Irish rail September 2009
29th September 2009

Another interesting visit to Ireland and its railways including rail trips to Larne,Cultra,Killarney and Midleton as well as numerous lineside locations

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8454 “CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE”,8794,8784 waits to leave Belfast Central with 13:42 Belfast Central – Larne Harbour 14/9/09
8454 “CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE”,8794,8784 waits to leave Belfast Central with 13:42 Belfast Central – Larne Harbour 14/9/09
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227 “RIVER LAUNE” 14:10 Belfast (Central) – Drogheda (Enterprise service running Drogheda – Belfast due the collapse and rebuilding of two spans of the Malahide viaduct underway) at Belfast Central 14th Sept 2009
227 “RIVER LAUNE” 14:10 Belfast (Central) – Drogheda (Enterprise service running Drogheda – Belfast due the collapse and rebuilding of two spans of the Malahide viaduct underway) at Belfast Central 14th Sept 2009
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29129,29229,29329 and 29429 at the spectacular section near Bray Head 20th September 2009 with 08:55 Rosslare (Europort) – Dublin (Connolly)
29129,29229,29329 and 29429 at the spectacular section near Bray Head 20th September 2009 with 08:55 Rosslare (Europort) – Dublin (Connolly)
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DART 8312 runs south at Bray head with 10:35 Howth - Greystones 20/9/09. Note the abandoned route to the right - Brunels folly
DART 8312 runs south at Bray head with 10:35 Howth - Greystones 20/9/09. Note the abandoned route to the right - Brunels folly
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"There is significant disruption to Northern commuter, and Belfast Enterprise services due to a serious incident in which a 20 metre section of the viaduct has given way across Broadmeadow estuary, North of Malahide Station on Friday the 21st of August. Due to the severe damage to the viaduct, the line across the estuary will not reopen until late November 2009, with resulting disruption continuing." 13th September 2009
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072 stabled in Drogheda yard 14th September 2009
072 stabled in Drogheda yard 14th September 2009
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DVT9001,228 “ABHAINN NA BHUI” arrive at Drogheda working 08:40 Drogheda – Belfast (Central) (Enterprise service running Drogheda – Belfast due the collapse and rebuilding of two spans of the Malahide viaduct underway) 14/9/09
DVT9001,228 “ABHAINN NA BHUI” arrive at Drogheda working 08:40 Drogheda – Belfast (Central) (Enterprise service running Drogheda – Belfast due the collapse and rebuilding of two spans of the Malahide viaduct underway) 14/9/09
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8454 at Whitehead working a Larne Harbour - Belfast Central service
8454 at Whitehead working a Larne Harbour - Belfast Central service
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171”SLIEVE GULLION” (S 4-4-0 Beyer Peacock built 1913) and 4 (WT 2-6-4T LMS/NCC Derby built 1947) inside the RPSI site at Whitehead
171”SLIEVE GULLION” (S 4-4-0 Beyer Peacock built 1913) and 4 (WT 2-6-4T LMS/NCC Derby built 1947) inside the RPSI site at Whitehead
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Restoration underway of 461(K2 2-6-0 Beyer Peacock built 1922) at the RPSI site at Whitehead 14/9/09
Restoration underway of 461(K2 2-6-0 Beyer Peacock built 1922) at the RPSI site at Whitehead 14/9/09
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102 “FALCON” (101 Class Bo-Bo Doncaster built 1970) stands looking forlorn at Whitehead 14/9/09
102 “FALCON” (101 Class Bo-Bo Doncaster built 1970) stands looking forlorn at Whitehead 14/9/09
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Restored Guinness at Whitehead yard 14/9/09
Restored Guinness at Whitehead yard 14/9/09
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