GNR wagons ex-works, early 1940s.

[jhb171achill]

See attached; from the GNR’s commemorative book, published then. 
Note the purpose-built turf wagon. 

The image of the Fintona tram is in its original dark maroon and white livery. 

Meanwhile a chemist in the lab gets paint pigments spot-on for the next paint batch order….

[Metrovik]

What type of experiments were they cooking up in "THE LABORATORY"?  I can only think of detonators possibly?

Edit: oh right, paint!

Edited 2 hours ago by Metrovik

[jhb171achill]

6 minutes ago, Metrovik said:

What type of experiments were they cooking up in "THE LABORATORY"?  I can only think of detonators possibly?

Edit: oh right, paint!

Paint was one thing; they were meticulous about proper adherence to guidelines on colour, not just on rolling stock, but buildings. They also tested and monitored chemicals used elsewhere, such as creosote for preserving sleepers. 

[Mol_PMB]

Superb - many thanks!

I like the double-deck sheep/pig wagon?

They would not all have been grey - the vac-fitted wagons would have been orange-brown. 

Edited 2 hours ago by Mol_PMB

[Metrovik]

3 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

Paint was one thing; they were meticulous about proper adherence to guidelines on colour, not just on rolling stock, but buildings. They also tested and monitored chemicals used elsewhere, such as creosote for preserving sleepers. 

Wow, they really were so much more than just trains! Would any other companies on this Island have had such labs? 

[Mol_PMB]

10 minutes ago, Metrovik said:

Wow, they really were so much more than just trains! Would any other companies on this Island have had such labs? 

I think I’ve read of Inchicore having labs too, possibly of a different style. Vague recollection is that they tested fuel samples? I’d have to look it up later as I’m away from home. 

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, Mol_PMB said:

Superb - many thanks!

I like the double-deck sheep/pig wagon?

They would not all have been grey - the vac-fitted wagons would have been orange-brown. 

Latterly, yes, but still grey I think in the early 1940s when these pics were taken. 

Actually, I’ve a spare copy of this book for sale. If anyone’s interested, €20 + postage anywhere. Local post rates for north, south & Britain. 

Binding is a bit shook, but this book is a hens teeth thing by now.

Edited 28 minutes ago by jhb171achill

[jhb171achill]

2 hours ago, Metrovik said:

Wow, they really were so much more than just trains! Would any other companies on this Island have had such labs? 

Absolutely. Inchicore and Broadstone did, and I’m sure the likes of the NCC did too.