Sulzer201 Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 Hi Snapper, Many thanks for your asnwers for the trip. Regards, Tommy and Jordan Quote
Sulzer201 Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Hi everyone, Just a quick queastion - Would anyone know how many carvens will be huled by No. 85 on the Sea Breeze on July 7th? Many Thanks, Jordan and Tommy Quote
Railer Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, Sulzer201 said: Hi everyone, Just a quick queastion - Would anyone know how many carvens will be huled by No. 85 on the Sea Breeze on July 7th? Many Thanks, Jordan and Tommy Right now it's 6, but they are talking of increasing capacity on this due to demand so may go to 7. Quote
snapper Posted July 6, 2019 Author Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Sea Breeze Paths for July 7th. DUBLIN Connolly 10.45 Tara Street 10.49 DUBLIN Pearse 10.51 Lansdowne Road 10.55 Sydney Parade 10.59 Blackrock 11.03 Dun Laoghaire 11.08 Dalkey 11.16 Bray 11.27 Greystones 11.36 11.44 Wicklow 12.00½ Rathdrum 12.18 12.30 Arklow 12.47 Gorey 13.02 13.19 Enniscorthy 13.40 Wexford Loop 14.01 WEXFORD 14.03 14.08 Rosslare Strand 14.25 14.31 ROSSLARE EUROPORT 14.38 ROSSLARE EUROPORT 15.40 Rosslare Strand 15.46 15.50 WEXFORD 16.10 16.16 Wexford Loop _____ 16.17½ Enniscorthy 16.58 Gorey 17.00 17.20 Arklow 17.36 Rathdrum 17.58 18.12 Wicklow 18.28 Greystones 18.44 Bray 18.54 Dalkey 19.05 Dun Laoghaire 19.12 Blackrock 19.17 Sydney Parade 19.22 Lansdowne Road 19.26 DUBLIN Pearse 19.31 Tara Street 19.33 DUBLIN Connolly 19.37 Edited July 6, 2019 by snapper Quote
Tarabuses Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 Unfortunately Merlin failed at Gorey and the train was recovered by 074. Merlin had to be left in the siding at Gorey. Quote
DiveController Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 As long as those graffiti freaks don't show up Quote
snapper Posted August 3, 2019 Author Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Enniscorthy Rockin Food Festival Sunday 4th of August Steam Loco 85 & RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.45 Tara Street 10.49 Pearse 10.51 Lansdowne Road 10.55 Sydney Parade 10.59 Blackrock 11.03 Dun Laoghaire 11.08 Dalkey 11.16 Bray 11.27 Greystones 11.36 11.44 Wicklow 12.00 Rathdrum 12.18 - 12.30 Arklow 12.47 Gorey 13.02 - 13.12 Enniscorthy 13.34 13.42 Wexford 14.05 14.10 Rosslare Strand 14.25 - 14.31 Rosslare Europort 14.38 - 1540 Rosslare Strand 15.46 15.50 Wexford 16.10 16.16 Enniscorthy 16.39 16.49 Gorey 17.11 – 17.21 Arklow 17.37 Rathdrum 17.58 – 18.12 Wicklow 18.28 Greystones 18.44 Bray 18.54 Dalkey 19.05 Dun Laoghaire 19.12 Blackrock 19.17 Sydney Parade 19.22 Lansdowne Road 19.26 Pearse 19.31 Tara Street 19.33 Dublin Connolly 19.37 Edited August 3, 2019 by snapper Quote
snapper Posted August 13, 2019 Author Posted August 13, 2019 Marble City Saturday 24th August 2019 Steam Loco 85 & RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.20 Glasnevin Jctn. 10.30 Islandbridge Jctn. 10.37 Inchicore 10.40 Hazelhatch 10.53 Sallins 11.01 Newbridge 11.08 Kildare 11.14 - 11.16 Cherryville Jctn. 11.21 Athy 11.36 - 11.53 Carlow 12.07 Muine Bheag 12.20 - 12.28 Kilkenny 12.52 Kilkenny 16.37 Muine Bheag 17.00 -17.08 Carlow 17.22 Athy 17.35 - 17.55 Cherryville Jctn. 18.10 Kildare 18.14 - 18.16 Newbridge 18.24 Sallins 18.32 Hazelhatch 18.40 Inchicore 18.52 Islandbridge Jctn. 18.55 Glasnevin Jctn. 19.03 Dublin Connolly 19.13 Steam Loco 85 Light Engine Turning on the triangle. Kilkenny 13.50 Lavistown south 13.55 Lavistown North 14.01 - 14.10 Kilkenny 14.18 Light Engine Irish Rail Diesel Waterford 12.30 Thomastown 12.57 Kilkenny 13.14 - 14.05 Thomastown 14.18 Waterford 14.44 Quote
DERAILED Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 What happened to the Enniscorthy Rockin Food Festival trip? Posts about forthcoming events that ultimately fail to materialise make said posts unreliable. Everybody knows that that steam specials can fail but explanations should follow rather than being glossed over. Quote
snapper Posted August 13, 2019 Author Posted August 13, 2019 Nothing was being glossed over, I post times and details here for anybody who might be interested in seeing the trains or taking photographs. I don’t tend to share post trip reports (which are emailed to RPSI members), but I do answer any questions when asked. Details of what was happening was posted on the RPSI Dublin Facebook page as and when information was available. As for what happened on the day, the steam train did not fail. Quote This train was advertised as the Enniscorthy Rockinfood Festival Express. Dublin Connolly to Enniscorthy and a local trip to Wexford and Rosslare Strand. Both trains were sold out. The carriages selected were BR Van 3173, Cravens Open Standards 1505, 1532, Bar Car 1514, Dining Car 1522, Open 1506, 1541 and 1523. It became apparent that the day ahead was not looking good. Operations Manager began receiving text messages from Irish Rail indicating that there were serious signal problems on the DSER between Grand Canal Dock and Sandymount. There were no trains going passed Pearse Station heading south. The Cravens Carriages were held at Inchicore as Connolly had no room for them. Members of the catering staff were onboard and had the kitchen up and running. Signal problem sorted at around 10am. Carriages arrived with GM. Loco No. 082 onto Platform 5. The Down Rosslare left on time and only got as far as Pearse when the signals failed again. This time it was as far as Dun Laoighre. Steam Loco No. 85 was on the Wash Road waiting for the road to travel over and hook up. Signalman directed that they return to Shed as he needed the Road to store railcars. The Down Rosslare returned to Connolly and passengers were brought to the car park to wait for Bus Transfers. Time was running out for us. If we did not get away immediately, then we would be out of time for the Loco Crew. Operations Manager made the decision to run to Dundalk instead. Announcements were made over the train PA and a number of passengers opted not to travel and registered for refunds. Incidentally, the line opened at 12.30pm. It was too late for the crew. We departed for Dundalk at 12.38pm with 182 passengers. Good running until we got to Malahide where we were informed that there was a points failure. 13.10hrs to 13.34hrs. A DART was in front of us and we also had to wait for an UP Enterprise to proceed. Signals had to be passed at Danger. Skerries passed at 13.47hrs. Laytown 13.56hrs. We arrived into Drogheda at 14.04hrs. Engine watered and we departed at 14.15hrs. We arrived into Dundalk at 14.46hrs. Train was shunted onto the UP Platform where the engine was watered from the Column Tank. We departed Dundalk at 16.00hrs. Drogheda arrived at 16.43hrs. Set Down only, we had been blocked on the northern side of the Viaduct to let the Down Enterprise pass. Malahide passed at 17.07hrs. and we arrived back into Dublin Connolly, Platform 2 at 18.40hrs. The set was transferred back to Inchicore Railway Works by GM 228. The weather was fantastic with the sun shining for most of the day. The views along the coast were magnificent. For the 171 Fund, John Richardson’s Fund Raising; “Every ones a Winner” raised €900.00. John and Gerard Owens sold 54 2020 calendars. 1 1 Quote
DERAILED Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) @ Snapper - thank you for your speedy response and for clarifying matters. It seems the DSER is bedevilled by problems and only the Belmond seems to get through to Enniscorthy albeit without stopping. Edited August 13, 2019 by DERAILED 2 Quote
snapper Posted September 3, 2019 Author Posted September 3, 2019 Friday 6th September Steam loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.33 Islandbridge Jctn. 10.48 Hazelhatch 11.04 Sallins 11.13 - 11.21 Newbridge 11.31 Kildare 11.37 Monasterevin 11.44 Portarlington 11.51 - 12.06 Portlaoise 12.19 Ballybrophy 12.36 Templemore 12.47 Thurles 12.57 - 13.20 Limerick Jctn. 13.44 - 13.59 Lim. Jctn. Pocket Loop 14.03 - 14.47 Limerick Jctn. 14.50 Charleville 15.27 Mallow 15.58 Banteer 16.20- 16.33 Millstreet 16.58 Rathmore 17.11 Killarney 17.40 Saturday 7th September Steam Loco 85 +RPSI Cravens Killarney 10.21 Rathmore 10.43 Millstreet 10.52 Banteer 11.05 Mallow 11.22 11.57 Rathpeacon 12.27 Cork 12.44 - 16.40 Rathpeacon 16.53 Mallow 17.16 – 18.11 Banteer 18.34 - 18.39 Millstreet 19.04 Rathmore 19.17 Killarney 19.48 Saturday 7th September Steam Loco 4 Light Engine Dublin Connolly 08.00 Islandbridge Jctn. 08.18 - 08.20 Inchicore 08.25 Hazelhatch 08.37 Sallins 08.47 Newbridge 08.57 Kildare 09.03 - 09.23 Monasterevin 09.32 Portarlington 09.39 09.48 Portlaoise 10.03 Ballybrophy 10.26 - 11.16 Roscrea 11.40 Cloughjordan 12.01 Nenagh 12.21 Birdhilll 12.47 Castleconnell 12.56 Limerick 13.20 Sunday 8th Of September Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Killarney 09.25 Rathmore 09.47- 09.54 Millstreet 10.04 Banteer 10.17 Mallow 10.34 - 11.03 Charleville 11.21 Limerick Junction 11.45 Limerick Jctn. Pocket Loop 11.48 (Loco Change from Steam loco 85 to Irish Rail Diesel) Limerick Jctn. Pocket Loop 12.23 Dromkeen 12.35 - 12.40 Killonan Jctn. 12.48 Limerick 12.56 Sunday 8th September Steam loco 85 Light Engine Limerick JCTN. 12.57 Thurles 13.25 Templemore 13.35 Ballybrophy 13.52 - 14.07 Portlaoise 14.29 Portarlington 14.43 - 15.03 Monasterevin 15.09 Kildare 15.17 Newbridge 15.23 Sallins 15.33 - 15.39 Hazelhatch 15.50 Islandbridge Jctn. 16.03 Dublin Connolly 16.22 Sunday 8th September Steam loco 4 + RPSI Cravens Limerick 13.50 Sixmilebridge 14.13 Ennis 14.30 Gort 14.52 - 15.02 Ardrahan 15.11 Craughwell 15.19 Athenry 15.28 -15.53 Oranmore 16.04 Galway Loop 16.10 - 16.15 Galway 16.19 Monday 9thSeptember Steam loco 4 Light Engine Galway 10.00 Athenry 10.22 Attymon 10.36 Woodlawn 10.46 Ballinasloe 11.01 - 11.16 Athlone Midland 11.42 11.47 Knockcroghery 12.09 Roscommon 12.19 - 12.49 Castlerea 13.13 Ballyhaunis 13.30 - 14.00 Claremorris 14.20 Manulla Jctn. 14.36 Castlebar 14.43 Westport 15.03 Tuesday 10th September 071 + PRSI Cravens Galway 10.00 Oranmore 10.13 Athenry 10.24 Attymon 10.31 Woodlawn 10.37 Ballinasloe 10.47 -11.07 Athlone 11.25 12.25 Knockcroghery 12.41 Roscommon 12.48 Castlerea 13.06 Ballyhaunis 13.18 Claremorris 13.29 - 13.49 Manulla Jctn. 14.02 Castlebar 14.07 Westport 14.25 Tuesday 10th September Steam Loco 4 +RPSI Cravens Westport 16.35 Castlebar 16.54 Manulla Jctn. 17.02 Claremorris 17.16 Ballyhaunis 17.30 - 17.47 Castlerea 18.02 Roscommon 18.21 Knockcroghery 18.29 Athlone 18.50 - 19.37 Ballinasloe 19.53 Woodlawn 20.04 Attymon 20.10 Athenry 20.16 Ennis Jctn. 20.18 Oranmore 20.28 Galway 20.38 Wednesday 11th September Steam Loco 4 +RPSI Cravens Galway 10.05 Oranmore 10.13 Athenry 10.25 Attymon 10.32 Woodlawn 10.39 Ballinasloe 10.49 - 11.06 Athlone 11.24 12.16 Clonnydonnin 12.27 12.35 Clara 12.45 - 12.53 Tullamore 13.03 Geashill 13.12 Portarlington 13.23 - 13.48 Monasterevin 13.57 Kildare 14.05 Newbridge 14.12 Sallins 14.19 Hazelhatch 14.28 Islandbridge Jctn. 14.42 Dublin Connolly 14.55 1 Quote
Georgeconna Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) Cricky thats some program, Any idea if 85 will be Chimney 1ast out of Cork or not on Saturday? showing Sun on Saturday too! tks for sharing. Edited September 4, 2019 by Georgeconna Quote
snapper Posted September 3, 2019 Author Posted September 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, Georgeconna said: Cricky thats some program, Any idea if 85 will be Chimney 1ast out of Cork or not on Saturday? showing Sun on Satruday too! tks for sharing. Chimney first out of Cork. Quote
Georgeconna Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Hi lads, Out in the sticks here west of Banteer since 10am, no sign of the Steam so Far. Any of you lads in the know what has happened to delay it and if there is new timings? MTIA George Quote
thewanderer Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Evening folks, The Emerald Isle Explorer railtour by the RPSI / Steam Dreams is currently touring Ireland using the RPSI's Cravens set and their locos No. 85 and No. 4. This photographic gallery concentrates on the first part of the tour covering the tour from Limerick Jct. on the Friday, the day trip to Cork on Saturday and from Killarney to Millstreet on the Sunday. Click https://bit.ly/2lFl1Vc to view all the images from the weekend. 3 Quote
Georgeconna Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Few snaps from Sat and Sun. What a superb locomotive! wow, the new development really enhances the area. Congrats to Developed to turn this area into a Sh!t pit same ol same type building. Edited September 9, 2019 by Georgeconna 7 1 Quote
snapper Posted September 9, 2019 Author Posted September 9, 2019 23 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Hi lads, Out in the sticks here west of Banteer since 10am, no sign of the Steam so Far. Any of you lads in the know what has happened to delay it and if there is new timings? MTIA George There was a problem with the loco which delayed running along the Kerry branch. 1 Quote
Bob229 Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Few snaps from Sat and Sun. What a superb locomotive! wow, the new development really enhances the area. Congrats to Developed to turn this area into a Sh!t pit same ol same type building. Great photos George, unfortunately I missed it 1 Quote
murrayec Posted September 9, 2019 Posted September 9, 2019 Good man George My fave is the one over the stone bridge Great to see Eoin 1 Quote
snapper Posted September 16, 2019 Author Posted September 16, 2019 Sunday 22 of September, Private Charter, Steam Loco 4 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 09.30 Dun Laoghaire 10.02 Bray 10.30 Greystones 10.39 Greystones 12.03 Bray 12.12 Dun Laoghaire 12.29 Dublin Connolly 12.53 Quote
snapper Posted September 30, 2019 Author Posted September 30, 2019 Cobh Rambler diesel special, Saturday 5th of October RPSI Cravens + 201 & 071 Loco Dublin Heuston 08.30 Inchicore 08.35 P. West & Ch. Orch. 08.37 Clondalkin Fonthill 08.39 Adamstown 08.41 Hazelhatch 08.45 Sallins 08.51 Newbridge 08.58 Kildare 09.02 Monasterevin 09.08 Portarlington 09.14 - 09.16 Portlaoise 09.27 - 09.28 Ballybrophy 09.45 - 09.49 Lisduff 10.01 Templemore 10.06 Thurles 10.12 Limerick Jctn. 10.31 10.39 Charleville 10.58 Mallow 11.12 Rathpeacon 11.28 Cork 11.39 071 Light Engine Cork 11.52 Littleisland 11.59 Glounthaune 12.01 Fota 12.04 Carrigaloe 12.07 Rushbrook 12.10 Cobh 12.14 RPSI Cravens +201 Loco Cork 12.07 Littleisland 12.14 Glounthaune 12.17 – 12.25 Fota 12.28 Carrigaloe 12.32 – 12.40 Rushbrook 12.44 Cobh 12.48 RPSI Cravens + 071 Loco Cobh 13.05 Rushbrooke 13.08½ Carrigaloe 13.11½ Fota 13.15 13.25 Glounthaune 13.29 Littleisland 13.32 13.42 Cork (Back Loop) 13.50 Rathpeacon 13.59 Mallow 14.15 14.52 Banteer 15.07 Millstreet 15.19 Rathmore 15.29 Killarney 15.49 201 Light Engine Cobh 13.40 Rushbrooke 13.43 Carrigaloe 13.46 Fota 13.49 Glounthaune 13.53 Littleisland 13.55 Cork 14.03 – 15.03 Rathpeacon 15.11 Mallow 15.28 RPSI Cravens + 071 Loco KILLARNEY 17.05 Rathmore 17.22 Millstreet 17.31 Banteer 17.41 - 17.46 Mallow 18.03 RPSI Cravens + 071 & 201 Loco Mallow 18.33 Charleville 18.49 Limerick Jctn. 19.12 Thurles 19.31 Templemore 19.37 Lisduff 19.45 - 19.52 Ballybrophy 20.07 20.08 Portlaoise 20.23 Portarlington 20.33 20.34 Monasterevin 20.40 Kildare 20.45 Newbridge 20.48 Sallins 20.55 Hazelhatch 21.02 Adamstown 21.04 Kishogue 21.06 Clondalkin Fonthill 21.07 P. West & Ch. Orch. 21.09 Inchicore 21.11 DUBLIN Heuston 21.20 1 Quote
Georgeconna Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 Looks to be a cracking day chasing trains later today. Unfortunately I won't be able to see this due to being sliced open a couple of weeks back and on the road to recovery. Looking forward to seeing some photos 1 2 Quote
Broithe Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 I caught it at Ballybrophy. I was slightly late and it was slightly early, so I didn't quite manage the 'distant approach shot'. 5 Quote
Broithe Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 2810 was looking slightly lonely... Some athleticism was displayed by the returning enthusiasts. As I passed the bridge, some effort was made by the Onboard Hospitality Staff to get me to board the train. Nowhere near as much effort as the loco crew put into trying to attract these three, though... And then they were off. With a cheery wave. And then they were gone. Edited October 5, 2019 by Broithe 8 1 Quote
Bob229 Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 Arriving in Cork on a very wet day a welcome sight 13 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Looks to be a cracking day chasing trains later today. Unfortunately I won't be able to see this due to being sliced open a couple of weeks back and on the road to recovery. Looking forward to seeing some photos Get well soon 4 1 Quote
JasonB Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 078 & 232 Dublin Heuston 232 at a rather wet Cork 078 now at a much brighter Killarney 078 & 232 back at Heuston Edited October 6, 2019 by JasonB 7 Quote
hurricanemk1c Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 Ah I saw someone taking a photo of the Not to Be Moved Board in Killarney! I can see my tag there! 1 Quote
snapper Posted November 16, 2019 Author Posted November 16, 2019 Dublin Based Santa trains 2019 Saturday 30th November Train 1 Steam loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.05 Clonsilla 10.31 Maynooth 10.48 – 11.20 Clonsilla 11.36 Dublin Connolly 11.59 Train 2 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 13.22 Clonsilla 13.48 Maynooth 14.05 – 14.25 Clonsilla 14.41 Dublin Connolly 15.04 Train 3 IE Diesel + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 16.12 Clonsilla 16.33 Maynooth 16.50 – 17.13 Clonsilla 17.28 Dublin Connolly 17.53 Sunday 1st December Train 4 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.35 Clonsilla 11.01 Maynooth 11.19 – 11.50 Clonsilla 12.06 Dublin Connolly 12.33 Train 5 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 14.05 Clonsilla 14.31 Maynooth 14.48 – 15.18 Clonsilla 15.34 Dublin Connolly 16.04 Saturday 7th December Train 6 Steam loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.05 Clonsilla 10.31 Maynooth 10.48 – 11.20 Clonsilla 11.36 Dublin Connolly 11.59 Train 7 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 13.22 Clonsilla 13.48 Maynooth 14.05 – 14.25 Clonsilla 14.41 Dublin Connolly 15.04 Train 8 IE Diesel + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 16.12 Clonsilla 16.33 Maynooth 16.50 – 17.13 Clonsilla 17.28 Dublin Connolly 17.53 Sunday 8th December Train 9 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.35 Clonsilla 11.01 Maynooth 11.19 – 11.50 Clonsilla 12.06 Dublin Connolly 12.33 Train 10 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 14.05 Clonsilla 14.31 Maynooth 14.48 – 15.18 Clonsilla 15.34 Dublin Connolly 16.04 Train 11 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 16.58 Clonsilla 17.21 Maynooth 17.38 – 18.20 Clonsilla 18.36 Dublin Connolly 19.04 Saturday 14th December Train 12 Steam loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.05 Clonsilla 10.31 Maynooth 10.48 – 11.20 Clonsilla 11.36 Dublin Connolly 11.59 Train 13 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 13.22 Clonsilla 13.48 Maynooth 14.05 – 14.25 Clonsilla 14.41 Dublin Connolly 15.04 Train 14 IE Diesel + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 16.12 Clonsilla 16.33 Maynooth 16.50 – 17.13 Clonsilla 17.28 Dublin Connolly 17.53 Sunday 15th December Train 15 Steam loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 10.35 Clonsilla 11.01 Maynooth 11.19 – 11.50 Clonsilla 12.06 Dublin Connolly 12.33 Train 16 Steam Loco 85 + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 14.05 Clonsilla 14.31 Maynooth 14.48 – 15.18 Clonsilla 15.34 Dublin Connolly 16.04 Train 17 IE diesel + RPSI Cravens Dublin Connolly 16.58 Clonsilla 17.21 Maynooth 17.38 – 18.20 Clonsilla 18.36 Dublin Connolly 19.04 1 Quote
snapper Posted March 18, 2020 Author Posted March 18, 2020 Quote Chairman's Message In view of the current concern about the spread of Coronavirus and the directions given both by the UK and Irish Governments, the RPSI has taken a decision to cancel all its trains and events and to close the Whitehead Railway Museum and its Edwardian Tearoom to visitors until further notice. We trust that you will understand this decision and continue to support the Society in the meantime as we, like other charities and businesses, will find this a very challenging time. For those who have booked on the cancelled Dublin trips, refunds will be issued from Eventbrite over the next few days. Those who have booked for the Lough Foyle Railtour will receive a communication shortly. The Chairman and Board are mindful of the pressure that this situation places on all our staff and active volunteers and the management and staff of our partners in Translink and Iarnród Éireann and ask that they be given every encouragement and support as they struggle to cope with an unprecedented crisis. John McKegney Chairman RPS Quote
JasonB Posted April 3, 2022 Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) Great to have the RPSI diesel outing back, with the East to West railtour yesterday. The day started with 071 on duty arriving into Connolly hauling the Cravens. 081 took over from here, as we headed to Dundalk. It was then back to Connolly, where 071 resumed duties for the trip West to Galway. And finally, back to Dublin. As always, a fantastic day out. Edited April 3, 2022 by JasonB 5 Quote
Bob229 Posted April 3, 2022 Posted April 3, 2022 Great to see the RPSI tours back and thanks for the photos Jason, always good to see the 071 locos 2 Quote
ttc0169 Posted April 3, 2022 Posted April 3, 2022 Great to see so many familiar faces in what was a fantastic day out… A selection of my photos from the day Photo 1-06:30 at Inchicore to prepare the train for service. Photo 2-081 at Drogheda Photo 3-returning from Dundalk just coming off the Boyne viaduct Photo 4-rounding the curve into Drogheda Photo 5-driver change at Heuston platform 10, Photo 6-Portarlington,waiting for the road West Photo 7- arrival in Galway Photo 8-arrival back at Connolly station. 6 1 Quote
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