Irish Locomotives
9th February 2006

My first visit to Ireland was in May 1983, a few years before most people paid a visit. Plenty of steam heat, semaphore signals and old wooden bodied coaches on the first visit, most of which has long gone...

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IR 039 rolls through Kildare on 15/4/94 with a Southbound liner train.
IR 039 rolls through Kildare on 15/4/94 with a Southbound liner train.
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IR 077 calls at Kildare on 15/4/94.
IR 077 calls at Kildare on 15/4/94.
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IR 077 sets off into the evening sun at Kildare on 15/4/94.
IR 077 sets off into the evening sun at Kildare on 15/4/94.
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IR 153 stands in the centre roads at Sligo on 7/3/92.
IR 153 stands in the centre roads at Sligo on 7/3/92.
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IR 051 is seen at Dublin Connolly on 7/3/92 with an ITG tour from Sligo. The train should have run to Cobh but was cancelled because of security reasons.
IR 051 is seen at Dublin Connolly on 7/3/92 with an ITG tour from Sligo. The train should have run to Cobh but was cancelled because of security reasons.
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IR 183 + 185 are at Dublin Connolly on 8/3/92 before working train A170, the 1030 to Belfast Central. This train was often a good bet for a pair of small GM's.
IR 183 + 185 are at Dublin Connolly on 8/3/92 before working train A170, the 1030 to Belfast Central. This train was often a good bet for a pair of small GM's.
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IR 011 passes Killarney on 9/3/92 working train A304, the 1245 Cork to Tralee.
IR 011 passes Killarney on 9/3/92 working train A304, the 1245 Cork to Tralee.
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IR 188 waits at Limerick Junction with a train of bogie cement tanks on 9/3/92.
IR 188 waits at Limerick Junction with a train of bogie cement tanks on 9/3/92.
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IR 182 runs into Cork on 10/3/92 with a train from Cobh.
IR 182 runs into Cork on 10/3/92 with a train from Cobh.
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IR 077 is seen at Cork[Kent] on 10/3/92 with the 1445 to Dublin Heuston.
IR 077 is seen at Cork[Kent] on 10/3/92 with the 1445 to Dublin Heuston.
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IR 086 passes Limerick Junction on 10/3/92 with a southbound express.
IR 086 passes Limerick Junction on 10/3/92 with a southbound express.
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IR 073 nears Limerick Junction on 10/3/92
IR 073 nears Limerick Junction on 10/3/92
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IR 168 stands in the south end bay at Limerick Junction on 10/3/92 while working the 1600 Limerick to Rosslare service.
IR 168 stands in the south end bay at Limerick Junction on 10/3/92 while working the 1600 Limerick to Rosslare service.
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168 crosses another class member on 10/3/92 while working the 1600 Limerick to Rosslare
168 crosses another class member on 10/3/92 while working the 1600 Limerick to Rosslare
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IR 011 stands at Dublin Heuston on 10/3/92 after arriving with train A517, the 1820 from Waterford.
IR 011 stands at Dublin Heuston on 10/3/92 after arriving with train A517, the 1820 from Waterford.
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IR 001 approaches Maynooth on 11/3/92 with an empty bag fertliser train.
IR 001 approaches Maynooth on 11/3/92 with an empty bag fertliser train.
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IR 078 rolls into Mallow on 12/3/92.
IR 078 rolls into Mallow on 12/3/92.
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IR 053 at Limerick with the ITG Railtour 'The Cobh Rambler/The Sligo Avoider' on 24th October 1992.
IR 053 at Limerick with the ITG Railtour 'The Cobh Rambler/The Sligo Avoider' on 24th October 1992.
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IE 133 + 129 are at Dublin Connolly on 19/8/94.
IE 133 + 129 are at Dublin Connolly on 19/8/94.
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ITG's 'Western Ranger' Railtour on 20/8/94 was worked by 015. The return journey, B889, 1430 from Ballina to Dublin Connolly is seen here at Claremorris.
ITG's 'Western Ranger' Railtour on 20/8/94 was worked by 015. The return journey, B889, 1430 from Ballina to Dublin Connolly is seen here at Claremorris.
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The afternoon Dublin Heuston to Westport service is seen here running into Claremorris on 20/8/94 with 081 providing the traction and noise :-)
The afternoon Dublin Heuston to Westport service is seen here running into Claremorris on 20/8/94 with 081 providing the traction and noise :-)
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IR 039 is seen at Waterford on 26/11/94 working ITG's 'The Beet Campaigner' railtour.
IR 039 is seen at Waterford on 26/11/94 working ITG's 'The Beet Campaigner' railtour.
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IE 219 enters Mallow on 7/3/95 with a Dublin to Cork service during a quite heavy snow fall.
IE 219 enters Mallow on 7/3/95 with a Dublin to Cork service during a quite heavy snow fall.
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IR 080 runs through Limerick Junction on 8/3/95 with a Marino Point to Shelton Abbey ammonia train.
IR 080 runs through Limerick Junction on 8/3/95 with a Marino Point to Shelton Abbey ammonia train.
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IR 143 backs onto it's stock at Cobh on 10/3/95 and will form train D213, the 1345 to Cork.
IR 143 backs onto it's stock at Cobh on 10/3/95 and will form train D213, the 1345 to Cork.
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IE 217 waits at Cork on 10/3/95 with an express to Dublin Heuston.
IE 217 waits at Cork on 10/3/95 with an express to Dublin Heuston.
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IE 213 rolls into Mallow on 10/3/95 with a Dublin to Cork express.
IE 213 rolls into Mallow on 10/3/95 with a Dublin to Cork express.
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IR 128 and the Limerick to Limerick Junction shove set have just staggered all the way to Dublin Heuston where the train is seen on 11/3/95. This was a releif from Limerick Junction after it missed the connections due to track circuit failures.
IR 128 and the Limerick to Limerick Junction shove set have just staggered all the way to Dublin Heuston where the train is seen on 11/3/95. This was a releif from Limerick Junction after it missed the connections due to track circuit failures.
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IR 222 waits to leave Dublin Heuston on 11/3/95.
IR 222 waits to leave Dublin Heuston on 11/3/95.
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IE 216 leaves Dublin Heuston on 11/3/95 with a south bound express while class mate 220 gets ready to follow.
IE 216 leaves Dublin Heuston on 11/3/95 with a south bound express while class mate 220 gets ready to follow.
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IR 169 stands at Drogheda on 8/10/88 working train P713, the 1155 to Dublin Connolly.
IR 169 stands at Drogheda on 8/10/88 working train P713, the 1155 to Dublin Connolly.
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IR 012 is in between duties at Drogheda on 8/10/88.
IR 012 is in between duties at Drogheda on 8/10/88.
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NIR 101'Eagle' and 102'Falcon' run into Drogheda on 8/10/88 with A121, the 0800 from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly. This one one of the first specials involving what became the ITG i believe.
NIR 101'Eagle' and 102'Falcon' run into Drogheda on 8/10/88 with A121, the 0800 from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly. This one one of the first specials involving what became the ITG i believe.
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IR 173 approaches Portmarnock on 8/10/88 working P712, the 1046 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly.
IR 173 approaches Portmarnock on 8/10/88 working P712, the 1046 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly.
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NIR 102 & 101 have arrived back at Belfast Central on 8/10/88 with train A134, the 1300 from Dublin Connolly.
NIR 102 & 101 have arrived back at Belfast Central on 8/10/88 with train A134, the 1300 from Dublin Connolly.
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IR 161 & 121 are seen at Nenagh on 4/3/89 working train B470, 1010 Dublin Connolly to Limerick railtour
IR 161 & 121 are seen at Nenagh on 4/3/89 working train B470, 1010 Dublin Connolly to Limerick railtour
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IR 001 waits at Gort on the line between Limerick and Athenry on 4/3/89 with railtour B471, 1400 Limerick to Dublin Connolly, the 'Connaught Campaigner'
IR 001 waits at Gort on the line between Limerick and Athenry on 4/3/89 with railtour B471, 1400 Limerick to Dublin Connolly, the 'Connaught Campaigner'
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IR 057 runs into Dublin Connolly on 2/10/89 with train P720, the 1613 from Mosney.
IR 057 runs into Dublin Connolly on 2/10/89 with train P720, the 1613 from Mosney.
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IR 128 is at Cork on 3/10/89 with train A281, the 1500 mails and passenger to Dublin Heuston.
IR 128 is at Cork on 3/10/89 with train A281, the 1500 mails and passenger to Dublin Heuston.
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IR 166 is seen at Mallow on 3/10/89 while working train A312, the 1515 from Cork to Tralee.
IR 166 is seen at Mallow on 3/10/89 while working train A312, the 1515 from Cork to Tralee.
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Another view of IR 128 working the Cork to Dublin Mails, this time approaching Mallow on 3/10/89.
Another view of IR 128 working the Cork to Dublin Mails, this time approaching Mallow on 3/10/89.
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IR 085 is seen at Cork on 3/10/89 ready to leave with train A221, the 1730 to Dublin Heuston.
IR 085 is seen at Cork on 3/10/89 ready to leave with train A221, the 1730 to Dublin Heuston.
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IR 079 working the 0800 Galway to Dublin crosses class mate 087 at Tullamore on 4/10/89.
IR 079 working the 0800 Galway to Dublin crosses class mate 087 at Tullamore on 4/10/89.
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IR 087 runs into Ballyhaunis on 4/10/89 working train A807, the 1340 from Westport to Dublin Heuston, which started at Claremorris on this day due to engineering work.
IR 087 runs into Ballyhaunis on 4/10/89 working train A807, the 1340 from Westport to Dublin Heuston, which started at Claremorris on this day due to engineering work.
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IR 176 is seen at Castlerea on 4/10/89 with a ballast train.
IR 176 is seen at Castlerea on 4/10/89 with a ballast train.
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IR 026 waits to cross A162 at Greystones on 5/10/89 while working the morning Rosslare service's.
IR 026 waits to cross A162 at Greystones on 5/10/89 while working the morning Rosslare service's.
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IR 018 passes through Bray on 5/10/89 with a working for Shelton Abbey.
IR 018 passes through Bray on 5/10/89 with a working for Shelton Abbey.
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IR 017 leaves Maynooth on 6/10/89 with P734, the 0955 to Dublin Connolly.
IR 017 leaves Maynooth on 6/10/89 with P734, the 0955 to Dublin Connolly.
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IR 016 crosses 021 at Enniscorthy on 6/10/89 with the afternoon Rosslare services.
IR 016 crosses 021 at Enniscorthy on 6/10/89 with the afternoon Rosslare services.
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NIR 103 is ssen at Lisburn on 7/10/89 with B260, the 0725 Dun Laoghaire to Bangor ITG Railtour.
NIR 103 is ssen at Lisburn on 7/10/89 with B260, the 0725 Dun Laoghaire to Bangor ITG Railtour.
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IR 207 approaches Dublin Pearse on 22nd October 1996 with the stock for D816, the 1540 to Drogheda.
IR 207 approaches Dublin Pearse on 22nd October 1996 with the stock for D816, the 1540 to Drogheda.
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IR 083 calls at Mallow on 19th October 1993 with a Dublin to Cork service.
IR 083 calls at Mallow on 19th October 1993 with a Dublin to Cork service.
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IR 184+134 are seen leaving Mullingar on 20th October 1993 with train A902, the 1325 Dublin Connolly to Sligo service.
IR 184+134 are seen leaving Mullingar on 20th October 1993 with train A902, the 1325 Dublin Connolly to Sligo service.
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IR 159 is seen at Maynooth on 21st October 1993 running round the stock prior to forming P739, the 1135 to Dublin Connolly.
IR 159 is seen at Maynooth on 21st October 1993 running round the stock prior to forming P739, the 1135 to Dublin Connolly.
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IR 183 is at Dublin Connolly on 21st October 1993 with the Arklow commuter service.
IR 183 is at Dublin Connolly on 21st October 1993 with the Arklow commuter service.
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IR 159 and 167 are seen in the East end bays at Cork on 22nd October 1993.
IR 159 and 167 are seen in the East end bays at Cork on 22nd October 1993.
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IR 150 reverses a loaded sugar beet train into the sidings at Mallow on 22nd October 1993.
IR 150 reverses a loaded sugar beet train into the sidings at Mallow on 22nd October 1993.
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