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Unread 21-11-2010, 18:14   #1
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Default NI Railway DMU in Waterford (false alarm)

As I was leaving Waterford there seemed to be NI Railway Class 3000 train at the end of one of the platforms. As it was dark I can't be sure but from what I saw it wasn't a IE DMU. I could be wrong but it should be on the 07:10 tomorrow morning.

The front of it looked very like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NI_Railways

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To be honest we need a photo, since this makes no sense

Its certainly not a C3K as they are not allowed to Waterford in service, it could be but unlikely to be a new C4K being delivered (not due till 2011), it could be the new fancy multi purpose maintenance unit

Does it make a difference, nope

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First C4K was not due to be delivered until April but is approximately 2 months behind schedule

What the original poster saw must have been a 22K

While looking for something else entirely on the net earlier today I saw an short piece on the new vehicle. Apparently it can't be used as it is out of gauge for the Irish system
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Is it this refurbished train you saw?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sBf0fSAS1o
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That is probably the most logical explanation

The C3K and C4K are the same in physical dimensions and should fit anywhere subject to a practical test. Both are/will be certified for cross border operation

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Is it this refurbished train you saw?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sBf0fSAS1o
That seems more like it. Are they using it on the Waterford-Limerick Junction line???
It was only 2 carriages and it was parked where the other train that operates the Waterford-Limerick Junction.

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