Broithe Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 This looks to have had the potential to turn into something rather more exciting very quickly - but they seem to have got away with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Broithe said: This looks to have had the potential to turn into something rather more exciting very quickly - but they seem to have got away with it. "Installation of a locomotive"? Looks like recovery of a wreck! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishswissernie Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 They did get away with it! The loco was converted to an Ae8/8 in 1965 by removing the cab at one end and permanently coupling it to similarly converted sister 254 and then re-numbering the rebuild 274. The line it 'fell off' is now double tracked although most traffic now travels via a long new tunnel avoiding the steep gradients up to the original Lotschberg Tunnel. The recovery location is near Brig at the base of the climb with the SBB main line in the valley below next to the Oil Transfer sidings with the metre gauge BVZ route to Zermatt. All these lines are still in use today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Irishswissernie said: They did get away with it! The loco was converted to an Ae8/8 in 1965 by removing the cab at one end and permanently coupling it to similarly converted sister 254 and then re-numbering the rebuild 274. The line it 'fell off' is now double tracked although most traffic now travels via a long new tunnel avoiding the steep gradients up to the original Lotschberg Tunnel. The recovery location is near Brig at the base of the climb with the SBB main line in the valley below next to the Oil Transfer sidings with the metre gauge BVZ route to Zermatt. All these lines are still in use today. I knew that all I had to do was set up the trap and wait for it to be sprung... Slightly disappointed, though, not to have had names and addresses for all the personnel involved. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spudfan Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 One of the many unsung heroes of the system. Out in all weathers and all hours. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 The first dusting of snow this morning. Not much but usually a precursor of more to follow. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 29 minutes ago, spudfan said: The first dusting of snow this morning. Not much but usually a precursor of more to follow. Where is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: Where is that? Sliabh Sneacht, Inishowen..? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Yes Broithe, you are correct. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Snail Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Slieve Snacht is living up to its name today so Nice view you have there Spudfan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) Yes I agree! If you look at pages 11 and 13 of this thread you will see a few more photos taken during a walk on Sliabh Sneacht with a decent covering of snow. The two on page 11 are from December 14 last year and the two on page 13 are from March 10 this year. Edited November 29, 2023 by spudfan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Snail Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Very nice pictures, and a timely reminder that the cold weather isn't all bad ... but come here, given your location did you ever think of changing your name from spudfan to Fear Sneachta?!! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Nah...too much paperwork involved..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 Scotrail. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7295562400467565 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Superb signage! Equivalents for Ireland: STAY OUT Scumbags Shooting Up Room STAY OUT Very Smelly Room - You're on an ICR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Winter blues. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 11 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Winter blues. How do you cope? It must be tough facing this in December 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Winter blues. Not the right shade of blue, and the lining isn't quite right.................................. nicely weathered, though........ Edited December 2, 2023 by jhb171achill 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 46 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: Not the right shade of blue, and the lining isn't quite right.................................. nicely weathered, though........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 I hope that rope has the CE certification mark. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) El Hierro (a bit feint in the photos), La Gomera and La Palma, from left to right. When all three are visible from this low (I'm probably only 200m or 250m above sea level) we're in for some bad weather! Edited December 5, 2023 by DJ Dangerous Added second photo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 12:01 PM, spudfan said: I hope that rope has the CE certification mark. Alternatively, another example of modern slavery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 13 hours ago, Horsetan said: Alternatively, another example of modern slavery. Good point. Probably "Do it, or walk". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 For those modelling the US scene. https://www.syracuse.com/state/2023/12/bull-on-tracks-disrupts-trains-between-newark-and-new-york.html?utm_campaign=syracusedotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3hxa-Ye-PNuXSAgUSGy71okFjUORHy8SGbyj9S83QX2_NL-NVLSnPIQOA Newark Penn Station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishswissernie Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 CAPTIONS invited for this one! The delightfully named Sins station in Switzerland back in May 1988, I don't know how I missed the possible 'interpretations' here when I took it, probably because I was far more interested in 10970. The loco and the old (possibly just exhausted) chap are probably no longer with us but the lady could well be so I have obscured her face. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) On 17/12/2023 at 9:33 AM, Broithe said: For those modelling the US scene. https://www.syracuse.com/state/2023/12/bull-on-tracks-disrupts-trains-between-newark-and-new-york.html?utm_campaign=syracusedotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3hxa-Ye-PNuXSAgUSGy71okFjUORHy8SGbyj9S83QX2_NL-NVLSnPIQOA Newark Penn Station. He (the bull)is supposed to have escaped from a slaughter house, done well if he has been adopted by an animal sanctuary. Edited December 21, 2023 by Mayner 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, Irishswissernie said: CAPTIONS invited for this one! The delightfully named Sins station in Switzerland back in May 1988, I don't know how I missed the possible 'interpretations' here when I took it, probably because I was far more interested in 10970. The loco and the old (possibly just exhausted) chap are probably no longer with us but the lady could well be so I have obscured her face. "so I have obscured her face" Wondering Why you did this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Irishswissernie said: CAPTIONS invited for this one! The delightfully named Sins station in Switzerland back in May 1988, I don't know how I missed the possible 'interpretations' here when I took it, probably because I was far more interested in 10970. The loco and the old (possibly just exhausted) chap are probably no longer with us but the lady could well be so I have obscured her face. Sins of the Past... 18 minutes ago, Georgeconna said: "so I have obscured her face" Wondering Why you did this? And... Sins of the past! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishswissernie Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: "so I have obscured her face" Wondering Why you did this? No reason really! I definitely didn't get off (that includes the train I was on!) Edited December 21, 2023 by Irishswissernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironroad Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Mayner said: He (the bull)is supposed to have escaped from a slaughter house, done well if he has been adopted by an animal sanctuary. It seems so, "Ricardo" the bull recovering at animal sanctuary after ... CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com › ... › Local News 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Bless 'im Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) New iPhone 14 mandated in work so have been getting used to it the past week. Overall feel so far is that it's a far lesser 'phone than the BlackBerry, kind of like driving an automatic instead of a manual, but the camera and screen resolution do stand out. Sunrise picture and evening rain picture from yesterday, taken using the new iPhone. Edited December 23, 2023 by DJ Dangerous 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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