Passenger, Bell & timber workings in Sth Kilkenny (June - October 1996)
Irish Rail's General Motors built 121, 141, 071 & 201 class locos hauling freight and BREL Mark 2, Mark 3 & Mark 3 Push/Pull stock on Dublin Heuston - Waterford - Dublin Heuston passenger services in the Thomastown & Bennettsbridge areas of Co. Kilkenny between June & October of 1996. 2600 class DMUs in the short lived 'Arrow' livery are also featured.
A re-upload of previous clips in higher quality.
1: Mk3 Push/Pull set 6101 with 207 "River Boyne" propelling on a Waterford bound service @ Thomastown Station
2: 217 "River Flesk" & Mk3 stock on a Waterford bound service @ Thomastown Viaduct (0:59)
3: 122 & 133 on a northbound empty timber south of Killarney Bridge (1:37)
4: 201 class & Mk3 stock on a Waterford bound service south of Killarney Bridge (2:15)
5: 4 piece 2600 class DMU on a Dublin bound service south of Killarney Bridge (2:39)
6: 153 & Mk2 stock on a Dublin bound service crossing with 213 "River Moy" & Mk3 stock on a Waterford bound service @ Thomastown Station (3:00)
7: 234 "River Aherlow" & Cravens stock on a Dublin bound service @ Thomastown Station (6:51)
8: 201 class & Mk3 stock on a Waterford bound service @ Kilbline Crossing (8:18)
9: 087 on a North Wall - Waterford Bell liner @ Kilbline Crossing (8:49)
10: 4 piece 2600 DMU on a Waterford bound service @ Kilbline Crossing (9:25)
11: 201 class & Mk2 stock on a Dublin bound service @ Kilbline Crossing(9:50)
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Since I was a kid, I've loved the Irish railways so much!! I've certainly favoured the 121 class locomotive. I was born in 1959 and so I observed these trains from a young age. I was also a keen train spotter from the age of 6/7. I love 💓 ❤ to look back on those times!! x
Superb stuff dan that joined track is sadly missed
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe, just not the same anymore without it.
Always happy to get my fix of classic Irish Rail traction. Great video.
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Tim, thanks as always.
That line did have lots of variaty im
Nice to see you back uploading!
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Mainly old footage I'm restoring Ronan, won't be any new stuff for the time being, interest well and truly lost in the scene unfortunately. Hope you're well.
Nice sound from the solo 141 class there. I'm guessing it must have been a last minute stand in? Though it did only have five coaches. And a 201 on Cravens stock seems a little incongruous as well
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine it was, never saw a single baby on a passenger service before. 5 practically empty coaches and it seemed to struggle. Yeah the 201s made light work of Cravens, could haul 15+ coaches without breaking sweat.
Lovely work Danno
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ste, appreciated.
I like this one
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom 👍
What is purpose of the ring he hands the driver?
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
The ring has a staff (or token) attached that grants the train access to the next block section of line. The token is used as a key to unlock the lever frame in the signal cabin. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Token_(railway_signalling)
@oscarosullivan4513
Жыл бұрын
@@TheIrishMainline Is it still used in parts
Excellent shots Danny. Were these originally on video tape ?, great quality !
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, yeah they're off old 8mm video cassettes. Had to do a lot of restoration and cleanup work to make them look this good!
Excellent Scenes from the Good Years Danny!😃.Was it rare for a 141/181 Class Locomotive to work Passenger and Freight Train Services on there own?.I've seen them a lot working two together on other people's KZread Channels.
@TheIrishMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan, was rare to see them single on freight but even rarer on passengers. This is the only time I spotted one in single on a service and even with only 5 coaches it struggled.
@oscarosullivan4513
Жыл бұрын
@@TheIrishMainline The old station in Kilkenny city is derelict a bell container can be spotted on the road from Waterford to Wexford and why were the Cement trains stopped.