Just seen same, Nice memories of those old trains ! Get to see the effort and dedication that was put into ensuring a great part of the Irish Railway Legacy. Thank you for this.
@@IrishRailwayRecordSociety Yes with the second last day of the Youghal goods and the Pfizer spl too. I took cine on the Pfizer spl but for obvious reasons I could not film in Youghal but it's great Joe got that part .
This is amazing! I was just in Ireland the first week of October 2023, and rode the train from Killarney to Tralee. I saw where the Fenit Branch has been converted to a paved "greenway", but no sign of the former North Kerry Line to Listowel, Newcastle West and Limerick. What a shame this line was taken out! Certainly would have helped to have an option for the traffic bottleneck on the N-21 through Adare. But I supposed the plan for that is just to keep extending the M-20 Motorway further into North Kerry. Sad to see Ireland is making the same fatal mistakes that other countries (like the US) have been making since the 1950s. Thanks for putting this together, and for your great narration! How many of those lovely old stations along the North Kerry line have managed to survive?
The Irish Traction Group took a passenger train from Limerick to Adare, Ballingrane Junction and Foynes with baby GM 190. I was on it. This was the Flying Pig railtour circa mid 1990s. I think it was the last passenger train to Foynes.
@@IrishRailwayRecordSociety I received my IRM Metro Vick 001/A Class recently - The brochure with it was brilliant, a great description of the happenings on CIE before 'even' my time, being a 'youngster' born in 1973. I remember vividly being a mild train buff as a young lad, being incredulous in the mid 80's that these 1955 built museum pieces were still roaring around the place. Little did I know they had another decade to go. You did a great job writing and compiling the leaflet, not sure what bits you wrote maybe the whole lot, but it was great - I even loved the advertisments - how proud they were of their castings and everything else!!! (Note to self: Never buy a Crossley. Luckily the option of having that option has been decided by fate). Hope you write more like that. I wonder where I would find a similar source of written CIE nostalgia - would love to read a good book in that area - any suggestions???
Wonder if there’s any footage of the old AEC rail cars hauled by the B class engines? I know the Darts replaced the rail cars (and thank God!) but whatever happened all the B’s? I seem to vaguely recall some old locos (not necessarily A’s or B’s) being used as a sound barrier near Heuston? Thanks for your replies to date, love all the old footage, don’t know why it’s so evocative specially I was around 10 at the time and wouldn’t have had a clue even where those locations mentioned were. Great narration by the way!
Thanks glad you're enjoying the footage! Part two of 2024 film show features a few clips of the B Class locomotives (ex C Class) working suburban trains in Dublin, including one pushpull set (ex AEC railcars).
My recollection of the reopening of Booterstown in the 1970's was that there was an industrial dispute. Am I correct in saying that while the station was staffed and open for passengers however trains refused to stop until the dispute was resolved?
Thanks Joe! I've just been researching this now (in IRRS Journal 167); a strike of 33 employees took place for one day due to management not staffing the reopened station, but was resolved the following afternoon. I do not know if this impacted trains serving the station though.
There used for failed trains,you place 3 on the rail quarter of a mile either ahead or behind the train depending on which direction the assistingbtrain is coming from.
Just seen same, Nice memories of those old trains ! Get to see the effort and dedication that was put into ensuring a great part of the Irish Railway Legacy. Thank you for this.
Thanks for putting this Film together and the great narrative
Fascinating to know, thanks!
Great to see the Limerick to Foynes railway being reopened in 2024!
Yes looking forward to see trains there again!
Fabulous footage by Joe as always , pure gems . Well done Ciaran.
Thanks Tom, you probably saw your cameo @4:57!
@@IrishRailwayRecordSociety Yes with the second last day of the Youghal goods and the Pfizer spl too. I took cine on the Pfizer spl but for obvious reasons I could not film in Youghal but it's great Joe got that part .
Another fantastic video! I thoroughly enjoyed that.
Thanks Jason!
American railfan, of Irish descent! Love it! 🇺🇸🚂🇮🇪
Thanks Anthony, glad you liked it!
Brilliant work so interesting and inspiring to know your process. A legacy preserved and made available for the future. A great story so well told.
Fantastic job preserving the footage for the future, great viewing too
Thanks, hope to show more again soon!
This is amazing! I was just in Ireland the first week of October 2023, and rode the train from Killarney to Tralee. I saw where the Fenit Branch has been converted to a paved "greenway", but no sign of the former North Kerry Line to Listowel, Newcastle West and Limerick. What a shame this line was taken out! Certainly would have helped to have an option for the traffic bottleneck on the N-21 through Adare. But I supposed the plan for that is just to keep extending the M-20 Motorway further into North Kerry. Sad to see Ireland is making the same fatal mistakes that other countries (like the US) have been making since the 1950s. Thanks for putting this together, and for your great narration! How many of those lovely old stations along the North Kerry line have managed to survive?
The Irish Traction Group took a passenger train from Limerick to Adare, Ballingrane Junction and Foynes with baby GM 190. I was on it. This was the Flying Pig railtour circa mid 1990s. I think it was the last passenger train to Foynes.
The Rathkeale to Listowel Greenway uses the old railway line.
Thanks for your dedicated work in digitising these films. Such a pity sound isn't possible but you've done a good job selecting the music.
Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed the films (and music!) Ciarán
@@IrishRailwayRecordSociety I received my IRM Metro Vick 001/A Class recently - The brochure with it was brilliant, a great description of the happenings on CIE before 'even' my time, being a 'youngster' born in 1973. I remember vividly being a mild train buff as a young lad, being incredulous in the mid 80's that these 1955 built museum pieces were still roaring around the place. Little did I know they had another decade to go. You did a great job writing and compiling the leaflet, not sure what bits you wrote maybe the whole lot, but it was great - I even loved the advertisments - how proud they were of their castings and everything else!!! (Note to self: Never buy a Crossley. Luckily the option of having that option has been decided by fate). Hope you write more like that. I wonder where I would find a similar source of written CIE nostalgia - would love to read a good book in that area - any suggestions???
Fantastic work, well done!
Wonder if there’s any footage of the old AEC rail cars hauled by the B class engines? I know the Darts replaced the rail cars (and thank God!) but whatever happened all the B’s? I seem to vaguely recall some old locos (not necessarily A’s or B’s) being used as a sound barrier near Heuston? Thanks for your replies to date, love all the old footage, don’t know why it’s so evocative specially I was around 10 at the time and wouldn’t have had a clue even where those locations mentioned were. Great narration by the way!
Thanks glad you're enjoying the footage! Part two of 2024 film show features a few clips of the B Class locomotives (ex C Class) working suburban trains in Dublin, including one pushpull set (ex AEC railcars).
Loved this. Well done. Enjoyed every minute and the quality of production was superb!!!
11:46 Fauvet-Girel I think. Thank you again for sharing this!
Thanks, spot on, I couldn't remember!
that was so so awesome
Fantastic to see, thank you for posting
Beautiful incredible footage. Not a hi viz to be seen.😂
My recollection of the reopening of Booterstown in the 1970's was that there was an industrial dispute. Am I correct in saying that while the station was staffed and open for passengers however trains refused to stop until the dispute was resolved?
Thanks Joe! I've just been researching this now (in IRRS Journal 167); a strike of 33 employees took place for one day due to management not staffing the reopened station, but was resolved the following afternoon. I do not know if this impacted trains serving the station though.
Drew,roads are expensive railways are not as expensive,given a fair wind the Dail should back this.
What are exploding fog signals?
They are small explosive caps like flares, used during poor visibility on the track (but are also used to mark special occasions on a railway)
There used for failed trains,you place 3 on the rail quarter of a mile either ahead or behind the train depending on which direction the assistingbtrain is coming from.
You sound just like actor Paul Mescal lol.