Kirley Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 On the M2 motorway yesterday and passed a lorry with a cutup Castle Class on the back. It must have been on its way from York Road to Ballymena for its final destruction. Sad sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Did you get any photos K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Someone on RMWeb said one was secured for preservation at Downpatrick and maybe an 80 class too. Wonder if there's any truth in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Someone on RMWeb said one was secured for preservation at Downpatrick and maybe an 80 class too. Wonder if there's any truth in it? JB would be the man to answer that, I am sure he will pop along soon, but I thought they were only taking some common spare parts off the Castle for use on a 80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 The very man! I know, I'm skeptical about it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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irishtrains2730 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 i'm no expert but I don't think that can be saved!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lough Erne Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Without wanting to be controversial I would say the only reason to preserve a castle class would be as a warning to future generations!. - I am sure anyone who traveled more than 15 miles in one will agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentinel281 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 i'm no expert but I don't think that can be saved!! I am more an expert in the preservation of trams but i can confirm that you are right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 There is indeed an arrangement for the DCDR to take a 2 car 80 at some stage; this should go ahead but cannot be said to be definite until nearer the time. DCDR will not be taking a Castle Class; it has neither been offered one nor, it has to be said, does the DCDR want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 There is indeed an arrangement for the DCDR to take a 2 car 80 at some stage; this should go ahead but cannot be said to be definite until nearer the time. DCDR will not be taking a Castle Class; it has neither been offered one nor' date=' it has to be said, does the DCDR want one![/quote'] Thanks for the clarification, just goes to show that is some amount of rubbish posted online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Indeed, Warbonnet! Sometimes it seems April 1st all the time! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmflanagan Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I understand that First Group (I think) had a look at the Castles as a possible acquisition but the fact that they are (a) 25+ years old anyway and wouldn't really provide a better travelling ambience than a refurbished Pacer or Sprinter, and (b) would apparently have cost a good bit to convert to 4'8" , killed the idea. Over a couple of pints a few of us thought we'd buy a couple and run a micro franchise between Lisburn and Antrim, but for some deep reason which I forget, we didn't go ahead.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 The report was that what really put First Group off was the fact that when they asked for the wiring diagrams for the units there was sketchy details of mods carried out during the years and that the class had ended up with no two units having the exact same wiring which is an absolute nightmare for unfamiliar electrical staff trying to find a fault. As for this being a sad sight if you suffered them on a regular basis and not just as an enthusiast then I'm sure you would be only too delighted to see them as a coke can, they ended up along with the Class80's almost causing the closure of the lines north of Ballymena and Whitehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon71 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) 8454 & 8459 got moved to Adelaide Permanent Way Yard from storage at the parcel bay siding at Belfast Central Station on the 12.5.13 by GM 112 + Gatwick carriages 941 & 942 link to pics of the movement Pics of 8454 & 8459 getting scrapped at Adelaide on the 14.5.13 & 15.5.13 will be added to mysite over the next 48 hrs 8456 got scrapped on the 1.5.13 at Ballymena Permanent Way Yard pics are in the May folder of my website Edited May 18, 2013 by Gordon71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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