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I like trains...
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Del.Monte »
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:21 pm
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26 years since I last clapped eyes on A39. Doesn't time fly when you're having fun. It was the occasion of the Irish Traction Group 001 Class...
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I think 4th class has been abolished so he'll have to get the bus. No riffraff on the trains please!
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Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:58 pm
Thuggery on the Luas Red Line - who would have thought it...
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Del.Monte »
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:48 pm
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Listening to Lavhline today and it's the same old story of thuggery and an eighty year old man being hit in the face with a phone charger on the Red...
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As regular but reluctant user of the Red Line I can confirm that it's a shit show.
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Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:23 pm
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Wed Sep 06, 2023 4:04 pm
The 'new' Connemara Railway
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Del.Monte »
Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:15 pm
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I thought that I had already posted here about this project but I can't find anything so here's some information.
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Latest news:
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Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:53 pm
Irish Traction Group
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Glaceon »
Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:49 pm
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What's the story with these guys? Always seemed to be something fishy...
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True, maybe I'm being too harsh here. Better to have them preserved for potential future restoration or use than scrapped!
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Last post by Glaceon
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:25 pm
Tara Mines closure another nail in IE's rail freight plans?
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Del.Monte »
Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:09 am
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The 'temporary' closure of the Tara mines operation at Navan kicks away another leg of CIE/IE's shaky rail freight operation. Even if the mine...
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Likes of this the government should nationalise and make semi state in vein of ESB / bord na mona
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Last post by Setanta
Wed Jun 14, 2023 11:57 am
Mayo's Velo Rail Official Opening - 9th June 2023
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Del.Monte »
Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:18 pm
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I was cynical when I first heard about this project and would still have my doubts about its viability but its good to see it reach this stage. The...
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There are a number of level crossings. Both approaches into Kiltimagh station are guarded by substantial sets of level crossing gates - so who opens...
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Last post by marhay70
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:59 am
Rail catering staggers into oblivion....
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Del.Monte »
Mon May 16, 2022 7:58 pm
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It's been on a downward trajectory for decades but since out-sourcing and the move away from real trains to ICR buses on rails,,,but if this news...
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And just when you thought Irish Rail couldn't mess things up any further we have this:
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Last post by marhay70
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:08 pm
What particular Airliner prop or jet do you despise flying in
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95438756 »
Tue May 16, 2023 12:23 pm
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For me it is the MD 80 series or Boing 717. Low ceiling and cramped feel.
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I pretty much always opt for the Airbus A320 over the Boeing 737 200/800/Max etc. There's a crucial extra bit of width to the Airbus seat and cabin...
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Last post by Cyclepath
Tue May 16, 2023 2:34 pm
The Michael Grimes Legacy
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Del.Monte »
Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:00 pm
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This video is not for the faint-hearted in the bus enthusiast community.
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Another Michael runs this place and it looks like it will soon be going the same way as the Kells Museum - skip to 2.41 for maximum enjoyment....
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Last post by Del.Monte
Mon May 01, 2023 8:40 pm
I like Lightships
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Del.Monte »
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:18 am
Just came across this piece on one of my FB groups this morning - worth a read even if you're not a Lightship fan.
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Last post by Del.Monte
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:18 am
The Dunkettle Interchange...
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quodec »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:11 pm
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.... Ireland's 'Spaghetti Junction'. A wonder of modern road technology or a horror show on a busy morning commute. It's been years since I was on...
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Having travelled through it regularly enough, it just confirms Irish Motorists can't read road signs. Especially when it comes to WHAT LANE TO BE...
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Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:07 pm
How should we develop Ireland's railways - North and South
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Crusty Burke »
Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:08 pm
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As some of you may know I am a little bit of an advocate for railway development. :lol:
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But, but what about the young wan that's depending on the greenway to boost her sales of sticky buns?
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Last post by Del.Monte
Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:22 pm
Limerick - Foynes line reopening actually happening!
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Del.Monte »
Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:52 am
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After months of speculation, cutting hedges and general farting about this project is actually happening! This from Irish Rail's website:...
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More pressure on for passenger services on the line in time for the Ryder Cup at Adare. A confusing article which jumbles up the facts unmercifully...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:00 pm
The Kittiwake Lightship saved - at last!
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Del.Monte »
Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:00 am
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481-tonne ship lifted out of Dublin port will be restored and put on public display.
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Great info thanks Del.
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Last post by KHD
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:47 am
Great Days Out on Irish Railways
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Del.Monte »
Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:51 am
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Had my big day in Court on Tuesday last and apart from the delights of experiencing Third World travel on the Luas Red Line (to and from Smithfield...
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On further research it appears that the 'burnt out restaurant' may have reopened - I didn't go round to the front of the building yesterday but it...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Fri Dec 23, 2022 11:34 am
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Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:25 pm
The Derry Road - the Railway that refuses to die?
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Del.Monte »
Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:09 pm
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Ambitious plans proposing the reopening of the old GNR 'Derry Road' from Portadown to Derry have been back in the news recently but sadly nobody in...
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This lad traces what's left so you don't have to.
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Last post by Fratello
Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:55 pm
Irish Rail - Myth and Reality
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Del.Monte »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:04 pm
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and below a recent view of a relatively ' uncrowded ' train on the Connolly/Rosslare route.
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Jesus wept I think I'll just drive up. One of the supposed advantages of rail travel is that you kick back and relax, hopefully with a beer etc. But...
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Last post by Del.Monte
Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:40 am
Cork people are slow learners...
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Del.Monte »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:24 pm
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I see the penny has finally dropped but far too late in the day and the Greens and their lycra followers must be kept happy - with the Shinners at...
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Second is Irish Rail's inability to do ANYTHING in a timely manner. A friend of mine started the recruitment process to become a train driver over 2...
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Last post by marhay70
Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:18 am
The return of the 'Quiet' carriage on the Dublin/Cork train
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Del.Monte »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:56 am
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Got to laugh at this announcement when considered against this:
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So glad IE continue their obsession with slapping Irish on everything - I should imagine that there are more Ukrainian/Russian speakers in Ireland...
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Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:20 pm
Sad news for euro Disney fans
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95438756 »
Fri Aug 26, 2022 5:58 pm
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I'm well done with all Disney. I was there in 1996.
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People will get planes to Florida instead!
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Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:18 am
The Dublin Bus & Go Ahead routes most affected by anti social behaviour
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95438756 »
Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:27 pm
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Heres my list from Worst to less severe:
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Pair of eastern european goons taking swigs from a bottle of Jameson whiskey right now on the Dublin bus 140. Hiding the bottle. Sat behind stairwell.
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Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:14 pm
Trouble on the lines
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Del.Monte »
Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:46 pm
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Bad, but not untypical day, on Irish Rail. Not only do we need a dedicated transport police force and proper sentencing of scrotes in the courts but...
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I was in Dublin yesterday and on the way, I listened to a radio article on policing in Dublin City, particularly within walking distance of O'Connell...
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Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:22 am
The Downpatrick & Co.Down Railway - 450 Class railcars
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Del.Monte »
Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:00 pm
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Diesel fans may like to head for Downpatrick for the Summer Saturday railcar operations - the preserved 450 Class set has already been used for the...
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You wont find too many fun days on the railway for that price, cheap as chips in fact.
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Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:56 pm
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