RPSI Diesel Railtours

[airfixfan]

Are rhe disel trips planned the next 2 months now cancelled?

[Westcorkrailway]

41 minutes ago, airfixfan said:

Are rhe disel trips planned the next 2 months now cancelled?

Why would they be cancelled?

[Tractionman]

6 hours ago, airfixfan said:

Are rhe disel trips planned the next 2 months now cancelled?

The August one has disappeared from the events page 

https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/trainsevents

Edited July 2 by Tractionman

[Mol_PMB]

I don't think either has opened for bookings, and it's getting fairly short notice for the August one now. 

On the last trip I did hear some comment about difficulties getting a suitable path. 

Hopefully the RPSI will soon confirm one way or the other.

[Blaine]

Fantastic Cancellations, Well Done to All Concerned

[airfixfan]

Both are now back on the RPSI website

[airfixfan]

With less than 4 weeks until the Galway Railtour. Any updates guys?

[airfixfan]

See August 8th trip has vanished from RPSI website. Dublin hotel now cancelled before I get charged fof cancelling

[Mol_PMB]

Thanks for the update. This trip was tempting me, but I had held off booking travel and accommodation until I was sure it was going ahead. 

[Westcorkrailway]

Ive heard conflicting reports from RPSI volunteers. But from what I’ve heard it seems to be cancelled 

[airfixfan]

Railtour in 3 weeks time is back on RPSI websire. The hotel room I cancelled yesterday is now 82 Euros more expensive!

[airfixfan]

Railtour in 2 weeks time still on RPSI website but no updates?

[Mol_PMB]

7 minutes ago, airfixfan said:

Railtour in 2 weeks time still on RPSI website but no updates?

Still no link to book tickets. Cutting it fine, especially for those that have to travel to and stay in Dublin. I'm sure the RPSI team are even more frustrated than the potential passengers. I've made other plans now anyway.

[airfixfan]

Same here when I cancelled hotel in Dublin for 8/8//26 a week ago

[Blaine]

20 hours ago, Mol_PMB said:

Still no link to book tickets. Cutting it fine, especially for those that have to travel to and stay in Dublin. I'm sure the RPSI team are even more frustrated than the potential passengers. I've made other plans now anyway.

They don't care ultimately, best way to support them is to do what you have done and find something else to do

[Sea Breezer]

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/cu-na-mara-071-class-diesel-railtour-tickets-1995472789831?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

[Tractionman]

Rpsi link 

https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/whats-on/25/cu-na-mara

"As with previous diesel railtours this one is sure to be very popular and will sell out quickly so don't delay, and get your booking in as soon as possible."

Edited July 28 by Tractionman

[airfixfan]

Dublin Hotels prices are outrageous that weekend now

[Tractionman]

1 hour ago, airfixfan said:

Dublin Hotels prices are outrageous that weekend now

sometimes worth checking TCD rooms, but yes even these are not cheap! 

https://www.visittrinity.ie/stay/book/#!/accommodation/search/date/2026-08-07/2026-08-08?lang=en

Dublin Airport Premier Inn is also around the £120 mark, and good access by bus to the city centre?

Edited July 29 by Tractionman

[airfixfan]

Thanks had a room prebooked at srnsible prices but cancelled it when I could srill cancel for free

 

 

[airfixfan]

Glad I waited will now go on the Sea Breeze on 16/8 instead.

[Tractionman]

4 minutes ago, airfixfan said:

Glad I waited will now go on the Sea Breeze on 16/8 instead.

on a Sunday too, which makes things logistically slightly easier (for me!) with things like parking and a 10.40 departure time is quite civilised!