Non-UK Railways: Republic of Ireland
1st May 2006

A selection of images from what are likely to prove the final years of locomotive-hauled passenger trains in the Republic (with the exception of Cork-dublin push-pull services, which should have a long future). ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ADDED 31 JANUARY 08.

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201 class locos numbers 202 and 213 at Cork arounf midnight on 7 April '06.
201 class locos numbers 202 and 213 at Cork arounf midnight on 7 April '06.
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Number 213 at Cork with a morning Dublin train on 5 April 2006.
Number 213 at Cork with a morning Dublin train on 5 April 2006.
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'First of class' number 071 with Cravens stock at Cork, 3 April 2006.  This photo was taken from the south end of the station, from where the line continues to Cobh (pronounced 'Cove').
'First of class' number 071 with Cravens stock at Cork, 3 April 2006. This photo was taken from the south end of the station, from where the line continues to Cobh (pronounced 'Cove').
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Number 233 descends towards Kent station, Cork, with the 07:00 from Dublin Heuston. 5 April, 2006.  There are several attractive locations on the line north of Cork.
Number 233 descends towards Kent station, Cork, with the 07:00 from Dublin Heuston. 5 April, 2006. There are several attractive locations on the line north of Cork.
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Number 148 coasts towards Cork with a Mk 4 stock test run.  05/04/06.
Number 148 coasts towards Cork with a Mk 4 stock test run. 05/04/06.
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204 coasts down to Cork with the 09:00 Dublin-Cork.  05/04/06.
204 coasts down to Cork with the 09:00 Dublin-Cork. 05/04/06.
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086 at Limerick Junction with Guiness kegs.  This traffic has since transferred to road.  06/04/06.
086 at Limerick Junction with Guiness kegs. This traffic has since transferred to road. 06/04/06.
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Number 085 heads north through Limerick Junction with a Cork to Dublin North Wall cement working.  03/04/06.
Number 085 heads north through Limerick Junction with a Cork to Dublin North Wall cement working. 03/04/06.
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'Baby GM' number 147 with engineers' train at Limerick Junction.  03/04/06.
'Baby GM' number 147 with engineers' train at Limerick Junction. 03/04/06.
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Number 145 arrives at Limerick Junction with empty Guiness kegs on 3 April '06.  The signal is at a drunken angel, not the photographer!
Number 145 arrives at Limerick Junction with empty Guiness kegs on 3 April '06. The signal is at a drunken angel, not the photographer!
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211 north of Limerick Junction with the 11:30 Cork-Dublin.  16/06/06.
211 north of Limerick Junction with the 11:30 Cork-Dublin. 16/06/06.
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202 leads the 11:00 Dublin Heuston to Cork near Limerick Junction.  16/06/06.
202 leads the 11:00 Dublin Heuston to Cork near Limerick Junction. 16/06/06.
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