Nice trip down memory lane. Point worth noting at 0:37 and 2:20 you can clearly see the driver surrenders the staff to the signalman but doesn't receive one to enter the section to Kilkenny. The reason being Thomastown - Kilkenny section was worked by track circuit block (TCB) and so a staff was not required. If a staff was required you would need three additional signal cabins; one at each of the Lavistown Junctions. The only place in Ireland that I can think of where this was the case was Bundoran Junction. Really like the video.

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Gerry. Yes you're correct it was track circuit operation to Kilkenny and probably was almost as far back as when Bennetsbridge station closed in the 60s.

You’re back, Danny! Nice to have some memories of these trains!

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah have a bit of time on my hands so putting it to good use restoring my backlog of 8mm tapes. Loads more to come.

Lovely footage. Seeing yer man smoking while working in the control car at 1:45 was gas, brings me right back to the 80s/90s when I was a kid.

Thank you from me as well. Due to covid my trip to Ireland is postponed to Hof knows when so its good to go virtual with you. Best wishes from Germany and stay safe folks!

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Martin, the situation has at least given me a chance to do these vids. Plenty more to come too.

Awesome collection of classic power. I like the signalman/stationman at 2:50 wearing the token round his neck. So glad that people went to the trouble to keep this historic footage.

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I went to the trouble of filming them. Never thought they'd be so precious in the years to come.

Some great Roots blown 567 sound from the 121 & 141, those wagons sounded reluctant to move

Great video Danny!! Good too see some content coming hope too see some more pal!

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam, bit of time on my hands now so might as well put it to good use.

Brilliant footage Dan!

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stevie

Super video. Hope you’re keeping safe and healthy.

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, like most trying to make the most of a bad situation. Hope you're good yourself.

Fantastic footage Dan

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matty, stay tuned for more.

Nice shots Danny, I'm a fan of the plug logo era!

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, yeah hard not to be.

Quality Footage from the Good Years Danny!😃.

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I've plenty more to come.

Very good video!

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks.

Trip down memory lane

Great shots Danny, it's been a while. Hope you're doing ok during this nightmare.

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob, not been active for some time tbh, been a rough year. Hope you're getting through it ok. Could you pm me your email as my previous account is now defunct and I lost yours.

@irelandbloke

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheIrishMainline Ah it's been hard going but probably no worse than most people and certainly better than some unfortunate folks. It doesn't look like it's going to end anytime soon either !

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

@@irelandbloke Unfortunately not Rob we're in for the long haul with this one if you pardon the pun.

Savage stull dan sounds like them grain wagons wanted a good kick up the rear to get moving

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, yeah that working only lasted around a year and I've never seen any other footage documenting it.

@joeykn9014

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheIrishMainline no bother dan did greed shut it down or was there just not enough crew

@TheIrishMainline

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeykn9014 Not sure but I think the grain factory in Waterford (which is currently being demolished on the docks on the site of the proposed new station) ceased operation soon after.

Freight travelling on trains is important.