Irish Preservation Photo

Joshua K. Blay · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:20 am

Concrete ties, welded rail, modern stone hoppers, and an 0-6-0!http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=115136Joshua

Jim Livesey · **Joined:** Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:50 pm **Posts:** 96

The loco was hired from the RPSI by the track contractors who were relaying the Bleach Green Jn to Antrim line prior to its re-opening a few years ago. The RPSI depot is at Whitehead, only about ten miles from Bleach Green Jn. Besides there are not many spare 5'3" gauge shunt (switch) locos around!Jim L.

Gavin Hamilton · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:19 pm

I wasn't suprised to see the name of the photographer as he posts a lot on usenet......I'm pretty sure it's an ex-Londonderry Harbour Commission loco which was once fitted with dual gauge couplers so it could haul County Donegal & Lough Swilly stock.G

softwerkslex · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:02 pm

That is a real hoot. Thanks for sharing.