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goingnowhere

No run around any more in Pearse unless you use the platform, which isn't acceptable given the frequency of traffic

flyingsnail

goingnowhere wrote: »

No run around any more in Pearse unless you use the platform, which isn't acceptable given the frequency of traffic

Are you talking about now or when the works are complete

GM228

flyingsnail wrote: »

I don’t know, off the top of my head the running loop will still be there so that may be an option but there will be no run around facilities in the yard. It also depends on how things fit around the new IE timetable.

The loop is still there but in use as the down main line now and there is no run around facility off the loop at the GCD end anymore.

To run round in Pearse when coming from Greystones would involve the light engine running to Tara Street, then back to Pearse siding and then back onto the train, the train would also have to arrive onto the down platform blocking all down trains for the time involved in the run around (down trains can no longer continue in the down direction when using the up platform during the works).

They are running to/from Greystones and empty to/from Connolly to enable the run around.

GM228

goingnowhere

Currently, no run around.

Post re-signalling, multiple options, but the centre platform GCD would be the most practical

Though the question really should be, is it acceptable to run steam trains through the busiest section of the rail network. Each year there are delays at Maynooth and Pearse due to shunting of the RPSI stock

Be a lot better to run Docklands - M3 Parkway and keep out of the way of Connolly (and Maynooth) entirely

sporty56

Advantage now is that patrons can go to Pearse by rail(additional IE revenue) before heading to North Pole - not an option at Docklands and not really a great place for parking

Losty Dublin

goingnowhere wrote: »

Currently, no run around.

Post re-signalling, multiple options, but the centre platform GCD would be the most practical

Though the question really should be, is it acceptable to run steam trains through the busiest section of the rail network. Each year there are delays at Maynooth and Pearse due to shunting of the RPSI stock

Be a lot better to run Docklands - M3 Parkway and keep out of the way of Connolly (and Maynooth) entirely

There is no loop on the platforms at Docklands. The runaround would require a propelling manoeuvre out of the statio, for the consist to be run around whilst on a severe gradient and for a propel back into the station. Possible by all means but not for the feint hearted shunters! The alternative would be for a standby loco to shunt the set up to release the steam engine but this would be time consuming.

Strictly speaking in both cases a propel and shunt requires that all RPSI personnel are to be off the train and this has been the case on more than one occasion on tours. Given the short time between trips, the onboard crews would be under serious pressure to service their trains if this is adhered to.

GM228

Losty Dublin wrote: »

There is no loop on the platforms at Docklands.

1. The runaround would require a propelling manoeuvre out of the statio, for the consist to be run around whilst on a severe gradient and for a propel back into the station. Possible by all means but not for the feint hearted shunters!

2. The alternative would be for a standby loco to shunt the set up to release the steam engine but this would be time consuming.

Both options are not possible/permitted in Docklands.

Also as per my previous post there is run around facilities still in Pearse but it is time consuming and blocks down trains if running around when coming from the Bray direction.

GM228