heirflick Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 lads, if you are lookinng for something to do on Sunday 27th of july, then look no further.... ......something for everyone to enjoy and its free! kick off is at 2 pm and finishes at 5.30pm - should be a great afternoon:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 A narrow gauge railway was used for hauling out targets to the Curragh Camp rifle range. Does anyone know if it still exists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 john, the railway still exists, but unfortunately due to bull s**t and red tape, the range is no longer in use. heres a few pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 ..never to be used again it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I see an Engineers logo on the side of the loco, sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The loco was built by Motor Rail at the Simplex Works in Bedford, England. Patent applied for in 1926. The Works No. was 258537, but unfortunately I don't have a construction date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 thanks J, was it just a one off order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 At a guess yes, but don't quote me on that HF! I got the data off the side of the loco during a private visit to see the railway many years ago. I couldn't find any reference as to when the loco was purchased by the army and whether they got it new or second-hand. I'll see if I can dig out any further info once the IRRS re-opens in Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 thanks J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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