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In 1987 the operations of the once monolithic CIE was split between Irish Railways - Iarnrod Eireann - and two bus companies. It was only after the creation of IR that the railways of Ireland underwent major modernisation. Prior to that date, investment in the railway infrastructure in the Republic had been limited with the result that the lines were still controlled by aged semaphore signalling installations, there were long and rambling freight-only branches as well as a variety of life-expired locomotives and rolling stock. With the considerable investment that Ireland received as part of the rise of the Celtic Tiger economy much of this historic infrastructure has been replaced or is under threat. This new book is a large format all-colour album featuring some of the best quality of railway photography to provide a graphic portrait of the evolution of Ireland's railways from 1980 onwards. It covers the final years of the CIE regime before examining the changes that have occurred over the past 30 years.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This album is in the same series as the excellent A Decade of Change. When announced I was hopeful of the first good quality photo album covering the diesel era of Irish Railways. I have not been disappointed.
The book contains generally superb photography, has good reproduction, informative captions and a great variety of loactions/subjects.
The photographers must have put in a lot of time developing the collection as most of the pictures are in untypical sunny conditions. The only disappointment from the book is the realisation that instead of spending so much time travelling on IR I should have spent more time at the lineside.
The book provides an excellent record of the recent good old days and is highly recommended even to those with little interest in Irish railways.
The book contains generally superb photography, has good reproduction, informative captions and a great variety of loactions/subjects.
The photographers must have put in a lot of time developing the collection as most of the pictures are in untypical sunny conditions. The only disappointment from the book is the realisation that instead of spending so much time travelling on IR I should have spent more time at the lineside.
The book provides an excellent record of the recent good old days and is highly recommended even to those with little interest in Irish railways.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A comprehensive guide which provides a good understanding to the lay man of the progression of the Irish Railways, from 1980 to current day, from CIE to IR.
The main thing I liked here were the beautiful pictures and the sections on the GM powered diesel locomotives which have sadly all but disappeared from our rails to be replaced by the ghastly railcars. Take a look at the cover image to see what I mean. It's highly evocative and provides an insight to what is contained within the book, which is a rather sturdy, large sized hardback.
A popular misconception is that these books are just really for those who like trains. Naturally train lovers will delight in it but its also a piece of history and anyone who has an interest in nature, photography or even the geography of Ireland will find something in here to suit them.
The pictures are well taken and the book is excellently put together. I'd recommend this, even if you may think its pricey at first, it will be a book that you won't just look at once. Its well worth the purchase.
The main thing I liked here were the beautiful pictures and the sections on the GM powered diesel locomotives which have sadly all but disappeared from our rails to be replaced by the ghastly railcars. Take a look at the cover image to see what I mean. It's highly evocative and provides an insight to what is contained within the book, which is a rather sturdy, large sized hardback.
A popular misconception is that these books are just really for those who like trains. Naturally train lovers will delight in it but its also a piece of history and anyone who has an interest in nature, photography or even the geography of Ireland will find something in here to suit them.
The pictures are well taken and the book is excellently put together. I'd recommend this, even if you may think its pricey at first, it will be a book that you won't just look at once. Its well worth the purchase.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a book!
Truly the best selection of photos of the changing face of the Republic or Ireland Railways I have ever seen. I've had the pleasure of a few trips to Ireland myself, but only rarely had the weather to get this type of photo. Fantastic photography - and such patience (and local knowledge) to be in the right place at the right time.
No-one with an interest in the subject matter could fail to be blown away by this book.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Truly the best selection of photos of the changing face of the Republic or Ireland Railways I have ever seen. I've had the pleasure of a few trips to Ireland myself, but only rarely had the weather to get this type of photo. Fantastic photography - and such patience (and local knowledge) to be in the right place at the right time.
No-one with an interest in the subject matter could fail to be blown away by this book.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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A quality Book !
128 very good quality pages on good quality paper.
Recomended for fans of Irish railways.Only 4 shots from Northern Ireland though.
Recomended for fans of Irish railways.Only 4 shots from Northern Ireland though.
Published 20 months ago by Hairy Bear Digital
Excellent!
One of the best, if not the best collection of photographs of Irish railways.
Being all colour makes it well worth the money.
Highly recommended!
Being all colour makes it well worth the money.
Highly recommended!
Published 23 months ago by Kevin G. Sidney
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