085 on Autoballast Wexford

[wexfordloco10]

Hi 085 in Latest livery on Autoballst duties in Wexford today

These photos were taken with permission enjoy

David Wexford

[heirflick]

great pics...love the extra number on her , espically the cab front!

 

[fishplate7]

Excellent photos!

[heirflick]

never noticed it before, but was the cab front main panel below the windows replaced, or the window section? seems to be a very visable welding line accross her front....or was i drinking too much c2h5oh last night?

[ttc0169]

never noticed it before' date=' but was the cab front main panel below the windows replaced, or the window section? seems to be a very visable welding line accross her front....or was i drinking too much c2h5oh last night?[/quote'] Everything above the marker lights has been replated-with in some cases the super structure strengthened and repainted internally, Well done David on some excellent photos-nice to see another refurbished 071 back in traffic

Just found this....explains everything...

 

 

Edited December 6, 2013 by ttc0169

[krose]

Brilliant picture ttc.

Any more??

[heirflick]

ttc...you are as people say occasionally ...you are a legened! that gets my vote for pic of the year! explaines more than words can!!! any chance of a few more?

[enniscorthyman]

Cracking photos from both of ye.

[wexfordloco10]

Hi ttc Great pic nice to see before and after shots

David

[dave182]

A side question, is there a run around loop at Wexford station again? Am I right in thinking this wasn't the case through the 90's and 2000's?

[wexfordloco10]

Hi

No there is not a run round loop

a few relayed sidings I will take a few photos when the weather improves

David

[craven1508]

WONDER WILL I ASK SANTI FOR AN071 IN THIS SLATE GREY LIVERY

ITS STARTING TO GROW ON ME, NICE PHOTOS!!

[wexfordloco10]

Hi

085 is in Wexford again on Ballast duties

David

[heirflick]

Hi

085 is in Wexford again on Ballast duties

David

 

david ..is she ballasting during the day or night?

[wexfordloco10]

Sorry missed this Ballasting is being done at night with loading during the day

[wexfordloco10]

Hi 085 was replaced by 080 in Wexford

080 then hauled 085 and ballast train back to Dublin Unfortunately I did not manage to take photos of them leaving David

[WRENNEIRE]

I had been asking a few questions about the new numbering on 085 as I had not seen it on any previous 071

I think its a great idea, makes for much easier loco recognition

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=672760819422118&set=gm.279364392216926&type=1&theater

[heirflick]

I had been asking a few questions about the new numbering on 085 as I had not seen it on any previous 071

I think its a great idea, makes for much easier loco recognition

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=672760819422118&set=gm.279364392216926&type=1&theater

 

agree - makes a world of difference to the cab front

[dave182]

Hi David (Wexfordloco10) super shots as always! Again, and after looking at the images above, I'm not understanding the track layout at the station. If you have the time, or if anyone else is familiar with it, can you explain the current track layout to me at Wexford station? Google earth and osi.ie don't give a clear picture. Surely it would be logical to have a run-round loop here, but I'm 99% sure that this is not the case!

[enniscorthyman]

I thought there was a passing loop just south of the Station

that had only recently been built-I am open to correction on

that,but a passing loop I am nearly sure is there.

[dave182]

 

Enniscorthyman, tend to agree with you. As per Davids picture on the previous page, I have highlighted what appears to be a run-round headshunt down the Wexford town end of the station. Looks like a recent installation alright. I know through the 90's there used to be some funny maneuvers here when the bagged cement called. Either a loco from a Dublin/Rosslare Train was sometimes used to 'free' the loco of the cement, or it would run on to Rosslare to run round. There would have to be a run round facility now for the ballasting to be stabled there, otherwise they would require 2 locos.

 

One again, if anyone has photos or could scetch the current layout that would be most helpful!

[wexfordloco10]

Hi All

I must admit whilst I was taking the photos I had not concentrated on the track work

a senior moment

I will however go down again and try to get better pics assuming I can obtain permission

Happy Xmas to all thanks for comments Roll on 2014 for more movements in the Wexford area

David

[BosKonay]

[purple]

Love these pictures of Wexford . Makes me miss home.

 

There was a rake of the autoballster wagons at Ballinasloe yesterday (time ~1600), not sure if anything interesting is going to happen. Would love to get a picture of them with an 071 near Galway at some point. That would be a rare sight.