The Wanderers Irish Rail Photos http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/ 12 rows en-gb 60 The Wanderings of the Week: 02nd to the 08th November 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1776533.html 074 shunting at Portlaoise PWD Depot. 080 brings the LWR train from North Wall to Limerick. 22018 at Connolly. Night time at Portarlington. Several photos between Hazelhatch and Clondalkin showing trains operating over the new up line. Wednesday 4 November 2009: 074 shunting at Portlaoise PWD Depot. 080 brings the LWR train from North Wall to Limerick. 22018 at Connolly. Night time at Portarlington. Several photos between Hazelhatch and Clondalkin showing trains operating over the new up line.

074 at Portlaoise Per-Way Depot. Tues 03.11.09 074 shunts per-way wagons at Portlaoise Per-Way Depot. Tues 03.11.09 074 Rainbow at Portlaoise. Tues 03.11.09 080 brought the LWR train from North Wall to Limerick Wagon Works on Tuesday 3rd November. It followed behind the 1400 Heuston - Cork and is seen at Clonkeen, south of Portlaoise. Tues 03.11.09 22018 and sister unit 22021 at Connolly station. They would later form the 1905 service to Dromod. Tues 03.11.09 22006 + 22004 stand at Portarlington with the 1750 Heuston - Galway. Thurs 05.11.09 The 1630 Cork - Heuston passes Portarlington. Fri 06.11.09 A few minutes later the 1750 Heuston - Galway worked by 22032 comes to a stand at Portarlington. Fri 06.11.09 29005 arrives at Hazelhatch with the 1110 Kildare - Heuston. Sun 07.11.09 29005 at Hazelhatch platform 5. Sun 07.11.09 29005 leaves Hazelhatch with the 1110 Kildare - Heuston. Sun 07.11.09 22040 passes Hazelhatch with the 0925 Waterford - Heuston. Sun 07.11.09 22040 heads along the new up fast line to Dublin at Hazelhatch. Sun 07.11.09 230 passes Adamstown with the 1200 Heuston - Cork. Sun 07.11.09 29005 passes Clondalkin with the 1220 Heuston - Kildare. Sun 07.11.09 22039 passes Clondalkin with the 1035 Limerick - Heuston.In the foreground is the former entrance to closed station at Clondalkin replaced by Clondalkin & Fonthill which is beyond the bridge in the distance. Sun 07.11.09 217 passes Clondalkin with the 1300 Heuston - Cork. Sun 07.11.09 22043 at Clondalkin with the 1305 Heuston - Westport. Sun 07.11.09 4002 leads the 1030 Cork - Heuston past Clondalkin. Sun 07.11.09 221 brings up the rear of the 1030 from Cork. Sun 07.11.09 29005 passes Stacummy with the 1320 Kildare - Heuston. Sun 07.11.09 29005 passes Stacummy with the 1320 Kildare - Heuston. Sun 07.11.09 22039 heads back out of Dublin with the 1345 Heuston - Galway. Sun 07.11.09 221 heads past Hazelhatch with the 1400 Heuston - Cork. Sun 07.11.09

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]]> Wed Nov 4 2009 The Replacement of Drumsna Railway Bridge and Dromod Station http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1774899.html On Saturday the 31st October I took to the River Shannon to view the bridge replacement at Drumsna on the Dublin - Sligo line, plus a visit to Dromod to view the Cavan and Leitrim Railway. Saturday 31 October 2009: On Saturday the 31st October I took to the River Shannon to view the bridge replacement at Drumsna on the Dublin - Sligo line, plus a visit to Dromod to view the Cavan and Leitrim Railway.

The Liebherr Crane can be seen for miles around the local area. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 3 of the Warren Truss Spans had been lifted into position by midday on Saturday. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The crane starts to lift the 4th and last Span. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 An overview of the worksite area. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The crane swings the span around into position. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Easy does it. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Dumping Ballast from an road rail machine. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 River Shannon. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The Public Viewing Gallery had a steady stream of people coming to view the ongoing work. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Engineers check the span is sitting properly on the bridge pier. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 When a span needed to be swung onto the bridge the navigation was closed with these stop boards. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The span now in position the cranes job is finished. All four spans were lifted into position over a 22 hour period. Progress was slow during the early part of the week due to poor weather conditions. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The Liebherr Crane which is operated by Mammoet. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Liebherr Crane. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The old bridge is dumped on the river bank. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The old bridge is dumped on the river bank. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 Albert Lock at the entrance to Jamestown Canal. Drumsna Bridge. Sat 31.10.09 The closed station at Drumsna is now in private hands. Note the signal cabin which has been converted into a house. Sat 31.10.09 The Cavan and Leitrim Railway at Dromod. Sat 31.10.09 The Cavan and Leitrim Railway at Dromod. Note the cab of 133 in the front of the shed. Sat 31.10.09 The Cavan and Leitrim Railway at Dromod. Sat 31.10.09 The Cavan and Leitrim Railway at Dromod. Sat 31.10.09 22013 at Dromod with the 1305 from Connolly. Bus Transfers are in operation from Dromod to Sligo due to the bridge replacement. Sat 31.10.09 A Tamper works on the line north of Dromod. Sat 31.10.09 22013 at Dromod. Sat 31.10.09

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 The Wanderings of the Week: 26th October to the 1st of November 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1772978.html A couple of photos from Kilbride Bridge this morning including 22001+22017+22027 on the 0945 Laois Traincare - Heuston. Monday 26 October 2009: A couple of photos from Kilbride Bridge this morning including 22001+22017+22027 on the 0945 Laois Traincare - Heuston.

22007 leads 22002 at Kilbride with the 0925 Heuston - Limerick. Mon 26.10.09 22036 ambles past Kilbride Bridge with the 0715 Tralee - Heuston. Mon 26.10.09 The 0945 Laois Traincare - Heuston was formed of 3X3 ICR this morning with units 22001+22017+22027 passing Kilbride Bridge between Portlaoise & Portarlington. Mon 26.10.09

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]]> Mon Oct 26 2009 The Wanderings of the Week: 19th to the 25th October 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1771812.html After New York and London it's time for some Irish Rail Images after a three week break. Wednesday saw the new IE MPV No. 790 peeking out from behind a building in Portlaoise Per-Way Yard. Thursday and Friday was spent photographing the IWT and DFDS Liners plus the usual diet of MKIV's and 22000 DMU's. Locations visited include: Stacummy Bridge, Cabra North Wall Cloney Kildare Monastervin Portarlington Cloncoher Geashill Portlaoise A few photos from Saturday and Sunday shows 4004, 4006 and 208. Sunday 25 October 2009: After New York and London it's time for some Irish Rail Images after a three week break. Wednesday saw the new IE MPV No. 790 peeking out from behind a building in Portlaoise Per-Way Yard. Thursday and Friday was spent photographing the IWT and DFDS Liners plus the usual diet of MKIV's and 22000 DMU's. Locations visited include: Stacummy Bridge, Cabra North Wall Cloney Kildare Monastervin Portarlington Cloncoher Geashill Portlaoise A few photos from Saturday and Sunday shows 4004, 4006 and 208.

The new Iarnrod Eireann MPV built by Geismar has been given the number 790. It is seen peeking out at Portlaoise Per-Way yard. Wed 21.10.09 22041 passes Stacummy Bridge with the 1200 Heuston - Cork. Thurs 22.10.09 29013 passes Stacummy Bridge in charge of the 1205 Heuston - Kildare. Thurs 22.10.09 The 0930 Cork - Heuston with MKIV set 4004 passes Stacummy. Thurs 22.10.09 220 at the rear of the 0930 Cork - Heuston. Thurs 22.10.09 22042 rolls past Stacummy with the 1240 Heuston - Westport. Thurs 22.10.09 29010 at Stacummy with the 1226 Newbridge - Heuston. Thurs 22.10.09 071 is seen passing the closed Cement Terminal at Cabra in West Dublin with the 1020 Ballina - North Wall IWT Liner. 071 had only taken over a few miles earlier at Inchicore replacing 076 which had worked the train from Ballina. Thurs 22.10.09 A view of North Wall Yard with the IWT Liner and stored MKIII coaches. Thurs 22.10.09 082 at Cloney with the 0755 Waterford - Ballina DFDS Liner. Fri 23.10.09 082 runs around its liner train at Kildare. Fri 23.10.09 082 backs onto the liner at Kildare with a 29000 DMU in the up platform after terminating with a service from Dublin. In the distance 22046 can be seen. This was working the 1025 Connolly - Laois Traincare. Fri 23.10.09 082 crosses the Barrow Bridge at Monastervin with the 0755 Waterford - Ballina DFDS Liner. Fri 23.10.09 082 at Portarlington, 0755 Waterford - Ballina DFDS Liner. Fri 23.10.09 22031 at Portarlington with the 1015 Heuston - Laois Traincare. Fri 23.10.09 4004 at Portarlington with the 0930 Cork - Heuston. Fri 23.10.09 22029 + 22020 passes Cloncoher with the 1110 Heuston - Galway. Fri 23.10.09 22035 at Cloncoher with the 1050 Galway - Heuston. Fri 23.10.09 071 passes Geashill with the 1055 North Wall - Ballina IWT Liner. Fri 23.10.09 A view of Portlaoise Per-Way Yard with 080, MPV 790 and 074 all on view. Fri 23.10.09 Weary Commuters leave 29013 at Newbridge with the 1850 from Heuston. Fri 23.10.09 The 1030 Cork - Heuston led by 4006 passes signal PN247 at Portarlington. Sat 24.10.09 4004 stands in Heuston Platform 2 after arriving with the 1330 Cork - Heuston. Sat 24.10.09 (8)208 passes Carn Bridge with the 1500 Heuston - Cork. Sun 25.10.09

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 The Southern Electric Group: Sandilands Spider Tramtour http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1770443.html The Southern Electric Group's Sandilands Spider Tram tour. Route of the tour was East Croydon - Beckenham Jct (reverse) - Woodside Crossover (reverse) - Elmers End (Reverse) - Sandilands Crossover (reverse) - New Addington (reverse) - East Croydon - Therapia Lane Depot (Depot Tour) - Wimbledon (reverse) - West Croydon - Lloyd Park Crossover (reverse) - East Croydon. Thanks to the Southern Electric Group and Tramlink driver and supervisor for running an excellent and unusual tour. Monday 19 October 2009: The Southern Electric Group's Sandilands Spider Tram tour. Route of the tour was East Croydon - Beckenham Jct (reverse) - Woodside Crossover (reverse) - Elmers End (Reverse) - Sandilands Crossover (reverse) - New Addington (reverse) - East Croydon - Therapia Lane Depot (Depot Tour) - Wimbledon (reverse) - West Croydon - Lloyd Park Crossover (reverse) - East Croydon. Thanks to the Southern Electric Group and Tramlink driver and supervisor for running an excellent and unusual tour.

Tram 2532 is captured running empty from Therapia Lane Depot to East Croydon for the tramtour. Sun 18.10.09 2532 and 2535 at East Croydon. Sun 18.10.09 The tour at Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09 The cramped approach to Beckenham Jct. Sun 18.10.09 Elmers End station where the tram lines uses the former Addlestone Bay. Sun 18.10.09 A NR MPV runs through Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09 2532 at Elmers End before heading for New Addington. Sun 18.10.09 2551 arrives with a service tram from Croydon after been given special permission to enter the single line section occupied by the tour. Sun 18.10.09 2551 at Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09 2551 & 2532 Elmers End. Sun 18.10.09 New Addington. Sun 18.10.09 The line is single so it can be squeezed btween the road and health centre at New Addington. 2550 arrives from Wimbledon. Sun 18.10.09 2550 and 2532 at New Addington. Sun 18.10.09 As part of the tour a visit to the depot was included. 2532 sits outside the main shed. Sun 18.10.09 The Wash Road at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09 Note the destination display. One of the long mooted extensions to the tram system. Sun 18.10.09 The main depot is a two road shed capable of holding four trams. 2534 and 2538 are seen inside the shed. 2534 is currently out of service following an accident between a car and a bus in which one bus passenger was sadly killed. The tram required a visit to Crewe Works for repairs. It was allegedly also in a collision with a class 66 during its stay at Crewe! Sun 18.10.09 The main shed at Therapia Lane Depot. Sun 18.10.09 Overhead Line warning system to show if the current is live. Sun 18.10.09 2534 is being refurbished before a return to traffic, the last tram to be done. Sun 18.10.09 The bogie overhaul area with a trailer bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09 The bogie overhaul area with a motor bogie on display. Sun 18.10.09 Access to the bogie workshop area is via a turntable. Sun 18.10.09 Trailer Bogie undergoing overhaul. Sun 18.10.09 The control room at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09 The control room at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09 Stabling roads at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09 The track in the depot uses Bullhead Rail on wooden Sleepers recovered from the Wimbledon line. Sun 18.10.09 The Tramlink Network. Sun 18.10.09 Passing through the Depot Wash. Sun 18.10.09 This works train was purchased from DB a couple of years ago. Sadly it isn't suitable for onstreet running and is rarely used. Sun 18.10.09 Trams at Therapia Lane. Sun 18.10.09 Dundonald Road near Wimbledon where the tour stopped for a few minutes waiting for a path into the single platform at Wimbledon. Sun 18.10.09 End of the tour at East Croydon. Sun 18.10.09

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 London 17th & 18th October 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1770438.html A weekend visit to London for the Southern Electric Group's Sandilands Spider Tram tour. - London Underground on the Central and Northern Lines. - Gatex Class 460's at Gatwick Airport. - VSOE at Victoria. - North London Line Trip from Stratford to Richmond. - Croydon Tramlink. Monday 19 October 2009: A weekend visit to London for the Southern Electric Group's Sandilands Spider Tram tour. - London Underground on the Central and Northern Lines. - Gatex Class 460's at Gatwick Airport. - VSOE at Victoria. - North London Line Trip from Stratford to Richmond. - Croydon Tramlink.

460003 arrives at Gatwick Airport with the 1200 from Victoria. Sat 17.10.09 460003 & 460002 at Gatwick Airport. Sat 17.10.09 Passengers disembark at Bethnal Green. Sat 17.10.09 91099 arrives at Stratford with an eastbound service. Sat 17.10.09 313115 at the new North London line platforms at Stratford with the 1652 Stratford - Richmond. Sat 17.10.09 313115 takes on a good load at Highbury and Islington. Sat 17.10.09 378010 passes the ongoing construction work in renewing the AC lines near Highbury and Islington. Sat 17.10.09 The 1707 from Stratford to Richmond at Highbury and Islington with 313122. Sat 17.10.09 378008 passes Camden Road Signalbox with a Richmond - Stratford service. Sat 17.10.09 378008 at Camden Road. Sat 17.10.09 378016 at Gunnersbury on a NLL service to Richmond. Sat 17.10.09 313115 at Gunnersbury on a NLL service to Stratford. Sat 17.10.09 The interior of a 378. Note all seats are sideways and the wide gangways. Sat 17.10.09 Class 455 No. 5860 arrives at Richmond with the 1803 Waterloo - Waterloo via Richmond and Kingston. Sat 17.10.09 A birds eye view of Wellesley Road as a Croydon Tram heads to East Croydon. Sat 17.10.09 377165 at East Croydon with a London Victoria service. Sat 17.10.09 Signals and Lights at Clapham Jct. Sat 17.10.09 5810 at East Croydon after arriving with the 0042 Victoria - East Croydon local all stations. This train was well loaded leaving London. Sun 18.10.09 2535 at Wellesley Road with an Elmers End service. Sun 18.10.09 2550 runs down Church Street with a service for Wimbledon. Sun 18.10.09 Morden Road Tramstop. This used to be a former BR station and closed in 1997 when the Wimbledon - West Croydon line closed for conversion to Tramlink. Sun 18.10.09 2531 at Morden Road. Sun 18.10.09 Morden Station as a 95 tube stock train leaves the station and is about to enter the Tunnel. Sun 18.10.09 A service arrives at Morden from the north. Sun 18.10.09 The imposing Station at Morden. Sun 18.10.09 South Wimbledon Station. Sun 18.10.09 South Wimbledon Underground Station on the Morden Branch of the Northern Line as a 95 tube stock arrives with a service to Mill Hill East via Bank. Sun 18.10.09 A deserted platform at Colliers Wood. Sun 18.10.09 A northbound Northern Line service to Mill Hill East at Colliers Wood. Sun 18.10.09 Tooting Broadway. Sun 18.10.09 Royal 67, 67006 on the VSOE at Victoria. Sun 18.10.09 67024 on the VSOE at Victoria after working the Orient Express from Folkestone. Sun 18.10.09 465014 at London Victoria. Sun 18.10.09 Pullman Carriage at Victoria. Sun 18.10.09 Pullman Carriage at Victoria. Sun 18.10.09 375821 at London Victoria. Sun 18.10.09

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 USA: New York and Philadelphia http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1765899.html Photos from a trip to the U.S.A. cities of New York & Philadelphia. For more information on the High Line Project in Manhattan please visit the official website at www.thehighline.org For information on the New York Subway system I suggest logging onto www.nycsubway.org The Fitzpatrick's Grand Central Hotel is located at 141 East 44th Street at Lexington Avenue. Wednesday 14 October 2009: Photos from a trip to the U.S.A. cities of New York & Philadelphia. For more information on the High Line Project in Manhattan please visit the official website at www.thehighline.org For information on the New York Subway system I suggest logging onto www.nycsubway.org The Fitzpatrick's Grand Central Hotel is located at 141 East 44th Street at Lexington Avenue.

106 leads another car on the JFK Airtrain service. Mon 05.10.09 112 leads another car on the JFK Airtrain service. Mon 05.10.09 A Long Island Railroad M7 Class No, 7645 at Jamaica. Mon 05.10.09 M3 9886 at Jamaica. Mon 05.10.09 Push / Pull driving car 5011 arrives at Jamaica on an empty stock working. Mon 05.10.09 DE30AC No. 412 built by GM is at Jamaica on the rear of a Push / Pull train. Mon 05.10.09 HHP-8 No. 659 is seen at New York Penn Station. Tues 06.10.09 Long Island Railroad M7 car at Penn Station with a service to Ronkonkoma. Tues 06.10.09 LIRR M7 7204 brings up the rear of a 12 car train at Penn Station, New York. Tues 06.10.09 A PATH train at the 33rd Street terminal in New York. PATH runs from Manhattan to New Jersey. Tues 06.10.09 PA1 106 & PA4 871 make up a PATH train at the 33rd Street station. Tues 06.10.09 Interior of PATH train No, 106. These cars were built by St. Louis Car Company in 1965. Tues 06.10.09 9th Street station on the PATH Network as PA3 car 742 with a service to New Jersey. Tues 06.10.09 Arriving at 23rd street on the PATH. Tues 06.10.09 AEM-7AC at Philadelphia 30th Street with Amtrak 185 service from New York to Washington DC. Wed 07.10.09 Philadelphia's 30th Station. Wed 07.10.09 Philadelphia's 30th Station. Wed 07.10.09 Philadelaphia subway uses a fleet of M4 cars built by ADtrainz. Car 1175 is seen at 30th street station. Wed 07.10.09 Philadelphia's Museum of Art. Also famous for..... ....that scene in the Rocky Film. Wed 07.10.09 Philadelphia Skyline. Wed 07.10.09 An Bristol VR bus in Philadelphai! Wed 07.10.09 1076 at City Hall. Wed 07.10.09 AEM-7AC 920 pushed Amtrak 651 from Philadelphia to New York led by car 9651. These push / pull driving cars were converted from the Metroliner EMU. Wed 07.10.09 An R62A set 1846 + 1847 + 1848 + 1849 + 1850 at 125th street on the 1 service. Thurs 08.10.09 A R62A set on the 1 service emerges from the tunnels onto the elevated section between 123rd and 135th street. Thurs 08.10.09 An R62A set of cars 2266 + 2265 + 2264 + 2263 + 2262 + 2261 + 2421 + 2422 + 2423 + 2424 + 2425 at 125th street station on a service to South Ferry. Thurs 08.10.09 125th Street. Thurs 08.10.09 Intercar barriers on a R62A. Thurs 08.10.09 2251 + 2252 + 2253 + 2254 + 2255 lead a 10 car train into 125th street station on a service to South Ferry. Thurs 08.10.09 1 train to 242 street dives back into the tunnel at 135 street. Thurs 08.10.09 72nd Street Station serves the 1, 2 & 3 lines. Thurs 08.10.09 A R142A train arrives at Blecker Street on a 6 service. Thurs 08.10.09 Interior of an R160A car. Thurs 08.10.09 A quiet moment at Chambers Street Station as a lone passenger waits for his train. Thurs 08.10.09 A R160A set at Chambers Street. Thurs 08.10.09 18th Avenue Station on the N Line. Thurs 08.10.09 An N line R160A train at 18th Avenue Station. Thurs 08.10.09 Coney Island Yards. Thurs 08.10.09 Stillwell Yard with a couple of R68 trains. Thurs 08.10.09 Coney Island Station with a rake of R160A stock. Thurs 08.10.09 Double Deck railways at Coney Island. The lower deck carries the F service and the upper deck carriers the Q service. Thurs 08.10.09 A R160A passes the roller coaster at Coney Island. Thurs 08.10.09 Coney Island terminal. Thurs 08.10.09 R68's leave Kings Highway bound for 145st Street in Manhattan. Thurs 08.10.09 A R68 set at Kings Highway. Thurs 08.10.09 A suprise sight was seeing a set of R32's on the B service running non-stop through Avenue M. There is only one set of R32's employed on the B line. Thurs 08.10.09 R68's on the Q train at Avenue M station. Thurs 08.10.09 Prospect Park Station. Thurs 08.10.09 Prospect Park station looking towards Parkside Avenue with 3 trains of R68's in view. Thurs 08.10.09

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]]> Wed Oct 14 2009 The Wanderings of the Week: 28th September to the 4th October 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1761867.html 076 on a per way train at Portlaoise plus a trip down to the south west of the country. Tuesday 29 September 2009: 076 on a per way train at Portlaoise plus a trip down to the south west of the country.

076 leaves Portlaoise bound for Charleville with the relaying train. Mon 28.09.09 22028 + 22014 arrive at Portlaoise with the 1525 Heuston - Limerick. Wed 30.09.09 22040 arrives at Thurles with the 1600 Heuston - Cork. Wed 30.09.09 22024 at Cork after arrival of the 1815 Midleton - Cork. Wed 30.09.09 2602 + 2601 and 2719+2722 at Cork awaiting their next duty. Wed 30.09.09 Hybrid Unit 2609 + 2716 at Mallow after working the 1830 from Cobh. Wed 30.09.09 2717 + 2718 at Mallow with the 1925 to Tralee. Wed 30.09.09 219 arrives at Mallow with the 1700 from Heuston. Wed 30.09.09 2717 + 2718 at Rathmore. Wed 30.09.09

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]]> Tue Sep 29 2009 The Wanderings of the Week: 21st to the 27th September 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1758603.html The week kicks off with a picture of the last MKIII stock passenger working, the 1345 Heuston - Cork special passing Portlaoise. On Tuesday a visit to Connolly was made to see the refurbished concourse, plus a couple of pictures from Newbridge. Tuesday 22 September 2009: The week kicks off with a picture of the last MKIII stock passenger working, the 1345 Heuston - Cork special passing Portlaoise. On Tuesday a visit to Connolly was made to see the refurbished concourse, plus a couple of pictures from Newbridge.

The last passenger working of MKIII stock was on Monday 21st September when 219 plus 7 MKIII's worked a 1345 Heuston - Cork Special. The train is seen passing Portlaoise on its way south. The coaches used on this service were 7602 7168 7407 7157 7144 7143 7115. Mon 21.09.09 224 1700 Heuston - Cork at Killenard. Mon 21.09.09 The MKIII set used on the 1345 Heuston - Cork Special returned right away to Heuston for withdrawal. The set is seen passing Killenard on its way north. Mon 21.09.09 Three car unit 22001 replaced the booked six car unit on the 1830 Heuston - Tralee on Monday 21st September 2009. The train is seen passing Portarlington. Mon 21.09.09 29013 at Newbridge before departing with the 1715 to Heuston. Tues 22.09.09 22036 passes Newbridge with the 1650 Heuston - Galway. Note the new LED signal, part of the Kildare Route Project resignalling. Tues 22.09.09 22030 + 22004 shunt to the platform at Heuston prior to forming the 1835 Heuston - Thurles. Tues 22.09.09 The Heuston Thunderbird ICR is currently 22031. It is seen stabled next to platform 1 at Heuston. Tues 22.09.09 22004 and 22028 at Heuston. Tues 22.09.09 Commuters rushing for their train at Heuston. Tues 22.09.09 The refurbished concourse at Connolly. Tues 22.09.09 These train departure screens are located at various places in the station. Tues 22.09.09 Departures Board at Connolly divided into the three brands of COMMUTER, DART & INTERCITY. Tues 22.09.09 Welcome to Connolly Station. Tues 22.09.09 29005 awaits its next duty at Connolly. Tues 22.09.09 22003 + 22013 at Connolly. Tues 22.09.09 22039 makes an additional call at Portarlington on Thursday 24th September with the 1830 Heuston - Tralee. 22031 passes Shanderry with the 1425 Westport - Heuston. Sun 27.09.09

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]]> Tue Sep 22 2009 G.A.A. All Ireland Football Final Kerry -v- Cork 20th September 2009 and MKIII swansong http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1757756.html Photos of the G.A.A. Specials from Cork and Kerry this morning at Rathpheln & Rosskelton (both between Portlaoise & Ballybrophy) are now online. A total of 12 specials, plus one service extended to Dublin operated for the All Ireland Final between Cork and Kerry. The breakdown was as follows: Four Specials from Cork. One Special from Mallow. Two Specials from Killarney. One Special from Tralee. 0715 Tralee - Mallow extended to Dublin. One Special from Limerick One Special fromWestport In the evening time an 1935 Heuston - Galway special also operated. This weekend also marks the end of MKIII operation on the I.E. network with the 3 last remaining sets to be withdrawn from service on Monday. It was good to see the fleet go out in fine style by working specials to and from Cork for the All Ireland Final in Dublin. Sunday 20 September 2009: Photos of the G.A.A. Specials from Cork and Kerry this morning at Rathpheln & Rosskelton (both between Portlaoise & Ballybrophy) are now online. A total of 12 specials, plus one service extended to Dublin operated for the All Ireland Final between Cork and Kerry. The breakdown was as follows: Four Specials from Cork. One Special from Mallow. Two Specials from Killarney. One Special from Tralee. 0715 Tralee - Mallow extended to Dublin. One Special from Limerick One Special fromWestport In the evening time an 1935 Heuston - Galway special also operated. This weekend also marks the end of MKIII operation on the I.E. network with the 3 last remaining sets to be withdrawn from service on Monday. It was good to see the fleet go out in fine style by working specials to and from Cork for the All Ireland Final in Dublin.

The last of the early morning mist burns off as 22037 passes Cuddagh with the 0700 Mallow - Heuston GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 22017 + 22028 at Cuddagh with the 0630 Killarney - Heuston GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 4002 in charge of the 0700 Cork - Heuston GAA Special at Cuddagh. 220 was on the rear. Sun 20.09.09 221 and MKIV set 4007 at Cuddagh with the 0745 Heuston - Cork empty working to balance sets for the afternoon service. Sun 20.09.09 219 at the bottom of Ballybrophy Bank with the 0730 Cork - Heuston GAA Special, 8 MKIII Citygold (7411). Sun 20.09.09 219 at Cuddagh with the 0700 Cork - Heuston GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 Cork allocated sets 22027 + 22024 pass Cuddagh with the late running 0630 Tralee - Heuston GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 22007 + 22001 at Ballybrophy Bank with the 0730 Killarney - Heuston GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 22007 + 22001 in charge of the 0730 Killarney - Heuston GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 22041 at Rosskelton with the 0715 Tralee - Mallow service which was extended to Heuston on this day. 22041 became the 1st high capacity set to visit the Kerry line when it worked the 1830 Heuston - Tralee on Saturday. Sun 20.09.09 4004 at Rosskelton with the 0830 Cork - Heuston. Sun 20.09.09 225 at the rear of the 0830 Cork - Heuston. Sun 20.09.09 Connolly Allocated sets 22014 + 22022 were transferred to Limerick on Saturday to work the 0915 Limerick - Heuston GAA Special. The pair are seen at Rosskelton. Sun 20.09.09 In glourious sunshine 207 at Rosskelton with the 0900 Cork - Heuston GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 22037 at Rosskelton with the 0945 Heuston - Limerick empty. Sun 20.09.09 A surprise was 086 going light engine from Portlaoise Per-Way Yard, possibly to Thurles. Sun 20.09.09 086 at Rosskelton. Sun 20.09.09 231 storms past Rosskelton with the 1000 Heuston - Cork. Sun 20.09.09 216 arrives at Portarlington with the 1530 Westport - Heuston, the last scheduled conventional loco hauled train on the I.E. network. Sun 20.09.09 MKIII 7115 Standard Class Interior. Sun 20.09.09 216 at Heuston after arrival of the 1530 Westport - Heuston. Sun 20.09.09 216 at Heuston. Sun 20.09.09 22026 waits to go to Laois Traincare for servicing. Sun 20.09.09 The new and the old order. 22326 and 207 at Heuston. Sun 20.09.09 22043 and MKIII Gen Van 7602 at Heuston. Sun 20.09.09 144 was the station pilot loco this evening. Another duty that comes to an end with the withdrawal of the MKIII fleet. Sun 20.09.09 207 waits departure with the 2020 Heuston - Cork GAA Special. Sun 20.09.09 207 waits departure with the 2020 Heuston - Cork GAA Special. The 2nd last MKIII departure from Heuston. The end is near. Sun 20.09.09 229 has just arrived with the 1730 Cork - Heuston as the 2nd last MKIII departure from Heuston leaves for Cork. Sun 20.09.09

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 The Wanderings of the Week: 14th to the 20th September 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1755714.html Monday: 081 on the DFDS Liner at Cush between Cherryville & Athy. Tuesday: 29008 on the 1205 Heuston - Kildare at Kildare 081 on the 1155 North Wall - Ballina International Warehousing & Transport (IWT) Liner at Kildare followed by 076 on a Inchicore - Portlaoise L.E. move. 22043 on the 1240 Heuston - Westport and finally 219 at Kilbride Bridge with the 1130 Cork - Heuston which was formed of MKIII's. Saturday 19 September 2009: Monday: 081 on the DFDS Liner at Cush between Cherryville & Athy. Tuesday: 29008 on the 1205 Heuston - Kildare at Kildare 081 on the 1155 North Wall - Ballina International Warehousing & Transport (IWT) Liner at Kildare followed by 076 on a Inchicore - Portlaoise L.E. move. 22043 on the 1240 Heuston - Westport and finally 219 at Kilbride Bridge with the 1130 Cork - Heuston which was formed of MKIII's.

081 leads the Ballina - Waterford DFDS Liner past Cush between Cherryville Jct & Athy. Mon 14.09.09 29008 at Kildare after arrival of the 1205 Heuston - Kildare. Tues 15.09.09 A few minutes later 073 passes Kildare with the 1155 North Wall - Ballina IWT Liner Train. For another view of this train go to: http://www.railsceneireland.fotopic.net/p60983672.html Tues 15.09.09 The liner passes through Kildare. Tues 15.09.09 Following the IWT Liner was 086 which was going from Inchicore to Portlaoise. Tues 15.09.09 29008 on the 1310 Kildare - Heuston plus 22043 on the 1240 Heuston - Westport. Tues 15.09.09 219 at Kilbride Bridge near Portarlington with the 1130 Cork - Heuston. Tues 15.09.09 216 at the Barony Bridge near Clara with the last loco hauled 1615 Heuston - Ballina Friday Only service. Fri 18.09.09 22037 passes non-stop through Clara with the 1650 Heuston - Galway service. Fri 18.09.09 22044 leaves Tullamore and crosses over the Grand Canal with the 1710 Heuston - Athlone. Fri 18.09.09 22031 at Tullamore with the 1745 Heuston - Westport. Fri 18.09.09 22042 passes the long closed signal box at Tullamore as it arrives with the 1750 Heuston - Galway service. Fri 18.09.09 224 at the Curragh with the 1500 Heuston - Cork. Sat 19.09.09 4003 at the rear of the 1500 Cork at the Curragh. Sat 19.09.09 219 passes the Curragh with the 1250 Killarney - Heuston Special. This train was carrying the Kerry Team to Dublin in advance of the All Ireland Final match in Dublin on Sunday. Sat 19.09.09 22038 at the Curragh with the 1505 Heuston - Waterford. Sat 19.09.09 4007 rounds the curve in the Curragh with the 1330 Cork - Heuston. Sat 19.09.09

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]]> Sat Sep 19 2009 The Wanderings of the Week: 07th to the 13th September 2009 http://thewanderersirishrailphotos.fotopic.net/c1752927.html 22044 on its first passenger trip at Portarlington on Monday. Friday: 207 1615 Heuston - Ballina. 22031 1650 Heuston - Galway 22034 1725 Heuston - Limerick 4002 1630 Cork - Heuston 22042 1745 Heuston - Westport 22044 1750 Heuston - Galway On Sunday I went to Mullingar to see the RPSI Special from Connolly to Mullingar. Also 207 at Clonygowan on the 1530 Westport - Heuston. Sunday 13 September 2009: 22044 on its first passenger trip at Portarlington on Monday. Friday: 207 1615 Heuston - Ballina. 22031 1650 Heuston - Galway 22034 1725 Heuston - Limerick 4002 1630 Cork - Heuston 22042 1745 Heuston - Westport 22044 1750 Heuston - Galway On Sunday I went to Mullingar to see the RPSI Special from Connolly to Mullingar. Also 207 at Clonygowan on the 1530 Westport - Heuston.

On its maiden passenger journey 22044 arrives at Portarlington with the 1710 Heuston - Athlone. Mon 07.09.09 On its maiden passenger journey 22044 arrives at Portarlington with the 1710 Heuston - Athlone. Mon 07.09.09 22044 at Portarlington with the 1710 Heuston - Athlone. Mon 07.09.09 207 rounds the curve at Cloncoher with the 1615 Heuston - Ballina. Fri 11.09.09 22031 at Shanderry near Portarlington with the 1650 Heuston - Galway. Fri 11.09.09 22034 at Deerpark outside Portarlington with the 1725 Heuston - Limerick. Fri 11.09.09 4007 streaks through Portarlington with the 1630 Cork - Heuston. Fri 11.09.09 22042 is seen passing the loops at Portarlington with the 1745 Heuston - Westport. Fri 11.09.09 Another view of 22042 as it passes Portarlington with the 1745 Heuston - Westport. Fri 11.09.09 22044 arrives into platform 1 at Portarlington with the 1750 Heuston - Galway. Ballast Cleaner 780 is stabled in the up side siding. Fri 11.09.09 22035 at Cloncoher with the 1050 Galway - Heuston. Sat 13.09.09 22035 at Killenard with the 1835 Heuston - Tralee. Sat 13.09.09 4003 at Killenard with the 1730 Cork - Heuston. Loco 222 was at the rear. Sat 13.09.09 Sunset over Portarlington. Sat 13.09.09 No. 186 passes Hill of Down with the 0910 Connolly - Mullingar No. 186 arrives at Mullingar with the 0910 Connolly - Mullingar No. 186 passes the former signal cabin at Mullingar. Sun 13.09.09 No. 186 at Mullingar. Sun 13.09.09 No. 186 runs around the train. Sun 13.09.09 No. 186 at Enfield after working the 1200 special from Mullingar. Due to late running of the special and the single line sections the return departure to Mullingar would be 70 minutes late leaving awaiting a path around the busy service on the Dublin - Sligo route. Sun 13.09.09 Generating Steam Van No. 3185 at Enfield. Sun 13.09.09 The RPSI carriage set at Enfield. Sun 13.09.09 22028 + 22020 at Enfield with the 1100 Sligo - Connolly. Sun 13.09.09 29011 + 29018 pass Enfield with the 1305 Connolly - Sligo. 29011 was the unit involved in the Malahide Viaduct Collapse when it was working the 1807 Balbriggan - Connolly service and crossed the viaduct just before it fully collapsed. Sun 13.09.09 No. 186 runs around the train at Enfield. Sun 13.09.09 No. 186 runs around the train at Enfield. Sun 13.09.09 No. 186 at Enfield with the 1312 Enfield - Mullingar HRA Special. Sun 13.09.09 After arrival at Mullingar 186 shunted off the train and went to the turntable to be turned before heading back to Dublin Connolly on a delayed 1540 departure. Sun 13.09.09 207 at Clonygowan between Geashill & Portarlington with the 1530 Westport - Heuston. This service resumed operating today after its summer break. Sun 13.09.09

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