thewanderer Posted April 26, 2015 Author Posted April 26, 2015 Two completely different systems which will never interact. Therefore no need for it. The only bugger is if you go searching for 4006 on my website you will get both types unless you put in the stock type (MKIV or LUAS4000) to filter the results to the correct type of stock. And last time I checked a tram is not a bus!!! :mad::mad: Quote
josefstadt Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 .... as this is 4006, does that mean that the Mk IV DVT needs an '8' or something put in front of it to distinguish it from the 'bus' in the photo? Why would it need to be distinguished from the MkIV DVT? While they are both rail-based transportation systems, the two items of rolling stock are owned by different organisations so the question of a common numbering scheme doesn't arise. Quote
DiveController Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) That makes sense. Thanks to both of you for the clarification And last time I checked a tram is not a bus!!! :mad::mad: THat's why I said 'bus' in refereence to the NIR bus and NIR-owned 201 class locomotives. I know what a tram is. However this is a large (electrically) motorized mass transit vehicle on a very fixed route for payment, is it not? So no need to get irate at those of us not so endeared to the Luas, please Ref. Oxford Dictionary (English) Bus 1 A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, especially one serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare: 2 Computing ...... etc Edited April 27, 2015 by DiveController Typo Quote
Broithe Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 I wonder if there was a 4006 trolleybus to further complicate the issue...? Quote
Garfield Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 That makes sense. Thanks to both of you for the clarification THat's why I said 'bus' in refereence to the NIR bus and NIR-owned 201 class locomotives. I know what a tram is. However this is a large (electrically) motorized mass transit vehicle on a very fixed route for payment, is it not? So no need to get irate at those of us not so endeared to the Luas, please Ref. Oxford Dictionary (English) Bus 1 A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, especially one serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare: 2 Computing ...... etc Mod: There's no need to descend into condescension when responding to what looks to be a genuine misunderstanding. Any further correspondence into this matter should be taken up with the mod team via PM, so the thread doesn't stray off-topic. Quote
thewanderer Posted April 28, 2015 Author Posted April 28, 2015 Evening folks, Back on topic Few shots from the past few days: - Carn Bridge for 215 on the 1700 Heuston - Cork. - Killenard for 233 on the 1820 Cork - Heuston. - Clonkeen & Killonan Jct. for 079 on the 1420 Heuston -Limerick HOBS. - Portarlington for the 1710 Heuston - Athlone (22042) & 1725 Heuston - Limerick (22040). Click http://smu.gs/1zl8neL to view. Quote
thewanderer Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 Evening all, Images from around Laois today include: - Clonkeen. - Rosskelton. - Eyne. - Carn - Ballykillane. - Old Knockmay. Click http://smu.gs/1ES77BW to view. Quote
gm171 kk Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Some photos from Monday in Kildare, Monasterevin and Limerick Junction. Including 215, 217, 222, 234 and Enterprise 233 on Cork services, 085 and 086 on the DFDS liner, 073 on the laden timber train, 22000 and 2800 class railcars, water birds and an air crops plane over Monasterevin doing loops. Kildare http://www.flickr.com/photos/99687034@N06/sets/72157649910121053/ Monasterevin http://www.flickr.com/photos/99687034@N06/sets/72157651776125747/ Limerick Junction https://www.flickr.com/photos/99687034@N06/sets/72157651776256167/ Edited April 29, 2015 by gm171 kk Quote
thewanderer Posted April 30, 2015 Author Posted April 30, 2015 Evening all, Pictures from today are from a lunchtime visit to Rosskelton, south of Portlaoise for the Sperry Train, plus the 1300 Heuston - Cork and 1220 Cork - Heuston. Click the picture below to view the gallery. Quote
Weshty Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Ahhhh, I never get tired of the look of the intercity, it's a very pleasing combination of steel and greenery. And nothing compares to standing at a level crossing 6 feet from it hammering past you at 90mph! Quote
Noel Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 You frame some really superb compositions. That is a really classy image. Quote
thewanderer Posted May 1, 2015 Author Posted May 1, 2015 Friday 1st May 2015: Another lunchtime visit to Rosskelton to photograph 071 hauling the PWD Steel Train from Limerick Wagon Works to Portlaoise. Plus, as usual the 1300 Heuston - Cork & 1220 Cork - Heuston MKIV operated services. Click http://www.thewandererphotos.com/2015photos/May-2015 to view. Quote
hurricanemk1c Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Good afternoon all, A final April update from me, with photos from both the 29th and 30th April. Wednesday, 29th April: Photos from Portlaoise, Heuston, Inchicore, Kildare and Sallins, featuring 4008, 078 and 218 amongst others. All photos can be seen here - Thursday, 30th April: Mainly photos from Portarlington with a couple from Kildare and Heuston. This sees 219 and 087 at Portarlington All photos can be seen here - Regards, Kieran Quote
thewanderer Posted May 3, 2015 Author Posted May 3, 2015 Evening all, Some pictures from Sallins, Monasterevin and Portarlington over the past two days. Includes Ballast Cleaner 781 and 085 on the IWT Liner to Ballina. Click http://smu.gs/1I8osqN to view. The Wanderer. Quote
richrua Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Great images, as always. You note that the IWT liner above is running wrong rail. Why would this be? Quote
thewanderer Posted May 3, 2015 Author Posted May 3, 2015 The Down Line was closed all weekend for Ballast Cleaning and a special timetable was in operation. See http://www.irishrail.ie/news/corklineimprovementworks Quote
richrua Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 ah ok. thanks for that. That means I can run me trains on any rail so....... Quote
richrua Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 also the Green and silver livery is the Best for a 201. Looks great in that shot. Quote
finnyus Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Afternoon, I've uploaded some photographs taken over the last few days: https://www.flickr.com/photos/finnyus/ Includes: - Rathduff - Askeaton - Foynes - Listowel - Lartigue Monorail & Museum - Cobh - Cork Finbarr Quote
thewanderer Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Some odds and sods from the past few days. Click http://smu.gs/1P1r9yw Quote
thewanderer Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 A visit to the former Clonkeen Level Crossing near Portlaoise for the 1700 Cork & 1705 Tralee. Plus Guest contributor Andrew Roche has images from Cobh Station of the Cunard Liner Queen Victoria which was in Port for the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. Click http://smu.gs/1Ikay54 to view. Quote
Deutschbahn Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) 07/05/15 Irish Rail 071 no.071 passes milepost 14 1/2 hauling the sperry train to North Wall. Edited May 8, 2015 by Deutschbahn Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Photo of Merlin this morning, 088 on the liner and 206 Ex Works heading to Cork before it failed on my flickr. More pics of the RPSI special, liner, ICRs and 201s will be added later today for those that are interested. Merlin looked superb. Merlin Clondalkin Fonthill by franburke, on Flickr Quote
hurricanemk1c Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Good afternoon all, A few pictures from the RPSI's "The Strand" railtour yesterday. Despite getting drenched in rain a good day was had by all. Locations include: Portlaoise, Monasterevin, Kildare, Sallins, Hazelhatch on the way in Connolly, Drumcondra, Clonsilla and M3 Parkway Newcomen Junction Bray Greystones Kilcoole Wicklow Gorey Enniscorthy Wexford Rosslare All photos can be viewed here - Saturday brough 85 through Portlaoise and a quick trip out to get a snap All photos can be seen here - Regards, Kieran Quote
thewanderer Posted May 9, 2015 Author Posted May 9, 2015 Picture of the RPSI South Munster Railtour so far...http://smu.gs/1DZcQyN Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 What a fabulous setting Neil, great shot! Some more of Merlin yesterday, and other shots such as 088 on the liner and 206 before she failed in Kildare as well as others on my flickr More Merlin Magic by franburke, on Flickr 088 Heading to Mayo by franburke, on Flickr 206 New Enterprise Livery Clondalkin/Fonthill by franburke, on Flickr Quote
Noel Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Picture of the RPSI South Munster Railtour so far...http://smu.gs/1DZcQyN Fab scene and photo. If somebody could only photoshop the disintegrating gsv into the same smart livery. Does anybody know if the other gsv currently being refurbished will have a matching livery with the cravens or will it be B&T? Quote
scahalane Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Here's a couple of shots from a great day chasing 85 & 461 in Cork yesterday. Quote
thewanderer Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments guys. inspiration for that photo must go to Finnyus though for his shot of 233 at that location. Another great day for steam fans in Cork and Kerry with the RPSI's 85 and 461 in action with a trip between Cork - Cobh - Cork - Killarney - Cork. Just a pity the weather was dire compared to Saturday's sun. Pictures from Sunday begin at http://smu.gs/1F0mghp The Wanderer. Quote
Barl Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 What a fabulous setting Neil, great shot! Some more of Merlin yesterday, and other shots such as 088 on the liner and 206 before she failed in Kildare as well as others on my flickr More Merlin Magic by franburke, on Flickr] Great shots all round, Merlin looks fantastic Something I've always noticed though, which is visible in these shots, is what cowboy built the wobbly block wall alongside the house on the northbound side! Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 What a fabulous setting Neil, great shot! Some more of Merlin yesterday, and other shots such as 088 on the liner and 206 before she failed in Kildare as well as others on my flickr More Merlin Magic by franburke, on Flickr] Great shots all round, Merlin looks fantastic Something I've always noticed though, which is visible in these shots, is what cowboy built the wobbly block wall alongside the house on the northbound side! Cheers Barl. I never noticed the wall before, but it's part of a property of a person I'm not sure I'd want to mess with I believe! Quote
hurricanemk1c Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Good evening all, A few shots from today at Heuston, Inchicore and Portlaoise, including: A lost 22049 8208 and 206 in Inchicore ICR's at Portlaoise and Heuston 85 taking water at Portlaoise 234 and 219 passing Portlaoise Full set can be seen here - Regards, Kieran Quote
thewanderer Posted May 11, 2015 Author Posted May 11, 2015 Evening all, Pictures of the RPSI's 85 and 461 around Portlaoise and Portarlington today. Click http://smu.gs/1bKMUAf to view. A fantastic weekend of railtouring and chasing. A big thank you to all concerned for putting on a great show. The pictures from the Strand Diesel Tour on Friday and the other general shots from the weekend will appear over the next couple of days. Quote
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