Steam Loco 131's first time in Ireland since 1963! RPSI's 'The Phoenix' Railtour - 1st April 2023

[@JB-yw8ot]

It’s never left Ireland at all since the day it was put into traffic!!!!!!

[@irish_trains]

Fantastic shots, gotta love that gust of steam at Skerries

[@irishrailtrains]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@RailVideosNI]

Fantastic video mate. Great to see that all went well for 131 heading south I'm looking forward to see 131 run her first train out of Dublin.

[@irishrailtrains]

Thanks Matty, great to finally se it in Dublin!

[@FrogandFlangeVideo]

Terrific, Stephen !! Loved the the tour with steam. James.

[@TrainVideosNI]

Great video Stephen was awesome meeting you at Dundalk & it was amazing seeing 131 in the south a true moment of Railway history indeed. Btw my video of the tour is up to

[@irishrailtrains]

Thanks and likewise! I'll head on over and take a look.

[@robertgaudry2826]

Very dynamic. I like the steam loco running on its own and then with carriages. Thank you for the lively video.

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Amazing video! Lovely captures! Good work my friend! BIG LIKE Cheers Andrew

[@irishrailtrains]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@MinimumGauge]

Glorious running.

[@BruunMedia]

Great video Stephen.

[@irishrailtrains]

Thanks Rene 👍

[@liamgaynor3576]

Great coverage of a historic day.

[@irishrailtrains]

Thank you!

[@joeykn9014]

Savage stuff ste 131 and 074 put on a fine show despite the weather

[@irishrailtrains]

Thanks Joe, they certainly did!

[@stephenh4965]

Nice work stevie shame the weather didnt play ball that day

[@irishrailtrains]

Thanks Ste, the weather was a huge letdown!

[@trainsinireland5063]

Super Scenes Stephen!😃.

[@irishrailtrains]

Thank you!

[@RailsandSky]

Wonderful scene at the Skerries.

[@joshuaW5621]

Nice to see 131 back on the main line after 60 years.

[@ciaranburke3243]

Cool 😎👍

[@irishrailtrains]

Thanks!

[@hawkerhellfire9152]

First time in Ireland since 1963? It hasnt left Ireland since it was built!

[@retrocd7991]

Even by definition of “the Republic of Ireland” it’s been to mallow, Inchicore and other locations for many years

[@jimcrawford5039]

Can anyone tell me if Connolly station is the former Amiens St station? Cheers from Australia.

[@MegafAirCombats]

It is, first Dublin Station, then Amiens Street Station and finally Connolly Station

[@Simerali]

I'm really tempted to go on the railtour she's gonna be part of soon cause I don't live near Dublin, didn't even realise she was coming down to the south. Any idea if she'll be in the south west anytime this year?

[@irishrailtrains]

She will be on the upcoming steam dreams tour in May, it will visit Killarney.

[@MegafAirCombats]

Hi there, firstly, amazing work! Not only on this video but on all of your videos in general! Would you be able to tell me how do you know when and where these outstanding steam locos will be? I'm quite close to Drumcondra and Connolly stations, and I'd love to know when they pass by. Many times I heard them, but it was too late to capture them!

[@aidenlennon9478]

Steam trains ireland on google.

[@irishrailtrains]

Thank you very much, greatly appreciated 🙏 If you search railway preservation society of Ireland Dublin operations Facebook page, you'll get all the information there regarding events. 85 Merlin will be going to Maynooth this Sunday.

[@MegafAirCombats]

@@irishrailtrains Thank you! That's very nice indeed!

[@toyotaprius79]

🙌✨🔥

[@taxidude]

Where has it been?

[@matthewwatts7807]

Hi there good video btw I was just wondering how do u know what time freight trains and special moves come through?

[@IESpotter]

Genuine question, how did you manage to beat the train from Skerries to Connolly? Get lucky with traffic?

[@irishrailtrains]

I took the Port Tunnel, only managed to beat him with 3 mins to spare!

[@kevincollins1175]

KEVIN collins LVE Taf Tude Tude

[@tomedy_official]

Even though it's an Irish train it's designed in Britain