Garfield Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 The tour is not experiencing the best of starts, it seems. I just heard 85 has been declared a failure after running a hot bearing, and apparently it's a job which could take up to 48 hours to repair. Fingers crossed she can still play a role...
heirflick Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 The tour is not experiencing the best of starts, it seems. I just heard 85 has been declared a failure after running a hot bearing, and apparently it's a job which could take up to 48 hours to repair. Fingers crossed she can still play a role... Pat, keep us posted please
Garfield Posted May 15, 2014 Author Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Pat, keep us posted please As much as I can for a fella who isn't on the tour! I see it's all over Facebook now anyway, and I'm sure JHB will along with further details if he hasn't locked himself into the diner with a keg... Edited May 15, 2014 by Garfield
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I was going to head out for a look at her coming through Skerries but something came up. Lucky I didn't go out although there was the bonus of a 201 hauling Mark 3s from North Wall northwards for final cutting which would've been a nice bonus!
COMMUTER29000 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 What time was the mk3 set running? I was in Laytown station and must have just missed it Are there any more sets moving in the future that you know of. Would love to get a final video of MK3s.
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 What time was the mk3 set running? I was in Laytown station and must have just missed it Are there any more sets moving in the future that you know of. Would love to get a final video of MK3s. Around midday I think but can't say for sure. I have no idea if any more runs are planned, just saw it all over facebook earlier. Would be nice to see another run after missing this one!
COMMUTER29000 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks for the reply Warbonnet. I will try and find out if it is going to happen again.
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks for the reply Warbonnet. I will try and find out if it is going to happen again. No problem man!
COMMUTER29000 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 More Mk3s are likely to be moved over the next 2 weeks. That's as much information as I know so far. Hopefully word will get out before they run the next time. Either that or its time to go camping next to the line for a month or so I will keep an eye out on the Irish Railways Past and Present group on Facebook. I will post here with more information soon.
COMMUTER29000 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) The mkIII set was just reported at east wall jctn To clarify are you referring to a second set? Edited May 15, 2014 by COMMUTER29000
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 [ATTACH]13297[/ATTACH] That's the one from earlier today. Coaches now deposited in Dundalk according to our very own Blaine.
gm171 kk Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 A worker in North Wall told a friend of mine they would be moving the mk3s up north a while back and that some mk3s would remain in North Wall for the Orient Express who want to have some operations over here in the future.
waffles Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I believe 10 mk111s will be saved for this operation.
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I believe 10 mk111s will be saved for this operation. I'll believe it when I see it.
UP6936 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I believe 10 mk111s will be saved for this operation. I wouldn't get your hopes up on this....
Garfield Posted May 15, 2014 Author Posted May 15, 2014 A worker in North Wall told a friend of mine they would be moving the mk3s up north a while back and that some mk3s would remain in North Wall for the Orient Express who want to have some operations over here in the future. Someone was winding up your friend... VSOE don't have any plans to operate here.
Killucan2 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 A worker in North Wall told a friend of mine they would be moving the mk3s up north a while back and that some mk3s would remain in North Wall for the Orient Express who want to have some operations over here in the future. Don't say the name here! have a look over the wall in north wall and see what's on the bogies of 7170 on its own and others.
craven1508 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 getting ready here to head for dublin early to join the dublin -galway tour, could a 201 be called in?? was hoping for 082...
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 getting ready here to head for dublin early to join the dublin -galway tour, could a 201 be called in?? was hoping for 082... I bet that's alerted a few!
gm171 kk Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 getting ready here to head for dublin early to join the dublin -galway tour, could a 201 be called in?? was hoping for 082... Sorry to disappoint but I think 082 is on the steel train tomorrow. It rattled a few foundations when it worked the steel train last week so it's a shame it's not on the tour.
Killucan2 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I bet that's alerted a few! Sure did, welcome party on hand!
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Sure did, welcome party on hand! Riotous welcome I'd imagine!
gm171 kk Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 getting ready here to head for dublin early to join the dublin -galway tour, could a 201 be called in?? was hoping for 082... I see that 082 was on the Tara mines trains today actually so you could be in luck.
craven1508 Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 an update on todays tour, 082 passed through Athlone light engine at 09 52 and went to Galway as back up, 074 took the tour to Galway in fine style, 082 the left light engine from Galway at aprox 14.05, 074 was if great form!
heirflick Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 an update on todays tour, 082 passed through Athlone light engine at 09 52 and went to Galway as back up, 074 took the tour to Galway in fine style, 082 the left light engine from Galway at aprox 14.05, 074 was if great form! looks like 074 wasnt the only one in good form!!
josefstadt Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 I presume that Connolly-Howth will be diesel hauled tomorrow and then 461 will take over for the trip to Wicklow and back.
gm171 kk Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 I hear the mk3s are being moved from Dundalk to Adelaide tomorrow at 7am. Don't quote me though.
UP6936 Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 I hear the mk3s are being moved from Dundalk to Adelaide tomorrow at 7am. Don't quote me though. This move has been called off, will likely be rescheduled. I believe it is due to lack of staff with the RPSI jaunt going on this week
thewanderer Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 Evening all, My round up of the RPSI Saint Canice Railtour weekend is now online. The Wanderer.
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