Broithe Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I have become aware of this event - I know no more than what it says here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) https://www.purcellauctioneers.ie/catalogue/EC143CDF71FE633714CD229813CDBD1C/81B29AB6FA187A02A829C1899B734425/irelands-largest-railwayana-auction/?show=96 A lot of staffs, a lot of it is not railway related, but there are a few hidden gems among the rubbish Edited May 3, 2017 by Blaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 https://www.purcellauctioneers.ie/catalogue/EC143CDF71FE633714CD229813CDBD1C/81B29AB6FA187A02A829C1899B734425/irelands-largest-railwayana-auction/?show=96 A lot of staffs, a lot of it is not railway related, but there are a few hidden gems among the rubbish I now know a lot more than it says above, ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Thanks for the heads up, just taking a wee look now, but one thing that stood out is that this is never going to reach that price, it's only a wagon plate. https://www.purcellauctioneers.ie/catalogue/lots/B42444733AFE140079E425020F95E93E279B370085824DEC45E7FB93AF0C74DF/81B29AB6FA187A02A829C1899B734425/irelands-largest-railwayana-auction-lot-51/?d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 This is the late Johnny O'Meara's stuff. Among it is a cabside plate of D16 "Achill Bogie" No. 532! I might bid. Or I might not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The three NCC number plates are looking very nice indeed, now I need to decide whether to register or not hahah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 GNR I think. I will be having a good punt on this Anyone going to the auction,? I hope to travel down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 GNR I think. I will be having a good punt on thisAnyone going to the auction,? I hope to travel down Birr is a nice town - the castle grounds are worth a look round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 GNR I think. I will be having a good punt on thisAnyone going to the auction,? I hope to travel down I hope to go but it depends on what time I can get finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Auctioneers are a bit clueless; something painted on steel described as 'enamel', wagon plates as 'loco number plates', one loco plate appears to have been photographed and described upside down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Auctioneers are a bit clueless; something painted on steel described as 'enamel', wagon plates as 'loco number plates', one loco plate appears to have been photographed and described upside down... Market here not big enough for dedicated railwayiana auction houses. Might mean a few bargains when it comes to dropping the hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Lots of little treasures there. And can bid online as well. I'd like to know the how the "90" loco plate is up for auction. I remember back in 1984 as part of the GSRPS when she was being moved off the platform at Mallow being very disconcerted about gauges and other items being removed ostensibly for "restoration" in a very haphazard fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) It's NCC 90, not GS&WR 90. Red background. No 'GS&WR' or 'Inchicore Works' wording. But even the plate GS&W 90 wore in Mallow was not the original, a re-casting by Inchicore before she was 'stuffed and mounted' I would wager. 90 went for a long time in black/grey and painted-on numerals so the original plate would have been tipped into the melting pot along with the others. Edited May 4, 2017 by minister_for_hardship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Sound man. Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 It's NCC 90, not GS&WR 90.Red background. No 'GS&WR' or 'Inchicore Works' wording. But even the plate GS&W 90 wore in Mallow was not the original, a re-casting by Inchicore before she was 'stuffed and mounted' I would wager. 90 went for a long time in black/grey and painted-on numerals so the original plate would have been tipped into the melting pot along with the others. Correct - Inchicore removed them about 1955-ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DERAILED Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 The cast iron plates that 90 carried when displayed at Mallow were removed for safekeeping by a Cork based GSRPS committee member. They haven't been since as far I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxyguy Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Living in Loughrea so I'm gonna pop down tomorrow for a look. There one or two thing that take my fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard EH Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Wow, there's some stuff there, isn't there? Particularly liking the 'U' class names and loco plates... sadly out of my budget(!!) but I hope they find a good home. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxyguy Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Was down for the viewing yesterday. Nice stuff. Some of the estimates seem very low, there was a few punters around that seemed very interested. I have left an absentee bid on an item that shall remain nameless. Auction house is immediately opposite the entrance for Birr Castle so had a lovely ramble around there also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Good luck everyone! I won't be able to bid but will keep a wee eye on the online bidding, will be intersting to see what certain lots sell for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Good luck everyone! I won't be able to bid but will keep a wee eye on the online bidding, will be intersting to see what certain lots sell for. 3,000 euro for the GNR Loughs (wheel arch nameplates) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 3,000 euro for the GNR Loughs (wheel arch nameplates) And they were not particularly nice looking name plates - flat with recessed letters instead of proud with a border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DERAILED Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Prices were quite low - as expected when you dump such a vast amount of similar items on the market at the same time - and I'm surprised they held up as well as they did. Pic above and another tomorrow of the many, many staffs. Looks like the bulk of the collection must have been stored in a shed for years with no restoration attempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DERAILED Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Here's some of the better staffs. Many of the small staffs sold for less than they would have 20 years ago - so too did many scarce large staffs. Full catalogue with prices is available here https://www.purcellauctioneers.ie/catalogue/EC143CDF71FE633714CD229813CDBD1C/81B29AB6FA187A02A829C1899B734425/irelands-largest-railwayana-auction/ but it won't stay online for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 There's money back in the country lads.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Theres none in Raheny Des Just back from Birrrrrrr....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxyguy Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Oh yes, it's mine now! Lot 88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Soon to be hanging in Raheny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxyguy Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 No Image there Dave, which lot number was it? I wasn't at the auction myself I was on the phone. Was it busy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WT CLASS 2-6-4T No. 4 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 No image either Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Its still showing in my browser I will try again New pic host so I am not up to speed yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxyguy Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Very, very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Its still showing in my browserI will try again New pic host so I am not up to speed yet Yeah, with Imgur, just use the BB code, second one up from the bottom, and paste that straight in the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Now he tells me! Finding it hard to add items to albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Now he tells me!Finding it hard to add items to albums. When you have made an album - click where it says None next to Add to album and a drop-list of your existing albums will appear, select the one you want to add a picture to and that name will appear in the box - add away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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