The Wanderings of the Week: 24th to the 30th August 2009
29th August 2009
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Displaced from the Enterprise service after the viaduct collapse at Malahide 208 worked to Cork on Tuesday evening with the 2000 Heuston - Cork. Is this the 1st time 208 has worked a MKIV in the revised Enterprise livery?

Other photos from the week include 22038 in fading light at Killenard on Thursday, along with several photos from Carn Bridge on Saturday night including:

224 1730 Cork - Heuston.
232 1835 Heuston - Tralee
222 1900 Heuston - Cork
073 Portlaoise - Sallins Per-Way train.

Plus several aircraft from the Lime Tree Airfield near Portarlington, which held their Annual Fly In on the Saturday & Sunday.

Sunday saw Kerry playing Meath in the All Ireland Football Semi-Final at Croke Park. IE provided a special train from Killarney at 0725 to Dublin. This was formed of 216 + 8 MKIII. The 0715 Tralee - Mallow was extended to Heuston also on this day and was formed of 232 + 8 MKIII.

Other bits and bobs seen during the day were:
208 1000 Heuston - Cork
075 stabled at Portarlington on a ballast train.
22003 + 22007 1125 Heuston - Limerick.
226 1800 Heuston - Cork

In the evening 225 worked the 1810 Heuston - Killarney Special and 223 was provided to work the 1910 Heuston - Tralee service which was MKIII's to provide additional capacity.

22038 at Kildare with the 1805 Galway - Heuston. Tues 25.08.09
22038 at Kildare with the 1805 Galway - Heuston. Tues 25.08.09
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Displaced from Enterprise services between Dublin and Belfast following the viaduct collapse at Malahide, 208 found its way onto Cork line services on Tuesday night with the 2000 Heuston - Cork. The train is seen at Kildare on its way south as the 1830 Cork - Heuston passes on the Up Main line. Tues 25.08.09
Displaced from Enterprise services between Dublin and Belfast following the viaduct collapse at Malahide, 208 found its way onto Cork line services on Tuesday night with the 2000 Heuston - Cork. The train is seen at Kildare on its way south as the 1830 Cork - Heuston passes on the Up Main line. Tues 25.08.09
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208 at Kildare on the 2000 Heuston - Cork, 8 MKIV 4001. Tues 25.08.09
208 at Kildare on the 2000 Heuston - Cork, 8 MKIV 4001. Tues 25.08.09
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The long days of Summer are getting shorter as 22038 passes Killenard with the late running 1805 Galway - Heuston. Thurs 27.08.09
The long days of Summer are getting shorter as 22038 passes Killenard with the late running 1805 Galway - Heuston. Thurs 27.08.09
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BRM-CONSTRUCOES LAND AFRICA EI-ECW is seen over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
BRM-CONSTRUCOES LAND AFRICA EI-ECW is seen over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
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4002 passes Carn with the 1730 Cork - Heuston. Sat 29.08.09
4002 passes Carn with the 1730 Cork - Heuston. Sat 29.08.09
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224 at the rear of the 1830 Cork - Heuston at Carn Bridge. Sat 29.08.09
224 at the rear of the 1830 Cork - Heuston at Carn Bridge. Sat 29.08.09
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EI-DRL is seen over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
EI-DRL is seen over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
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232 is seen passing Carn Bridge in charge of the 1835 Heuston - Tralee, 8 MKIII. This service was MKIII operated tonight to provide additional capacity on Sunday from Kerry for the Football Semi Final in Dublin.  Sat 29.08.09
232 is seen passing Carn Bridge in charge of the 1835 Heuston - Tralee, 8 MKIII. This service was MKIII operated tonight to provide additional capacity on Sunday from Kerry for the Football Semi Final in Dublin. Sat 29.08.09
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Homebuilt EI-DKZ flies over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
Homebuilt EI-DKZ flies over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
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073 ambles past Carn Bridge with an engineers train from Portlaoise to Sallins in connection with overnight engineering work. Sat 29.08.09
073 ambles past Carn Bridge with an engineers train from Portlaoise to Sallins in connection with overnight engineering work. Sat 29.08.09
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073 and track panels. Sat 29.08.09
073 and track panels. Sat 29.08.09
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Spoil Wagons bring up the rear of the train at Carn. Sat 29.08.09
Spoil Wagons bring up the rear of the train at Carn. Sat 29.08.09
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222 passes Carn Bridge with the 1900 Heuston - Cork. Sat 29.08.09
222 passes Carn Bridge with the 1900 Heuston - Cork. Sat 29.08.09
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Homebuilt EI-DKZ flies over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
Homebuilt EI-DKZ flies over Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
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A microlight takes off from an airfield near Portarlington.  Sat 29.08.09
A microlight takes off from an airfield near Portarlington. Sat 29.08.09
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EI-ECW lands at the airfield. Sat 29.08.09
EI-ECW lands at the airfield. Sat 29.08.09
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PC-6/B2-H4 EI-IAN owned by the Irish Parachute Club at Clonbullogue Airfield, Co. Offaly is seen near Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
PC-6/B2-H4 EI-IAN owned by the Irish Parachute Club at Clonbullogue Airfield, Co. Offaly is seen near Carn, Co. Laois. Sat 29.08.09
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EI-IAN comes in for a touch and go. Sat 29.08.09
EI-IAN comes in for a touch and go. Sat 29.08.09
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Climbing away from the airfield. Sat 29.08.09
Climbing away from the airfield. Sat 29.08.09
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22036 runs down the grade towards Cherryville Junction with the 0935 Newbridge - Galway. Sun 30.08.08
22036 runs down the grade towards Cherryville Junction with the 0935 Newbridge - Galway. Sun 30.08.08
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22041 runs empty stock from Laois Traincare to Newbrige where it would then form the 1020 Newbridge - Waterford. Sun 30.08.08
22041 runs empty stock from Laois Traincare to Newbrige where it would then form the 1020 Newbridge - Waterford. Sun 30.08.08
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216 in charge of the 0725 Killarney - Heuston GAA Special near Kildare. Sun 30.08.08
216 in charge of the 0725 Killarney - Heuston GAA Special near Kildare. Sun 30.08.08
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22041 gets the signal for the Waterford branch at Cherryville Junction with the 1020 Newbridge - Waterford. Sun 30.08.08
22041 gets the signal for the Waterford branch at Cherryville Junction with the 1020 Newbridge - Waterford. Sun 30.08.08
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