152 + 171 at Tipperary. Sat 27.06.09

152 + 171 at Tipperary. Sat 27.06.09

152 + 171 at Tipperary. Sat 27.06.09

152 + 171 at Limerick Junction. Sat 27.06.09

Disaster! 171 suffered a hot engine outside Thurles and limped into the station with 152 powering. The decision was taken by CTC to cancel the train and transfer passengers onto the 1630 Cork - Heuston and 1735 Limerick - Heuston. Sat 27.06.09

171 + 152 at Thurles. Sat 27.06.09

171 + 152 at Thurles. Sat 27.06.09

4006 leads the 1630 Cork - Heuston into Thurles to pick up the railtour passengers. Sat 27.06.09

At Thurles the IRRS headbord was placed onto the lamp bracket of 4006. The 1st time the headboard has graced a MKIV DVT. Sat 27.06.09

4006 displays the IRRS headboard before departing for Dublin Heuston. Sat 27.06.09

22008 arrives at Thurles with the 1735 Limerick - Heuston. The stricken pair still on the platform. Sat 27.06.09