Niles Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Friday 7th November The Blue Train "A private charter will see the Society's Cravens and an 071 diesel locomotive operate to Midleton from Dublin Connolly. As the passengers will not be returning on this train, we are able to offer the diesel-hauled one-way return leg to the railway enthusiast fraternity. The bar and buffet will be available. NIR's 112 has been requested (no guarantee) for a blue train out of Cork. Arr Dep Midleton -- 15:00 Cork 15:23 15:47 Dublin Connolly 18:51 -- Fare: €25 (Pay on the train)" Probably the first time a NIR 111 has been to Midleton (all going well) All profits from the trip go straight back into keeping classic loco hauled trains on the mainline Quote
Georgeconna Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 blast, four letter word getting in the way... work 25 notes is for nothing!! Quote
DiveController Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 blast, four letter word getting in the way... work 25 notes is for nothing!! Don't worry, George, they can charge you double! Quote
Broithe Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Pictures via https://twitter.com/IrishRail . Quote
heirflick Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 that lucky shower passed me when i was driving my girl to work - what a beautifil sight she was...and me with no fecking camera! Quote
heirflick Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 ment to say that the NIR loco failed and was replaced by an enterprise 201 - didnt catch her number though! Quote
Warbonnet Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/15545756279_4ddfe63795_b.jpg' alt='15545756279_4ddfe63795_b.jpg'>233 RPSI by franburke, on Flickr[/img] Quote
BosKonay Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Beautiful shot!! Absolutely beautiful! Those blue/cream cravens look fantastic I have to say! Imagining a full rake behind Merlin Quote
Warbonnet Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Beautiful shot!! Absolutely beautiful! Those blue/cream cravens look fantastic I have to say!Imagining a full rake behind Merlin Cheers. Was a bit gutted that 8113 didnt turn up but at least an Enterprise loco is something different. Sticking up a few other pics I got on my local patch this morning too on my Flickr. 233 looked well. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7526/15545803209_1ea74b59b8_b.jpg' alt='15545803209_1ea74b59b8_b.jpg'>233 RPSI Special at Clondalkin/Fonthill by franburke, on Flickr[/img] Quote
Glenderg Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Got to see this morning in Connolly - a stunning looking set. Even ended up in one of IE's photos grrrr... Quote
heirflick Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Cheers. Was a bit gutted that 8113 didnt turn up but at least an Enterprise loco is something different. Sticking up a few other pics I got on my local patch this morning too on my Flickr. 233 looked well. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7526/15545803209_1ea74b59b8_b.jpg' alt='15545803209_1ea74b59b8_b.jpg'>233 RPSI Special at Clondalkin/Fonthill by franburke, on Flickr[/img] beautiful shots Fran - 233 looks quite at home there! Quote
craven1508 Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 thanks too all at the r.p.s.i again for an enjoyable spin back to dublin connolly yesterday, oh and the sausage sanwiches and guinness were tasty too Quote
josefstadt Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 A very enjoyable day out was had, notwithstanding the failure of 8113 in Connolly. 8113 did put in an appearance in Connolly, shunting the train into Platform 1 at approximately 08:50. After 8113 was failed at Connolly, ‘Enterprise’ liveried loco 233 worked the train to Midleton and back from Cork to Connolly. The train is seen here arriving in Midleton just after a heavy shower. Once all passengers and RPSI crew had disembarked, the train drew forward into the engineer’s siding to allow the following scheduled service (14:15 ex-Cork) arrive into Platform 2. 217 was rostered to work the train back to Cork and arrived into Midleton having crossed the 14:45 Midleton-Cork railcar service in Carrigtwohill. 233 followed the train light engine from Midleton to Cork where it is seen emerging from the tunnel as it backed down onto the train in preparation for the run back to Dublin. After a spirited run up the main line the train is seen after arrival at Connolly station. As craven1508 says the beer was great as were the sausage sambos! Well done to all. Quote
heirflick Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 great pics J and a good account of the day! Quote
Warbonnet Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Nice shots Joe. Such a pity about 8113 but fair play to IE getting the motive power sorted out quickly. Three flavours of Cravens, as much as I like the GNR pair they still just look so right in Orange and Black. But that's just me. Contrasting Cravens by franburke, on Flickr Quote
gm171 kk Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 I traveled on the trip from Cork to Dublin so I got shots in both locations as well as some in-train footage. An excellent little trip and well done to the RPSI. Quote
craven1508 Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 nice footage which captures a great performance yet again from the the lovely cravens still going strong after 50 years! Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Windows full of goodie bags, God bless corporate Ireland Quote
Noel Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks for posting. Interesting footage. Quote
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