iarnrod Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Have been waiting patiently for this book to arrive, and now that it finally arrived, I have to say that it was well worth the wait. If CIE and Irish Rail (IR point logo livery)liveried loco's interest you, then you will love this book. Also a section dealing with Mk2 and Mk3 carriages, NIR railcars operating on IE, and a section on NIR. Excellent collection of photos to say the least. There is a mention that a second edition dealing with freight and cross border trains might appear in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks for the heads up on this book, just placed my order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Amazon/AbeBooks doesn't have this. Wonder who's got reasonable shipping to the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barl Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Amazon/AbeBooks doesn't have this. Wonder who's got reasonable shipping to the US? Book Depository says it's currently not available also but they have a 'notify me' option and free shipping also. http://www.bookdepository.com/Irish-Railway-Rambler-Michael-McMahon/9781780730752 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I got mine from the RPSI just before Christmas. Great book, with some lovely photos and information. A second edition with freight trains would be nice! http://www.steamtrainsireland.com/shop/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 There will be several new books next year, from what Colourpoint tell me, covering quite an array of subject matter. Goods will feature strongly in one, and (if it's out in time) narrow gauge in another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 There will be several new books next year, from what Colourpoint tell me, covering quite an array of subject matter. Goods will feature strongly in one, and (if it's out in time) narrow gauge in another. Rails Through North Kerry being one in particular to look forward to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Amazon/AbeBooks doesn't have this. Wonder who's got reasonable shipping to the US? If you try Colourpoint direct, I'm sure they would ship to your location. http://colourpoint.co.uk/contact.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 That one's done and dusted, aclass. Despite Colourpoint's corporate head being melted with yet another additional picture and four re-written captions emailed over Christmas to them! They had told me of several others. "Rails Through North Kerry" was, I believe, one of five or six. Be released in succession. Norman Johnston's book and Michael's "Rambler" we're two of the others. I'm going to London in February to hopefully start on another project. If all goes well, it'll be easy to get it done as a "quickie" project, in between the longer term scribblings I have in mind, should time EVER allow. If the research proceeds as I hope, that too will probably be out later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 If you try Colourpoint direct, I'm sure they would ship to your location.http://colourpoint.co.uk/contact.php I posted fifteen copies of "Achillbeg-The Life of an Island" to America a couple of months back. The postage for the fifteen cost me €60. I priced it in the north where it was double that, at about £97. Inward postage, of course, would be the thing for Amazon. I'd say it's the same whether you have it posted FROM there, TO Ireland north or south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Rails Through North Kerry being one in particular to look forward to Agreed,I'm looking forward to this one along with Irish railway rambler, Well done JHB,keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just got my copy of Irish Railway Rambler. The book is just full of pictures and some very unusual ones. Where else would you see 019 in 201 livery, 124 in 'Tippex' livery with GREEN Stripes, 'Tippex' vinyl(not paint)stripes been applied to Mk II coaches, Work Shop pictures and a good section on NIR. There are chapters on the different locomotives, coaches and Railcars. This is one book I'll be taking down from the book shelf again and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just got my copy of Irish Railway Rambler. The book is just full of pictures and some very unusual ones. Where else would you see 019 in 201 livery' date=' 124 in 'Tippex' livery with GREEN Stripes, 'Tippex' vinyl(not paint)stripes been applied to Mk II coaches, Work Shop pictures and a good section on NIR. There are chapters on the different locomotives, coaches and Railcars. This is one book I'll be taking down from the book shelf again and again.[/quote'] Got mine yesterday,and I'm delighted with it,lots of interesting pictures and a few gems thrown in, Highly recommended-well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Book Depository says it's currently not available also but they have a 'notify me' option and free shipping also. http://www.bookdepository.com/Irish-Railway-Rambler-Michael-McMahon/9781780730752 Book Depository turned out to be the best option. I was notified a couple of days ago and purchased mine yesterday for $18 with free shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Just after getting my copy in the post, first impressions, going to really enjoy this book Thanks for the heads up lads on the book and were to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 just ordered a copy there - looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Im waiting mine from book depository , looks like a good read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hate to say this troops but mine arrived from the publishers with a little note attached Bastard of a job, but someone has to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I ordered mine yesterday so looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Ive read through mine, I was disappointed that there was no focus on freight vehicles , theres only so many pictures of Mk2 Mk3, I want to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Junctionmad, I think Michael is considering a freight follow-up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Ive read through mine, I was disappointed that there was no focus on freight vehicles , theres only so many pictures of Mk2 Mk3, I want to see! I refer you back to the first post from iarnrod "There is a mention that a second edition dealing with freight and cross border trains might appear in the future." don't give up hope yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I don't know whether Michael reads this board - but I'll mention to him when I see him that there is definitely interest. I see him occasionally in the IRRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I don't know whether Michael reads this board - but I'll mention to him when I see him that there is definitely interest. I see him occasionally in the IRRS. I've developed much more of an interest in freight also and would definitely buy a copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Freight..... ah yes, I remember that......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I don't know whether Michael reads this board - but I'll mention to him when I see him that there is definitely interest. I see him occasionally in the IRRS. Please do.... And pass on our praise of this book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 great yes a freight version would be brill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ral2011 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I totally agree, this book is absolute phantastic, it completely in colour, it has the pictures I was looking for, it is worth it's money. This one is a 'must have' in the canon of irish railway books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Managed to pick up a copy at the Stillorgan fair yesterday... Have to say it's fantastic, with a wealth of colour photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Just finished reading Michael McMahon’s book “Irish Railway Rambler” and it’s the sort of book I read over a period of time dipping in and out of it. The more I read the more I appreciated the clever way he has put the book together. While it’s mainly a book of photographs it is full of information not only of locomotives but also coaches and Railcars. A great reference book which captures railways in Ireland between 1982 and 1995. He has hinted on doing another book on Freight, I for one can’t wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Just finished reading Michael McMahon’s book “Irish Railway Rambler” and it’s the sort of book I read over a period of time dipping in and out of it. The more I read the more I appreciated the clever way he has put the book together. While it’s mainly a book of photographs it is full of information not only of locomotives but also coaches and Railcars. A great reference book which captures railways in Ireland between 1982 and 1995. He has hinted on doing another book on Freight' date=' I for one can’t wait.[/quote'] I was delighted to meet Michael as he travelled on the Ballina branch train last week, We had a great chat about the bygone days of which he captured so well in his book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I was delighted to meet Michael as he travelled on the Ballina branch train last week,We had a great chat about the bygone days of which he captured so well in his book. Did he mention doing another book Noel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We need a comprehensive tomb on freight in my view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Did he mention doing another book Noel? Yes Kieran-but not just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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