Broithe Posted August 13, 2016 Author Posted August 13, 2016 Indo article on the Belmond - http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/belmond-grand-hibernian-ireland-trains-rail-tickets-price-dart-translink-a7185076.html - and other things.
thewanderer Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 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.
jhb171achill Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 Outstanding photo, Wanderer! Perfect scenery for it too. I'm hoping that in real life, and depending on the weather and lighting conditions, it doesn't look as drab as so many pictures make it out to be.............
DiveController Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) 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. I like the livery. I accept is is a little plain but strong nonetheless. Edited August 16, 2016 by DiveController
thewanderer Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 It was a little dusty this morning. 216 was allocated but not but on the train for some reason which I was disappointed with.
Rapid130RS Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 Belmond in Galway...departed at 11.30. Was told that it's there each Thursday 1400 to 1600. It's to give drivers mileage. Lots of questions from passers by to staff
Podge203 Posted August 17, 2016 Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) So did the train arrive early this morning in Galway also is it going to appear again while in trials Edited August 17, 2016 by Podge203
Rapid130RS Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 Not sure of the arrival time. Certainly after 0920 yesterday so very quick. It stayed in the loop....did not use the platforms. Ten coaches....some furnished.
201bhoy Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 Anyone know when it's heading to Belfast for trials, and whether it'll go north of Belfast this year? Haven't heard anything to say it won't be other than on here!
Railer Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 Anyone know when it's heading to Belfast for trials, and whether it'll go north of Belfast this year? Haven't heard anything to say it won't be other than on here! It 100% won't be going north of Belfast this season, too much red tape to sort out in time, that has been confirmed on multiple sites and media feeds. It was due to go to Belfast on a mid night run on Monday back very early to Heuston on Tuesday morning but that never happened.
steventrain Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Belmond MK3 with 233 did reach York Road and back yesterday. Loco change at Dundalk with 233 take over from 216. See Chris playfair photos site.
Railer Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Belmond MK3 with 233 did reach York Road and back yesterday. Loco change at Dundalk with 233 take over from 216. See Chris playfair photos site. That explains why I saw 233 at Connolly loco shed this morning so. I suspect that was 233's first trip up north since it's overhaul and repaint. The fact they swapped out 216 at Dundalk I suspect 216's TPWS is not active and there was no second driver available to be present in the cab.
craven1508 Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 just wondering when it will be in galway again? missed it last time.
ttc0169 Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 just wondering when it will be in galway again? missed it last time. Thursday.
thewanderer Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Monday 29th August 2016: A lunchtime trip to Monasterevin to capture the Belmond Grand Hibernian Trial from Portarlington to Inchicore. Plus 218 was working the 1300 Heuston - Cork service. Click http://smu.gs/2bxzyYA to view.
Noel Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Lovely composition with both bridges in frame. That plain livery looks unsophisticated and even a little cheap. It needs some fine lining to give it that 5 star 'pullman' appeal.
Garfield Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 I dunno... from looking at shots like the one above I think the livery's clean lines give it a sense of understated class.
Noel Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 I dunno... from looking at shots like the one above I think the livery's clean lines give it a sense of understated class.Hi Patrick,I totally agree with the 'understated class' concept for a product such as this, but it just needs the slightest lift. Add just a tiny little bit of understated sophistication (i.e. not stripes nor garish logos, just very thin fine lining). Noel
Glenderg Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 I hadn't realised that the coach profiles for each were so unique! Lot's of windows filled in or openings altered. As for the livery, I think it's the bees danglies....
Noel Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 We'll have to agree to disagree, Noel... Absolutely. No Prob. Forgive, but I had a few minutes to doodle with some of IRM's resident photographers images. Two crude photoshop options just to express what I was thinking:
Glenderg Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Too close to the RPSI's previous livery, I suspect.
Glenderg Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 This is what I thought they might do, Celtic Motif and all....
Noel Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Too close to the RPSI's previous livery, I suspect. Hi Richie. OK I can see that may have been a factor. The RPSIs previous livery had a yellow/gold stripe rather than just a thin gold line and the shade of blue was much lighter. Not exactly understated.
Noel Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 This is what I thought they might do, Celtic Motif and all.... Ha ha very good
thewanderer Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Absolutely. No Prob. Forgive, but I had a few minutes to doodle with some of IRM's resident photographers images. Two crude photoshop options just to express what I was thinking: I do like
Noel Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Absolutely. No Prob. Forgive, but I had a few minutes to doodle with some of IRM's resident photographers images. Two crude photoshop options just to express what I was thinking: I do like Glad we're on a similar hymn sheet
thewanderer Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 Evening all, 216 made another evening run to Portarlington tonight gathering some more data after its recent issues, departing Inchicore at 1955. Tomorrow is D Day with the first public run of the Belmond Grand Hibernian to fare paying passengers. Click http://smu.gs/2bEm2UT to view the photos.
Railer Posted August 29, 2016 Posted August 29, 2016 216 seems to be acting up alright since it's Belmond repaint. It was ok on the green machine freight runs.
DiveController Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 Absolutely. No Prob. Forgive, but I had a few minutes to doodle with some of IRM's resident photographers images. Two crude photoshop options just to express what I was thinking: Would be better kept in reserve for the Grand Anglican or summat
Junctionmad Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 Good to see the 201 class back hauling a decent rake of mk3s. It's what they were bought to do. Whatever the livery
jhb171achill Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 Saw the carriages in Killarney. Looked well, though cabins are smaller than I thought.
Noel Posted August 30, 2016 Posted August 30, 2016 Saw the carriages in Killarney. Looked well, though cabins are smaller than I thought. Thought there were only four staterooms per coach.
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