RedRich Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 The thin black line separating the main colors looks very effective. They were always my favorite coaches. Rich, Quote
StevieB Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Is it meant to be a take on the old GNRI livery? The look very good in it. Stephen Quote
jhb171achill Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Yes, it's meant to be like the old GNR livery. For purists, the GNR version did not have blue above window level, nor a black line; it was blue below only. Also, the blue is Dublin RPSI blue, but the GNR shade was much darker and may be seen today on the Fintona Tram (of all things!) in the UFTM. The old Belfast paint firm, Jamison & Green, hold the original spec for both the navy blue and the cream, as well as authentic UTA green. They supplied all three - and these are the only genuine Irish psi t specifications still held on file by any company. The diner and bar have been treated as above, with the three "RPSI Blue" coaches remaining as they are. The genny was not repainted as it is due to come out of traffic once its companion is finished by the RPSI's Mullingar squad. This coach, another BR genny, will be the last RPSI coach to be treated in Mullingar, and will be turned out in blue. Quote
gm171 kk Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 That's a fantastic looking livery. It will look good with Merlin and Slieve Gullion. Will the GSV be out in blue anytime soon jhb171achill? Does anyone know what is happening on the Waterford to Cork leg of the railtour? Will there be a reversal into Limerick Junction off the Waterford/Limerick line? Quote
tonybonneyba Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 RPSI I read that only the bar and diner have been done. I hope they do the rest of the rake in due course! Ah right, me too! I hope the mk2 livery and this livery becomes RPSIs standard livery as they look lovely! If the gatwicks ever get repainted I hope it's this livery.... Quote
snapper Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 Ah right, me too! I hope the mk2 livery and this livery becomes RPSIs standard livery as they look lovely! If the gatwicks ever get repainted I hope it's this livery.... Don't be so sure about a blue van, a slightly different plan may be afoot there :tumbsup:More details when a final decision is made Quote
snapper Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 Will there be a reversal into Limerick Junction off the Waterford/Limerick line? Most likely yes Quote
Glenderg Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Superb livery choice, credit to all round - it has the "smell of money" about it, just what the Yanks are after! From a modelling point of view, it's much more straightforward than other blue and yellow one, though the 1" black line might be a tricky prospect with a lining pen.... *heads off to mix some blue paint...* Quote
tonybonneyba Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 I believe the plan is for 071 but a 201 may stand in depending on loco availability A 201 with those lovely coach's would be a nice sight... Especially if it where 215 or 8208 Quote
Niles Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Of course... more carriages may get turned out quicker the more people that sign up to volunteer! Loads of pics on www.facebook.com/RPSIDublin - check it out! Edited September 25, 2014 by Niles Quote
josefstadt Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]15253[/ATTACH]that's a stunning livery....more fun for our respraying talents! Lovely job - much better than the blue on the other Cravens. The inclusion of the RPSI crest is a nice touch. And the EVN has been correctly applied on the solebar, with the 4-digit running number it its usual positions under the windows Quote
jhb171achill Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 I'm looking forward to Monday! Quote
ttc0169 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 I'm looking forward to Monday! I'm looking forward to Friday and Saturday...!! Let's hope IE provide a decent and clean looking 071/201 for the tour. Quote
Kinvara-Train Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 any timetable for Ennis,for a look and a Pic. Thank's Walter Quote
snapper Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 any timetable for Ennis,for a look and a Pic.Thank's Walter Arr 11:40 Thursday Dep 10:55 Friday Quote
ak425 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 What is the latest for Monday - ECS back to Dublin and on to Waterford or Rosslare Strand to Waterford ? Quote
snapper Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 What is the latest for Monday - ECS back to Dublin and on to Waterford or Rosslare Strand to Waterford ? ECS Rosslare Strand to Waterford via the South Wexford Quote
ak425 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks Snapper, Any idea of the time the ECS leave Wexford ? ECS Rosslare Strand to Waterford via the South Wexford Quote
snapper Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks Snapper, Any idea of the time the ECS leave Wexford ? I don't have the exact time to hand but its about 14:30 Quote
ak425 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks. Hopefully I will catch up with it somewhere . I don't have the exact time to hand but its about 14:30 Quote
tonybonneyba Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 I'm looking forward to Friday and Saturday...!!Let's hope IE provide a decent and clean looking 071/201 for the tour. Maybe 078, 215, 8208..... Quote
gm171 kk Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 A second loco will be needed for the run from Cobh to Killarney so I'd imagine the current Cork pilot (215 ) will end up on the tour for the rest of the week. Will the railtour be coming into Colbert station on the journey from Killarney to Ennis and will the loco and coaches be in Ennis for the night? Quote
snapper Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 A second loco will be needed for the run from Cobh to Killarney so I'd imagine the current Cork pilot (215 ) will end up on the tour for the rest of the week. Will the railtour be coming into Colbert station on the journey from Killarney to Ennis and will the loco and coaches be in Ennis for the night? Its possible that the cork pilot may pull the train out to Cobh and the other loco will continue from there, I am not sure what the exact plan is. The train has to go into Limerick to get to Ennis but I don't know if it will a simple run around or a loco swap. As far as I know the set will be stabled in Ennis overnight. Quote
Kinvara-Train Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Arr 11:40 ThursdayDep 10:55 Friday Hello snapper Thank's for the Info:tumbsup: Best Regards Walter Quote
snapper Posted September 28, 2014 Author Posted September 28, 2014 084 is to do the railtour honours Quote
snapper Posted September 28, 2014 Author Posted September 28, 2014 a few interior carraige pictures for anybody interested Quote
leslie10646 Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Omg, she is a beulity, who owns her?? Actually, Tony, I DO, and the 1,100 other folk who are members of the RPSI. As (I think it was) Niles who says later, we'd have a lot more nice coaches if more of you youngsters joined, smelt the paint and lent a hand! There were sixty five of us at the inaugural meeting on 30 September 1964 and we formed this Society so that you, then unborn, guys could enjoy steam-hauled travel in the future. Mind you never in our wildest dreams that night would we have realised quite what we were unleashing. However, a lot of hard work, both engineering-wise, fundraising etc has ensured that we are still here now. So, if you're not a member, come and join us. Final comment, the coaches are a major transformation and a great credit to all concerned. Good luck Jim Deegan with your latest Enterprise! Leslie Quote
tonybonneyba Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Actually, Tony, I DO, and the 1,100 other folk who are members of the RPSI. As (I think it was) Niles who says later, we'd have a lot more nice coaches if more of you youngsters joined, smelt the paint and lent a hand! There were sixty five of us at the inaugural meeting on 30 September 1964 and we formed this Society so that you, then unborn, guys could enjoy steam-hauled travel in the future. Mind you never in our wildest dreams that night would we have realised quite what we were unleashing. However, a lot of hard work, both engineering-wise, fundraising etc has ensured that we are still here now. So, if you're not a member, come and join us. Final comment, the coaches are a major transformation and a great credit to all concerned. Good luck Jim Deegan with your latest Enterprise! Leslie I spend enough of my time volunteering at the only full size preserved railway in Downpatrick at The Downpatrick & County Down Railway when I can and have been for since November 2011, and I have busy helping with the Plasser USP 3000C ballast regulator No.315 and Plasser 07 type tamper No.07, and the signal cabin & on running days I usually stand at the platform doors ticket punching. I was there since 0700 to 1700 yesterday and 0900 to 1811 today, on other days I'm usually there from 0900 (0r 1130 if I miss the bus) to 1700. Ps, I Peffer Desail & railcars to steam. This post is not to offend anyone in anyone, sorry if it does. Edited September 28, 2014 by tonybonneyba Quote
Noel Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 a few interior carraige pictures for anybody interested Fabulous. Great job RPSI. What First Class rail travel used to be like many many years ago! Much better than the soggie microwaved baps from a trolley with junk instant coffee in a paper cup on the Cork inter city nowadays. Quote
Warbonnet Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Fabulous. Great job RPSI. What First Class rail travel used to be like many many years ago! Much better than the soggie microwaved baps from a trolley with junk instant coffee in a paper cup on the Cork inter city nowadays. Agreed. Much rather head to Cork on this than on an ICR or the Mark 4s! Quote
burnthebox Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) a few interior carraige pictures for anybody interested As I'm a hands on, Social type, & I don't do Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, or any of the other Social media stuff, so where do's this leave me when it comes to viewing these pics, Edited September 28, 2014 by burnthebox Quote
Dunluce Castle Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Just ask and I'm sure someone will be more than happy to save and post them here for you, just like me. All from RPSI Facebook Quote
snapper Posted September 28, 2014 Author Posted September 28, 2014 As I don't do Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, or any of the other Social media stuff, as I'm a hands on, Social type, so where do's this leave me when it comes to viewing these pics, Strange you should have been able to view those even without a facebook account. Quote
burnthebox Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Strange you should have been able to view those even without a facebook account. Snapper, many thanks for that, but the system said log into your FACEBOOK account or ELSE !!!!!!!!!, ( only joking about the last ) great pics, may get to Bray in time to see that go by, Quote
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