! 2 1
Irishswissernie Posted Sunday at 10:01 Author Posted Sunday at 10:01 49 minutes ago, Galteemore said: Hope this means you are back amongst us Ernie. Yes, had a biopsy on me prostate which nowadays with the new procedure should be renamed the 'Ordeal of the 20+ cuts' and 2 days later they wanted suddenly to insert a camera into my bladder which I pointed out was not a good idea until everything had healed. So I now have this to look forward to on 2 March. Now awaiting the Biopsy results. 2
Galteemore Posted Sunday at 13:10 Posted Sunday at 13:10 3 hours ago, Irishswissernie said: Yes, had a biopsy on me prostate which nowadays with the new procedure should be renamed the 'Ordeal of the 20+ cuts' and 2 days later they wanted suddenly to insert a camera into my bladder which I pointed out was not a good idea until everything had healed. So I now have this to look forward to on 2 March. Now awaiting the Biopsy results. Hope all goes well Ernie. Thanks for returning to work so quickly ! 1 3
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