3ft gauge steam at the giants causeway railway

[Jamie Davis]

Hello all. I’ve been in Wales recently, on the Ffestiniog. I’ve been having a lovely time viewing their steam locomotives, which got me thinking about steam back home in Ireland. What has become of the two 3ft gauge steam locos at the giants causeway railway? I have never seen them in person, only in photos online. I Can’t seem to find much information about their current state, or why they’ve been left idle for so long? I might have heard that they were for sale, but nothing came about from the purchase. Can anyone inform me on their current situation, what they are doing now, and what is, if at all, planned for their future? Thanks all.

[airfixfan]

Locked up on a shed at the Causeway. The owner has tried to sell them but wants silly money. Both need an overhaul after heavy use undervthe current management

[Jamie Davis]

11 hours ago, airfixfan said:

Locked up on a shed at the Causeway. The owner has tried to sell them but wants silly money. Both need an overhaul after heavy use undervthe current management

Wil they be using them in the future? What price were they looking for for either of the engines? I just hope it doesn’t turn into a situation similar to 5T in Tralee.

[Galteemore]

They are unlikely to see any use. But neither is dereliction likely. This is a commercial operation and the proprietor has a vested interest in keeping the locos as intact as possible. 

[jhb171achill]

Latest info I have, and of only a couple of months ago, is that having failed to sell them, they would still open to an offer, but as mentioned elsewhere they want silly money. They won't get it unless they find a wealthy 3ft gauge in England; a species unknown to exist (don't say "what about Southwold"; it is responsibly run and even if they HAD silly money (which they don't) they would not yield to an "offer" like that).

Meantime, they intend to store them, oiled and protected, until or unless someone with a bigger wallet than brain happens along; they will thankfully not allow them to deteriorate.

Both would be relatively easy to put back into traffic, mshould they or another buyer want to do so.

[commerlad]

Crowle Peatland Railway (Doing OK, is 3 foot) already has a BordNaMona loco and to say its out of the way (It makes Giants Causeway look Suburban) is an understatement.

Unlike Southwold this group already has 5 running locos. (Simplex, 3x Schoma Master and Slave units, Wickham ) is in contact and loan arrangements with Statfold Barn, and IOM and has a Lisbon Tram to use as a coach.

One of the recent acquisitions is Bord Na Mona Hunslet Wagonmaster LM336

 

And is my day out this coming Sunday (Directions Via Google maps 59mins)

 

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, commerlad said:

Crowle Peatland Railway (Doing OK, is 3 foot) already has a BordNaMona loco and to say its out of the way (It makes Giants Causeway look Suburban) is an understatement.

Unlike Southwold this group already has 5 running locos. (Simplex, 3x Schoma Master and Slave units, Wickham ) is in contact and loan arrangements with Statfold Barn, and IOM and has a Lisbon Tram to use as a coach.

One of the recent acquisitions is Bord Na Mona Hunslet Wagonmaster LM336

 

And is my day out this coming Sunday (Directions Via Google maps 59mins)

 

I had never heard of this place! Fascinating - thanks for enlightening us!

[commerlad]

A bit more then.

 

Track has been extended since this video and more points (ex BnM) just arrived.

 

Edited yesterday at 17:16 by commerlad

[Wexford70]

8 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Latest info I have, and of only a couple of months ago, is that having failed to sell them, they would still open to an offer

Have you any indication what would be considered as an acceptable offer?

 

 

[Horsetan]

2 minutes ago, Wexford70 said:

Have you any indication what would be considered as an acceptable offer?

More than anyone is prepared to pay, it would seem. Come back in 10 years' time and see if they're still there.

[jhb171achill]

55 minutes ago, Wexford70 said:

Have you any indication what would be considered as an acceptable offer?

No idea.

Edited yesterday at 19:26 by jhb171achill