classic STEAM engines of ireland and something for the diesel people 

As a boy in the 1940s/50s I well remember the Meadbh and the Macha. We lived near the railway at Clohane ,Holycross Co.Tipperary and would see one or other of those mighty engines daily. What a privilege !. Great video.

Love those old engines thumbs up

That's a really nice spot, well done.

Once in a lifetime sight.

one hell of a video. Wish I could see those locos up close

I would love to see those 2 running I hope 171 will run again soon

The train at the start of the video was the 10.00ex Connolly worked by 171+135, it was nice because steam loco 171 was in Belfast Central, so diesel 171 and steam loco 171 where in the station at the same time, a nice irony. 135+171 worked he 15.00 back to Connolly.

Edward, Henry and James

really good!

I would to agree with u on that. that is simply amazing.

Fantastic video

excellent video!

wow very cool ! 3 steam engines + 1 diesel super rare lol

@sparkshot colour-wise i'd agree but i think 461 would be the perfect shape, wheel arangement and proportion to be james :) (minus the fact its never had a red livery :L)

Hi Jim, It would great to see it tearing up the line occasionally!

the second diesel in the first shot was a 121 class diesel is double heading with a 141 class diesel with a rake of MK2 carriages

Great Vid, It would be great to get Meabh under steam again, thundering about the mainlines! Any interest? after all it's the pinnacle of Irish homegrown steam development!

Looks like the north western railway engines. Maybe awdry got inspiration from ireland for the colors

There is only 1 mainline certified steam loco in ireland at the moment. They need more as what happens if the one they currently have fails.

Brilliant Shots!😃.Where was Meadbh and Dunluce Castle Steam Engines stored before going to Cultra?.

That's the last time no.800 turned a wheel

I think thats worth a lotto grant as much as a golf club!!

What has happened to the aspect ratio? It is squashed. Pity.

@Amtrak1194 a 121 class i beleve

I'm working on my family tree and have been informed that my great uncle Patrick McCann apparently drove the Meabh. This is a lovely video. Many thanks for posting. I visit CIE in Inchicore to ascertain if there was a museum as a lot of family members worked there but unfortunately there isn't. It's an awful shame. Can anyone explain to me what a Railway Shunter was?

@Amtrak1194 GM 121 class

Q, Can four engines coupled be called a "TRAIN" ?

No.800 is unlikely ever to steam again. Her axleload is still too heavy for most of the routes in Ireland (she and her two sisters only ever worked the Dublin-Cork route when in service), and changes to the overall loading gauge on Irish lines mean she would be too wide / high.