Photographic Website Updates

[finnyus]

Afternoon all,

 

I've uploaded four photographs courtesy of T. Edwards of 088 hauling 233 at Dublin Connolly on Saturday, 14 Sept:

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

 

F.

[thewanderer]

Afternoon all,

 

It has been a quiet few days on the photographic side of life.

 

Sunday 15th September 2013:

Some Sunday morning photos from Heuston and Jervis before the Flightfest event in Dublin City Centre.

 

Saturday 21st September 2013:

A visit to the Farmer's Bridge at Shanderry, Co. Offaly to photograph 081 on the 1130 Waterford - Westport Ety. Timber & 22042 1305 Galway - Heuston.

 

All the photos are now online at http://smu.gs/18Js3KJ

 

The Wanderer.

[thewanderer]

It's the 3rd weekend in September, which can only mean one thing. It's the G.A.A. All Ireland Football Final in Dublin's Croke Park. Today, Dublin take on Mayo for the Sam Maguire Cup. Iarnrod Eireann operated Four Specials from Co. Mayo (2 ex Westport, 1 ex Ballina & 1 ex Claremorris) to Dublin to take supporters to the final.

Pictures of the specials at Portarlington, Shanderry and Ballyavill: http://smu.gs/18NXcqp

 

The Wanderer.

[Eiretrains]

Hi all,

 

Because of loads of other commitments I had not been able to add new photos to Eiretrains for most of the year.

Anyway, to catch up here is some material I photographed from the previous Summer to Winter, featuring freight, pwd, preserved operations etc.,hope you like them:

http://eiretrains.com/latestphotos/Summer-Winter%202012/latestphotos.html

 

Also, some new locations featuring the remnants of one of the few Irish colliery lines, the Castlecomer branch.

Deerpark Colliery

Castlecomer

Corbetstown

Castlecomer Junction

 

Lastly an old video from June 2003 of trains I filmed at Newbridge

 

Thanks for looking!

Edited September 23, 2013 by Eiretrains

[Riversuir226]

Ciaran the site looks really well and has been a great help over the years keep up the great work

[thewanderer]

Evening all,

 

Just a small update to Sunday's photos with evening photos from Carn Bridge in glorious evening sunshine.

http://smu.gs/18SAnSi

 

The Wanderer.

[Eiretrains]

Ciaran the site looks really well and has been a great help over the years keep up the great work

Thanks riversuir, I appreciate those comments.

[BosKonay]

Ciaran -you're probably the most 'go to' reference site online for us lot! Mere thanks are not enough! If you even need free hosting

[Eiretrains]

Ciaran -you're probably the most 'go to' reference site online for us lot! Mere thanks are not enough! If you even need free hosting

Thanks BosKonay, I'm glad to know people still visit it even though it's been quiet lately, worth while then to keep it up there!

[Glenderg]

Ciaran, your site provides enormous inspiration to a load of guys here, myself included. Great to hear of an update, must have a snout around!

 

top 8 sites for me...

 

[heirflick]

Thanks BosKonay, I'm glad to know people still visit it even though it's been quiet lately, worth while then to keep it up there!

 

ciaran - i have to echo what the lads say - your site is a fantastic source of reference for modellers..or even just looking at pics from times past=D

Edited October 3, 2013 by heirflick

[thewanderer]

Pictures from Portarlington and Portlaoise. Includes Autoballaster 9352015 with the new IE Logo and passengers travelling from the National Ploughing Championships.

http://smu.gs/19AdVQ6

 

The Wanderer.

[RedRich]

Excellent as usual. I'm not to sure about the new logo on the Autoballaster's though.

 

Rich,

[heirflick]

Excellent as usual. I'm not to sure about the new logo on the Autoballaster's though.

 

Rich,

 

its actually not that bad - the more i see it the more it grows on me!

[RedRich]

its actually not that bad - the more i see it the more it grows on me!

 

I think it is the fact that it is on a yellow background. You are a lucky man living in Portlaoise Seamus there is plenty to see Per Way wise. Waterford West (Sallypark) used to be a hive of activity in the busy freight days , but sadly no more.

 

Rich,

[thewanderer]

Cheers Gents.

 

That HOBS rake is in Mallow now.

[thewanderer]

The All Ireland Hurling Final Replay between Cork and Clare took place in Dublin's Croke Park on Saturday 28th September. In additional to the regular scheduled services ,Iarnrod Eireann operated two specials from Cork at 0905 (MKIV) and 1000 (6 + 3 ICR). One Special operated from Ennis to Heuston (6ICR) at 1040hrs. Like previous occasions the Clare G.A.A. chartered a train from Limerick to Heuston, departing at 1200hrs and 22020 operated this service. Finally the 1045 and 1145 Limerick - Limerick Jct. service were both extended to Dublin Heuston. The 1145 service was operated by a 4 car 2800 Class.

 

Photographs from the morning are at Kilbridge Bridge, Monastervin and Portlaoise Stations.

http://smu.gs/1bQXuUA

 

The Wanderer.

[Gordon71]

Railway photos taken during September 2013 are now online at mysite

 

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31653017_kFSxw3#!i=2743394716&k=X9fsD2s

[heirflick]

Railway photos taken during September 2013 are now online at mysite

 

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/31653017_kFSxw3#!i=2743394716&k=X9fsD2s

 

lovely set of pics there gordon - love the set of york road! enjoyed watching them over coffee:)

[heirflick]

neil - great closeup shots of the music train- they really gutted her for it....any idea what cost was involved in the project?

[finnyus]

Afternoon,

 

last weekend Csalem and myself took a trip to Belfast and beyond to sample the relaid line from Coleraine to the Maiden City. I've uploaded the photos, which include:

- Belfast Area (GVS, City Hospital, Botanic, Central, Yorkgate, York Road)

- Larne Harbour

- Coleraine

- Dhu Varren

- Portrush

- Castlerock

- Downhill

- Bellarena

- Derry

 

Steam loco 186 was at Central Friday evening on a ECS working after a private charter.

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/sets/72157636064515433/with/10027215624/

 

F.

[heirflick]

well done lads! thanks for posting:tumbsup:(love York road for some reason!!)

[Eiretrains]

Hi all,

 

Here is the second update of my photos, this time featuring various trains, mainly freight/pwd, at the beginning of the year through to June.

Included is the new livery on loco 071 and the weed sprayer at a variety of locations, including the South Wexford line.

http://eiretrains.com/latestphotos/Spring%202013/latestphotos.html

 

And another video from 2004, of 112 on the Tara Mines.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WOTEr5PN6M

 

ciaran - i have to echo what the lads say - your site is a fantastic source of reference for modellers..or even just looking at pics times past=D

Thanks heirflick, glad you continue to find it useful, hope you like the latest photos.

[RedRich]

I love it Ciaran, I am, and have been a regular visitor for years. I don't care how shabby 084 looks I love that livery. It's consigned to history now as there are no more IE orange locos left in the class. In the last 10 years some of the class have been outshopped in three liveries. 071 comes to mind for one. I also love the video, I have a soft spot for 112 having seen it countless times on beet duty crossing the Barrow Bridge from the inlaw's house.

 

Rich,

[thewanderer]

Good morning all,

 

Pictures from the first day of my current UK trip which started yesterday. I travelled from Dublin on the 0215hrs Stena Nordica sailing to Holyhead from where I travelled onwards to Altrincham via Chester. I spent the rest of the day exploring the Manchester Metrolink system including the new branches to East Didsbury, Rochdale and Droylsden.

 

Pictures start at http://smu.gs/19X5GOg

 

Enjoy,

The Wanderer.

[Eiretrains]

I love it Ciaran, I am, and have been a regular visitor for years. I don't care how shabby 084 looks I love that livery. It's consigned to history now as there are no more IE orange locos left in the class. In the last 10 years some of the class have been outshopped in three liveries. 071 comes to mind for one. I also love the video, I have a soft spot for 112 having seen it countless times on beet duty crossing the Barrow Bridge from the inlaw's house.

Rich,

Thanks Rich, I wasn't fond of the black and silver, little did we know that that livery itself would start to be replaced so soon! If only I had done more with 112, that was the first time I was in Navan to get a Tara and she appeared on it, was delighted!

[thewanderer]

Day two of the UK Trip sees another early start as I make my way from Manchester to Kidderminster, via Stafford and Wolverhampton, for the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. Also includes some evening pictures at Birmingham Moor Street.

 

Day Two of the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala and Birmingham Moor Street (again) in the evening time.

http://smu.gs/1a9cgBo

[Broithe]

via Stafford

 

With a bit of warning, I might have got up early and waved at you...

[finnyus]

Afternoon all,

 

I've uploaded some photos taken in the past few days: http://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

 

Includes:

- Bray/Greystones diesel shuttles

- 1005 Ballybrophy - Limerick service

- Foynes Branch (Ballingrane and Adare stations)

 

F.

[thewanderer]

Evening all,

 

I've now uplaoded the final batch of my UK trip photos to Manchester and Birmingham. I've also reorganised the galleries into a better order.

 

Wednesday 2nd October 2013:

Covers the trip from Holyhead to Altrincham via Chester and the Manchester Metrolink System. http://smu.gs/1concjr

 

Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th October 2013: Contains new pictures since previous update.

Thursday morning saw another early start as I make my way from Manchester to Kidderminster, via Stafford and Wolverhampton, for the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala.

In the evening time I went to Birmingham to travel back to Kidderminster on the 1715 London Marylebone - Kidderminister Chiltern Mainline service.

 

Friday and Sunday: A couple of pictures from the Birmingham area.

http://smu.gs/1agqBfz

New pictures from: http://smu.gs/1coo73w

 

 

Severn Valley Diesel Gala:

I've now put the Thursday and Friday of the SVR Diesel Gala into one collection for ease of reference. http://smu.gs/1agqjVO

 

Enjoy,

The Wanderer.

[heirflick]

Afternoon all,

 

I've uploaded some photos taken in the past few days: http://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/

 

Includes:

- - Foynes Branch (Ballingrane and Adare stations)

 

F.

 

love this section finbar -good stuff!

[heirflick]

Evening all

 

Severn Valley Diesel Gala:

I've now put the Thursday and Friday of the SVR Diesel Gala into one collection for ease of reference. http://smu.gs/1agqjVO

 

Enjoy,

The Wanderer.

 

always had a soft spot for the severn valley railway - lovely pics:tumbsup:

[Broithe]

always had a soft spot for the severn valley railway - lovely pics:tumbsup:

 

Never been - and it's only a few miles away - I can always go another time - if it was further away, I might make more effort...

[heirflick]

Never been - and it's only a few miles away - I can always go another time - if it was further away, I might make more effort...

 

saw a documentary on the SVR some years back - some serious collection of steam locos...if i lived near it 'she who must be obeyed' would never see me!

[thewanderer]

A stop off at Carn while on the way home for the 1730 Portlaoise - Heuston, 1700 Heuston - Cork and 1705 Heuston - Tralee.

http://smu.gs/17TebeI

 

The Wanderer.