This looks like a forgotten part of the UK rail network as I believe it still is. I'd love to see the return of freight to Northern Ireland and reopening of lines such as to Enniskillen and hopefully to Sligo with IE cooperation.
Northern Ireland is weird in the UK; The First to adopt diesel traction and the last to abandon steam. Perhaps Northern Ireland is the most British (Both Celtic and Protestant like the Welsh).
Thanks. I'm probably more interested in the language and culture than religion. I've heard use of Gaelige is increasing nowadays which is good for local culture. That's what I meant by Celtic does not imply anything religious. I'm learning both Welsh and Irish on Duolingo and have books on Welsh Grammar for reference to the former. Btw I'm from a Protestant background married to a Catholic but I live in Manchester:-) Anyway nice trains in the video!
I hope I have the right person. I enjoyed your books about the western corridor and the north Kerry railways. Have you any other books for publication?
I hate the modern day Trains as there isn't much Leg Room and my Knees hit the seats in front i prefer the old style when you could sit opposite someone.
wonderful memories, I fired to Mr Nelson, was on the spoil trains with barney
The footage from 3'12" is taken at Whiteabbey station, so the Carrickfergus Station Sign at 3'09" - and accompanying voice over - is incorrect.
It's interesting to see passenger DMUs hauling goods vans. You don't see that on the modern railway.
This looks like a forgotten part of the UK rail network as I believe it still is. I'd love to see the return of freight to Northern Ireland and reopening of lines such as to Enniskillen and hopefully to Sligo with IE cooperation.
Northern Ireland is still the part of the UK that accepts steam still. I look forward to more charter trains
Grandad was a Driver on the Merlin no 85
Driver Ned Nelson and Fireman Barney McCrory on Number 10 locomotive.
Bravo :)
Where is the rest of this documentary or what is its name?
Northern Ireland is weird in the UK; The First to adopt diesel traction and the last to abandon steam. Perhaps Northern
Ireland is the most British (Both Celtic and Protestant like the Welsh).
It's 49% Protestant, yes.... 42% Catholic, and the rest don't give a toss about religions....
Thanks. I'm probably more interested in the language and culture than religion. I've heard use of Gaelige is increasing nowadays which is good for local culture. That's what I meant by Celtic does not imply anything religious. I'm learning both Welsh and Irish on Duolingo and have books on Welsh Grammar for reference to the former. Btw I'm from a Protestant background married to a Catholic but I live in Manchester:-) Anyway nice trains in the video!
I hope I have the right person. I enjoyed your books about the western corridor and the north Kerry railways. Have you any other books for publication?
I hate the modern day Trains as there isn't much Leg Room and my Knees hit the seats in front i prefer the old style when you could sit opposite someone.