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February 2020
The February 2020 gallery.
Sunday 2nd February 2020:
Just a few images of Lough Derg from Youghal Bay.
Thursday 6th - Monday 10th February 2020:
I spent 5 days travelling around the UK. See the 2020 International Folder for the pictures.
Monday 10th February 2020:
Pictures from Clongriffin (from the air) and Heuston Station.
Monday 17th February 2020:
Pictures today come from Nenagh of the 1655 Limerick - Ballybrophy calling at the station.
Tuesday 18th February 2020:
Pictures today come from Portlaoise and Limerick.
Thursday 20th February 2020:
The stub of the former Coolnamona branch in Portlaoise is being extended for approx 1/4 mile to allow the installation of a test track for the PWD Yard. I visited the overbridge just over the former line to view the progress made so far. Plus I photographed the 1655 Limerick - Ballybrophy outside Nenagh.
Friday 21st February 2020:
There was a splash of colour on an otherwise very dull day in Co. Tipperary when 073 hauled the Sperry Train from Limerick to Ballybrophy via Nenagh. On arrival at Ballybrophy the train went to Lisduff to run around before heading back to Portlaoise PWD to stable until Sunday.
Sunday 23rd February 2020:
A few images from Garrykennedy Harbour in Co. Tipperary.
Tuesday 25th February 2020::
Today's batch of images come from Ballybrophy, Thurles and Limerick and include seeing failed 22033 at Thurles in the middle of a snow storm.
Thursday 27th February 2020:
Traincare Depot. Rescue by a locomotive was deemed the most viable option as the unit was placed at the Dublin end of Thurles loop which prevented easy rescue by another 5 car 22000 unit which would have blocked the down line at Thurles. Pictures from later in the day come from Portlaosie, Hazelhatch, Drumcondra, Coolmine, Connolly and Heuston.
Read MoreSunday 2nd February 2020:
Just a few images of Lough Derg from Youghal Bay.
Thursday 6th - Monday 10th February 2020:
I spent 5 days travelling around the UK. See the 2020 International Folder for the pictures.
Monday 10th February 2020:
Pictures from Clongriffin (from the air) and Heuston Station.
Monday 17th February 2020:
Pictures today come from Nenagh of the 1655 Limerick - Ballybrophy calling at the station.
Tuesday 18th February 2020:
Pictures today come from Portlaoise and Limerick.
Thursday 20th February 2020:
The stub of the former Coolnamona branch in Portlaoise is being extended for approx 1/4 mile to allow the installation of a test track for the PWD Yard. I visited the overbridge just over the former line to view the progress made so far. Plus I photographed the 1655 Limerick - Ballybrophy outside Nenagh.
Friday 21st February 2020:
There was a splash of colour on an otherwise very dull day in Co. Tipperary when 073 hauled the Sperry Train from Limerick to Ballybrophy via Nenagh. On arrival at Ballybrophy the train went to Lisduff to run around before heading back to Portlaoise PWD to stable until Sunday.
Sunday 23rd February 2020:
A few images from Garrykennedy Harbour in Co. Tipperary.
Tuesday 25th February 2020::
Today's batch of images come from Ballybrophy, Thurles and Limerick and include seeing failed 22033 at Thurles in the middle of a snow storm.
Thursday 27th February 2020:
Traincare Depot. Rescue by a locomotive was deemed the most viable option as the unit was placed at the Dublin end of Thurles loop which prevented easy rescue by another 5 car 22000 unit which would have blocked the down line at Thurles. Pictures from later in the day come from Portlaosie, Hazelhatch, Drumcondra, Coolmine, Connolly and Heuston.
The stub of the former Coolnamona branch in Portlaoise is being extended for approx 1/4 mile to allow the installation of a test track for the PWD Yard. This section of line last saw use in 1996 when Beet Wagons were stored on this section. The track was lifted in 1997 from Togher Level Crossing around Milepost 2 back to Milepost 1 where a buffer stop was erected. Part of the trackbed was severed for the construction of the M7 Portlaoise Bypass which is about 500 metres further on from the end of the cleared section of trackbed. Looking towards Coolnamona.Thurs 20.02.20
