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 by GSWR 90

[Galteemore]

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

[Westcorkrailway]

Meanwhile yesterday….

 

 

Edited June 1 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 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 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 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.