Moyexit: 124 and 190 leave Moyasta for Downpatrick

[GSWR 90]

Per my recent post, I recently wrote a strongly-worded letter to the ITG instructing them to move their locos from Moyasta to Downpatrick. I think these photos speak for themselves. Delighted to see the ITG following up on my letter and following my advice – well done to all concerned.

Edited June 1, 2025 by GSWR 90

[Galteemore]

Fabulous. Great to see a 121 north of the border again

[Westcorkrailway]

Meanwhile yesterday….

 

 

Edited June 1, 2025 by Westcorkrailway

[jhb171achill]

7 hours ago, GSWR 90 said:

Per my recent post, I recently wrote a strongly-worded letter to the ITG instructing them to move their locos from Moyasta to Downpatrick. I think these photos speak for themselves. Delighted to see the ITG following up on my letter and following my advice – well done to all concerned.

I hope you rang Joe Duffy.

[GSWR 90]

10 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

I hope you rang Joe Duffy.

Ah jaysus Joe it's terrible

[GSWR 90]

Touchdown! Both locos had landed by about 6pm last night and are currently stabled outside the Maghera Shed

 

Edited June 2, 2025 by GSWR 90

[Bob229]

Thanks for the updates and photos, great to see the GM Locos on the move and at their new home, well done all involved, donation to ITG sent

Edited June 4, 2025 by Bob229

[west_clare_wanderer]

Ditto. Great to see the GMs get to their new home. Well done to everyone involved.

[GSWR 90]

The ITG is a small charity run by a small number of volunteers – moving these four locos, one of the most monumental steps ever taken for diesel preservation on this island, is costing around £60,000 (approx €72,000). If we want to see 190 and 124 restored to running condition at Downpatrick, any financial support will go a long way to making this happen. Donations are therefore greatly appreciated.

https://www.irishtractiongroup.com/donate

Edited June 6, 2025 by GSWR 90

[GSWR 90]

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[Niles]

The DCDR website has been updated with a little bit of the history of this weekend's arrival, 152:

 

https://www.downrail.co.uk/rollingstock/152/

[GSWR 90]

152 arrived last Sunday. It’ll be a valuable source of spare parts for the other GM locos at Downpatrick.

[GSWR 90]

124 and 190 have both been started

 

[Niles]

Video of the start up here: https://www.irishtractiongroup.com/2025/124-lives