Photographic Website Updates

[Warbonnet]

Belmond blue and DRS blue look near identical!

[Railer]

Belmond blue and DRS blue look near identical!

 

Yeah, it's a great contrast between the two locos.

[Gordon71]

The July 2016 Railway Gallery has been updated with photos with the following.

 

27.7.16. Belmond MK3 carriage 7116 FERMANAGH gets transfered by road from Mivan Antrim to North Wall Dublin , photos taken at various locations between Belfast & Lisburn.

 

[thewanderer]

Evening folks,

 

I've just updated several galleries of the website featuring photos from the past few days.

 

August Gallery:

- DART EMU at Dun-Laoghaire on Sunday.

- 075 passing Shanderry with the 1526 Waterford - Ballina Ety. Timber on Monday,

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aHtijw to view.

 

On Sunday 7th August 2016 the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland operated another of their popular Dublin Riveria Specials from Dublin to Greystones.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aWBBGi to view.

 

Before the morning "Dublin Riveria" Steam Spl. from Connolly to Greystones, the RPSI had arranged with IE to line up their three Diesel Locomotives outside the Shed at Connolly for a photo shoot.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aHvl7h to view.

 

All of the above galleries can also be accessed from the home page at http://www.thewandererphotos.com

 

[Gordon71]

The July 2016 Railway Gallery has been updated with photos with the following.

 

28.7.16. Belmond MK3 carriage 7116 FERMANAGH gets unloaded at North Wall Dublin after its over night road trip from Mivan Antrim

 

[Noel]

Evening folks,

 

I've just updated several galleries of the website featuring photos from the past few days.

 

August Gallery:

- DART EMU at Dun-Laoghaire on Sunday.

- 075 passing Shanderry with the 1526 Waterford - Ballina Ety. Timber on Monday,

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aHtijw to view.

 

On Sunday 7th August 2016 the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland operated another of their popular Dublin Riveria Specials from Dublin to Greystones.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aWBBGi to view.

 

Before the morning "Dublin Riveria" Steam Spl. from Connolly to Greystones, the RPSI had arranged with IE to line up their three Diesel Locomotives outside the Shed at Connolly for a photo shoot.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aHvl7h to view.

 

All of the above galleries can also be accessed from the home page at http://www.thewandererphotos.com

 

 

Stunning last photo of the 3 GMs at Amiens Street shed

[Gordon71]

The July 2016 Railway Gallery has been updated with photos with the following.

 

29.7.16. Belmond MK3 carriage 7129 WATERFORD gets transfered by road from Mivan Antrim to North Wall Dublin , photos taken at various locations between Antrim & Banbridge.

 

[Gordon71]

30.7.16. Belmond MK3 carriage 7149 DOWN leaves Mivan Antrim for the road transfer to Dublin North Wall this is the final carriage to get move to Dublin for the Belmond Grand Hibernian Train . Photos taken at various locations between Antrim & Banbridge.

 

[thewanderer]

Afternoon folks,

 

The latest update features photos of the Belmond Grand Hibernian on trial from Inchicore to Mallow and back to Heuston this morning with 216 and 7 MKIII carriages.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2b7OPQF to view all the photos.

 

[Noel]

Thanks for the nice shots. I can't believe they are leaving the livery that plain without any lining, even some understated thin lining. Its crying out for a little more delicate sophistication.

[Broithe]

Thanks for the nice shots. I can't believe they are leaving the livery that plain without any lining, even some understated thin lining. Its crying out for a little more delicate sophistication.

 

And, do they not have to have the contrasting doors? Maybe that doesn't apply if it isn't a "scheduled" train...?

[jhb171achill]

It's almost as drab (but not quite) as the first "Enterprise" livery of tea leaf blehhh, grey, brake dust and grey. Oh, and a thin orange line. Or something.....!

 

Great photos, though, Mr. Wanderer!

[thewanderer]

I agree it could do with a little relief.

 

I wonder hows the paint shop still have any White Stripes in stock?

[Gordon71]

The July 2016 Railway Gallery has been updated with photos with the following.

 

28.7.16. Movements around North Wall Dublin.

 

[dave182]

What the heck, Gordan?! I had to look at you're North Wall photos a few times before I could believe it... but was that SHUNTING I saw going on there!! Great pictures, and incredible that freight has managed to pull through despite IE's best attempts to kill it off!

Edited August 12, 2016 by dave182

[MOGUL]

It's only a bit of shunting Dave, should be run of the mill stuff for the lads in NW!! But good to see IE surprising people, on the freight side they deserve more credit than they get and there are some very talented and hard working people involved in keeping the trains on time!

[dave182]

Couldn't agree more, Mogul! I guess it's been such a long time since I've seen more than one freight train in NW that I was pleasantly surprised! I would hope that railfreight continues to thrive!

[thewanderer]

Afternoon all,

 

Photos from the past two days include:

 

Friday

- Belmond Grand Hibernian at Mallow and Heuston.

- LUAS 3001 at Jervis.

 

Saturday

- A trip on the Nenagh Branch to Nenagh.

- A very unplanned last minute dash to Athlone to photograph #retrotrain 071 on the 0935 North Wall - Ballina IWT Liner.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aQMAjb to view.

 

[Gordon71]

The August 2016 Railway Gallery has been updated with photos with the following.

 

6.8.16. Downpatrick & County Down Railway.

 

[thewanderer]

Evening folks,

 

Tonight's update to http://www.thewandererphotos.com contains the following:

 

Saturday:

After the dash to Athlone to capture 071 on Saturday's IWT Liner to Athlone I stopped off Shannonbridge to see if any action was occurring. Sadly all was silent.

 

Monday:

Pictures of the Belmond Trial to Cork at Clonkeen. Then later that day I was Killarney bound myself with images from Portlaoise, Thurles, Cork (more Belmond), Mallow, Rathmore and Killarney.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2aX7CAd to see all the images.

 

[thewanderer]

The Belmond Grand Hibernian visited Killarney on Tuesday 16th August while on a trial from Dublin.

Click http://smu.gs/2aQJPna to view all the images.

 

[Noel]

Thanks for posting. Slightly surprised how quickly the coaches got dirty and the new paint job seemed dull after only a few weeks exposure to the weather. It thought they would look sparking and shiny like the delivery photos for at least a few months.

[Glenderg]

Thanks for posting. Slightly surprised how quickly the coaches got dirty and the new paint job seemed dull after only a few weeks exposure to the weather. It thought they would look sparking and shiny like the delivery photos for at least a few months.

 

Think thats a trick of the light. Zoom in on

 

They are spotless.

 

(Superb shots Neil)

[Noel]

Think thats a trick of the light. Zoom in on

 

They are spotless.

 

(Superb shots Neil)

 

Perhaps, but this bit didn't look pristine. As you say it could be the light or reflection. And yes the photos are superb. If the coaches had gone through the wash in Heuston there could have been some dust or streaking as they dried.

 

[thewanderer]

To clear up the dirty carriages comments.

 

The train was washed last Friday at Heuston and was in great condition this morning. However in the Charleville area the train ran over freshly dropped ballast which had been done overnight. First train over it was the Belmond so it kicked up a lot of dust, also as some of the hopper windows were open it even set off the fire alarms which gave the crew on board some fright by all accounts.

 

Hopefully it see Heuston wash again soon!

[Noel]

To clear up the dirty carriages comments.

 

The train was washed last Friday at Heuston and was in great condition this morning. However in the Charleville area the train ran over freshly dropped ballast which had been done overnight. First train over it was the Belmond so it kicked up a lot of dust, also as some of the hopper windows were open it even set off the fire alarms which gave the crew on board some fright by all accounts.

 

Hopefully it see Heuston wash again soon!

 

That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the interesting info.

[jhb171achill]

A plain colour will always show the dirt, as will light coloured roofs. Dark blue, like black, is especially sensitive to this. I'm sure at the start of each trip it does, it will be absolutely spotless, but will it remain this way even before each trip ends?

[thewanderer]

Evening folks,

 

The photos from Wednesday are now online.

 

Featuring:

- Killarney

- Mallow

- Thurles.

 

- The Belmond Grand Hibernian and Galway and Portarlington.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2b3YrOd to view.

 

[Noel]

Some nice pics as ever. Love the video of the BGH creeping through the station. "Fermanagh" looked spotless. Looks like they had a test service team, chefs and some test pax on board as well. Seeing the Mk3's brings back memories of how comfy Mk3s were on long routes compared to the 22k tram buses with their back ache hard seats. Not sure what benefit and interior style refresh will achieve, it won't make the seats any more comfortable, won't reduce the engine noise nor improve ride comfort. Still better I suppose than a 2600 ride from Limerick to Ballybrophy!

[hurricanemk1c]

Morning all,

 

I've been away in Nottingham for the past two weeks away from editing software, so just catching up on things. To start with, some late evening shots from Nottingham station whilst waiting for a friend to arrive in. Click on any of the photos below to view them full size with descriptons

 

 

 

 

 

 

Album link -

 

Regards,

Kieran

[thewanderer]

Evening folks,

 

Pictures from a weekend in the Dublin area. Locations include:

 

- The Gullet for Retro 071 on the IWT and 216 on the Belmond Grand Hibernian.

- Navan Road Parkway.

- Pearse.

- Blackrock.

- Tara Street.

 

Click http://smu.gs/2b6ER5L to view.

 

 

[finnyus]

Evening all,

 

I've uploaded some photos taken during a recent trip to the USA:

 

Includes:

- Arizona & California States

- Freights (Union Pacific & BNSF)

- Amtrak Coastal Starlight

- San Francisco Historical Streetcars & Cable Cars

- Caltrain

 

South San Francisco (Caltrain)

 

Kingman AZ

 

Montebello CA

 

Flagstaff AZ

 

Finbarr

[hurricanemk1c]

Evening all,

 

The other three updates from me whilst I was in the UK. As always, click on any of the photos below to view them full size

 

Starting off with a few shots from Wollaton Hall Industrial Museum, where relics of Nottingham Victoria station are

 

 

 

 

Link - https://www.flickr.com/photos/hurricanemk1c/albums/72157669555272214

 

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Next, a few Nottingham trams in Beeston whilst mainly bus spotting for the hour

 

 

 

 

Link -

 

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And finally, a selection of shots from a fruitful hour at Belper and passing by Toton depot

 

 

 

 

 

Link -

 

Regards,

Kieran

[Warbonnet]

Belmond at Clondalkin Belmond Luxury at Clondalkin by franburke, on Flickr

[craven1508]

lovely catch sir=D. she is a lovely train.