Christmas Steam Engine

godtabh

I thought that had been cancelled but saw it 5 mins ago going through Louisa Bridge.

Any one any details?

DOnt see anything on the Irish Rail website

Alun

It's not run by Irish Rail AFAIK. Here is where you'll find the info ...

http://www.rpsi-online.org/

godtabh

Alun wrote: »

It's not run by Irish Rail AFAIK. Here is where you'll find the info ...

http://www.rpsi-online.org/

Yeah but it runs on Irish Rail track so I'd assume it be on their site. At least a mention of it

Alun

kearnsr wrote: »

Yeah but it runs on Irish Rail track so I'd assume it be on their site. At least a mention of it

Indeed it does, but I don't ever recall seeing anything on their site about it before. Anyway, the RPSI website has all the info you need.

enterprise

kearnsr wrote: »

Yeah but it runs on Irish Rail track so I'd assume it be on their site. At least a mention of it

Yeah it runs on their track but isn't their train so why would IE have to mention details of it?

The RPSI operates it (Crewed by IE staff) and it is up to the RPSI to sell the tickets for train. e.g. the RPSI takes the revenue risk of operating it.

Ham'nd'egger

enterprise wrote: »

Yeah it runs on their track but isn't their train so why would IE have to mention details of it?

The RPSI operates it (Crewed by IE staff) and it is up to the RPSI to sell the tickets for train. e.g. the RPSI takes the revenue risk of operating it.

Irish Rail don't actually staff the train, the RPSI staff it with their own volunteer base. The only official presence IE have on this service will be a rep to ensure safety rules are adhered to, and a man on the foot plate to ensure signals are spotted. Likewise, RPSI workings in the Wee Country are volunteer ran, with Translink keeping a eye on things. The RPSI own their own locos and rolling stock so it's their own baby as such. Their trains are very popular, the Dublin Santa trips sold out months ago!!

Some Irish Rail staff are members of the RPSI and would work on the train, but this is under their own steam, pun intended.:o

godtabh

enterprise wrote: »

Yeah it runs on their track but isn't their train so why would IE have to mention details of it?

The simple fact that there is only 1 operator and owner of irish railways I would have thought they would have it. Its not as if its in England were Great Southern wouldnt even dream of advertising Virgin Rail due to competition.

enterprise wrote: »

The RPSI operates it (Crewed by IE staff) and it is up to the RPSI to sell the tickets for train. e.g. the RPSI takes the revenue risk of operating it.

Its no profit so its not as if they are out to make money

A Dub in Glasgo

Not for profit in this sense means the profit does not go to shareholders. Any profit is reinvested into their running.

'The Society is a not-for-profit charity managed by volunteers. All funds from ticket sales, shop sales, membership fees or donations go directly to keeping Ireland's steam railway heritage operating for future generations.'

enterprise

Hamndegger wrote: »

Irish Rail don't actually staff the train, the RPSI staff it with their own volunteer base. The only official presence IE have on this service will be a rep to ensure safety rules are adhered to, and a man on the foot plate to ensure signals are spotted. Likewise, RPSI workings in the Wee Country are volunteer ran, with Translink keeping a eye on things. The RPSI own their own locos and rolling stock so it's their own baby as such. Their trains are very popular, the Dublin Santa trips sold out months ago!!

Some Irish Rail staff are members of the RPSI and would work on the train, but this is under their own steam, pun intended.:o

Ham,

Your incorrect in what you say. The RPSI trains are crewed by IE in safety critical roles. Such as:

2 Drivers (Driver and Fireman).
Guard.
Traffic Inspector and possibly a Traction Inspector also.

An RPSI staff member may travel on the locomotive to observe its operation provided his/she has the required training to do this.

Non critical roles such as the bar and shop are staffed by RPSI volunteers.

Victor

enterprise wrote: »

Yeah it runs on their track but isn't their train so why would IE have to mention details of it?

Courtesy? A service to IR customers. A promotion to non customers to get them back on the railway?

Don't NIR trains run on IR track?

godtabh

Victor wrote: »

Courtesy? A service to IR customers. A promotion to non customers to get them back on the railway?

Don't NIR trains run on IR track?

Thats what I was thinking.

I'm on the Irish Rail website most days. If there had have been info on the steam engines I would have booked a trip. As it is I thik its all booked out but I'm gona look into it.

It was class seeing them over the weekend regardless.

cudman

I have never heard of this before so I dont know what you are on about, but if there is an extra train out there at xmas why cant the irishrail densers buy it and put on a decent service. my morning commute has increased by around 25 minutes since their new timetable came in to force.

Ste.phen

It's a restored steam engine owned by the RPSI, who run it for sightseeing trips, etc, it wouldn't be suitable for anything even almost approaching a commuter service

KC61

http://www.steamtrainsireland.com/

If people wish to keep an eye out for RPSI steam trains, then the above link will give all the information that's needed!

KC61

Igy wrote: »

It's a restored steam engine owned by the RPSI, who run it for sightseeing trips, etc, it wouldn't be suitable for anything even almost approaching a commuter service

Especially considering that there's a full bar on board with draught beer!!!!

karltimber

was on this steam train last sunday with the kids.

Santa was there with selection boxes for the kids and I had a exo pint of stout from the bar.
well worth the 16euro a ticket. Great day out for the family.
about 3 hours in total - Pearse st to maynooth and back.

K