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Somehow Citybus' Darts seem to defy the chop, just when a year or so when they looked to be on their way the remaining 7 continue to put in the hard work.
Sadly it looks as if most of the major ops are winding down Dart operation, FSW announced theirs will probably be gone by May and some of Stagecoach ones are failing by the wayside when major/multiple faults develop - a cost factor thing now I am sure.
Ironically earlier in the day before I took this, sister Dart no.60 was seen being towed after breaking down but did re-enter service so obviously nothing too major wrong!
Bit of a tight shot this, had to crop slightly as some bloke walked past to the right and his arm got in the shot!
61 is passing the entrance to Plymouth Gin Distillery to the left (note the repo but period appropriate street lantern) off to the right is where myself and the wife had just emerged from 'The Bottling Plant' which is now a restaurant/cocktail/drinks bar but was once the bottling location for Plymouth Gin!
Darter waiting for the next insect to fly by. It caught around 10 small flies in as many minutes and landed in the exact same spot to eat them. Path to Ormesby little broad.
I believe that this is possibly a Ruddy Darter Dragonfly. If any one can positively identify him I would be very greatful
Had another trip to Crowle Moor today, quick shot of a Black Darter, then we went looking for little things!!
Should it be MEN? Dart Buses of Paisley standardised on the Marshall Capital bodied Man 11.220 for a while. There were only 21 buses built with this combination of chassis and body and Dart Buses operated nine of them.
Or rather,one channel of it.Dartmeet is where the East and West Dart rivers meet. Dartmoor National Park,Devon.
DART upgrade
Upgrade from the usual DART to work this morning due to a bridge strike at Grand Canal Dock.
The 07.54 comutter service from Grand Canal Dock to Drogheda, usually non stop from Connolly to Howth Junction served all northbound stations due to DART distuption. #irishrail #train #upgrade #irishyoghurts #kefir #dart #iarnodeireann
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) 22000 Class InterCity Railcar (ICR), built by Hyundai Rotem, as there’s no specific "Class 29" associated with Irish Rail in available records. The 22000 Class, often referred to as the ICR, is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) that has been a cornerstone of Irish Rail’s InterCity and commuter services since its introduction in 2007.
The 22000 Class ICR was manufactured by Hyundai Rotem of South Korea, in partnership with Mitsui of Japan and Tokyu Car Corporation, which supplied the bogies, at a cost of approximately €400 million. The fleet was introduced to replace older locomotive-hauled carriages, such as the British Rail Mark 2 and Mark 3, and began service between 2007 and 2011. The initial order of 120 vehicles was expanded to 234 by 2008, with an additional 41 intermediate cars ordered in 2019 for delivery between 2021 and 2023. These railcars operate at a maximum speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) and serve most InterCity routes from Dublin (except Dublin-Cork and Dublin-Belfast, which also use other rolling stock) and commuter services to destinations like Portlaoise, Carlow, Athlone, Dundalk, Kildare, Longford, and Mallow. The fleet is configured in 3, 4, and 5-car sets to provide flexibility for varying passenger demands, with a total of 63 sets (28 three-car, 25 four-car, and 10 five-car) as of recent updates.
The 22000 Class features modern amenities designed for passenger comfort, including air-conditioning, LED destination signs, power sockets, and USB ports added during a 2019-2022 refurbishment that also replaced cloth seats with leather to reduce maintenance costs. Each train includes a multipurpose area with flip-up seats and bicycle storage, though the newer intermediate cars lack toilets, as existing carriages already have them. The railcars are equipped with open gangways for easy movement between coaches, fixed tables, and non-reclining seats in standard class. Catering services, once provided by Rail Gourmet, were discontinued in 2020, but a contactless-only catering service was introduced on the Dublin-Cork route in 2023. The trains have faced challenges, including corrosion damage on two units (22010 and 22011) during delivery, which were replaced by Rotem, and incidents like deer strikes and a collision with a timber train in 2025, causing minor to significant damage to specific units.
Operationally, the 22000 Class has transformed Irish Rail’s network by enabling faster, more frequent services compared to the older locomotive-hauled stock. For example, Dublin to Galway and Limerick journeys now take around 2 hours 45 minutes, with improved timetables since the ICR’s introduction. The railcars are maintained at the Portlaoise Traincare Depot, where Irish Rail provided access for detailed modeling by Irish Railway Models for a 2024 OO-gauge release. Efforts to improve fuel efficiency include engine shutdown modifications in 2008 and a trial of ZF transmissions in 2018, targeting up to 19% fuel savings. The 22000 Class remains a critical asset for Irish Rail, supporting both InterCity and commuter services while aligning with plans for network expansion under the National Development Plan 2021-2030.
Arriva Dart’s 1628 and 1630 of Tunbridge Wells have recently gained the new livery.
This ex London duo (formerly PDL77 and 85) are well cared for by the garage staff and 1628 is seen in Tonbridge on 26.1.21 is a very presentable state for the time of year.
Dennis Dart with Boxing Day running day from Formby to Hightown, seen at Formby train station, 26th December 2024
What you see here is Genesis!! Seen here on a Southdown Enthusiasts Club visit to the Dennis factory in Guildford was the very first completed Dennis Dart prototype with Duple/Carlyle 'Dartline' bodywork.
By this time it had been relegated to internal use within the factory and was used for experimentation (at this time it was powered by natural gas as seen by the lettering on the side).
The first of many... I don't know if it is still with us though.
▪︎ Operator: Iarnród Eireann/Irish Rail
▪︎Train Type: 8520 Class DART train
▪︎Fleet Number: 8640
▪︎Manufacturer: Tokyu Car Corporation
▪︎Location: Clontarf Road
▪︎Route: Howth - Greystones
I'm back in my comfort zone...awe aint that nice? My dear Darts I miss them so much.
Here's my exact text from that day in 2012:
Sunday the 4th of March and Lothian make substantial changes and alterations to fares, services, fleets, diagrams and depots.
It's always a little exciting when major changes occur to transport networks and Edinburgh is also adjusting to another seismic re-arranging of city centre traffic this week-end as the eastern end of Princes Street will close with most traffic being diverted down Leith Street. This will affect virtually everyone travelling in the central area for the foreseeable future owing to ongoing tramworks.
So a big moment for learning new route diagrams, checking timetables and making sure we've got the increased fares for the buses we want to travel on, that's assuming we can find where they are!
My most joyous photograph of the day is Dennis Dart SLF, Plaxton Pointer SPD number 61 (SK52 OJE) just leaving the terminus at Granton and behold a single decker on Service 19. What a special treat this is and a new destination for the 19 to Lochend too. Note the new banner 'Revised Adult Fares'.