IE2605_Cobh.jpg (140663 bytes)

IE - Ireland Although only built in 1993, class 2600 are the oldest diesel trainsets in service for Iarnrod Eireann. A trainset with motor car 2605 leading has just arrived with the local service from Cork in Cobh. Cobh is a nice touristic village at the seaside. The railway station is quite small with only 1 platform track. Cobh, 07-09-2008 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

IE2605_Cork.jpg (150615 bytes)

IE - Ireland A diesel trainset of class 2600 (with motor car 2605 leading) stands in one of the bay platforms in Cork, awaiting passengers for the service to Cobh. Cork, 07-09-2008 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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IE - Ireland A diesel trainset of class 2600 (with motor car 2616 at the back) stands in one of the bay platforms in Cork, awaiting passengers for the service to Cobh. Cork, 07-09-2008 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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IE - Ireland In 2024 the "Arrow" diesel trainsets class 2600 celebrated their 30th year in service. Trainset 2601/2602 has been repainted into its original livery from 1994. It is seen arriving at Glounthaune, where the lines from Cork to Cobh and Midleton divide. Glounthaune, 28-05-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden

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IE - Ireland In 2024 the "Arrow" diesel trainsets class 2600 celebrated their 30th year in service. Trainset 2601/2602 has been repainted into its original livery from 1994. It is seen at end station Midleton before returning to Cork. Midleton, 28-05-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden

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IE - Ireland Diesel trainsets class 2600 are now only used on the Cork commuter trains to Cobh and Midleton. Trainset 2603/2604 is seen passing through Glounthaune. Glounthaune, 28-05-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden

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IE - Ireland Diesel trainsets class 2600 are now only used on the Cork commuter trains to Cobh and Midleton. Trainset 2604/2603 arrives at Cork. Cork, 28-05-2025 Photo by Marco van Uden

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IE Irish Railways - Ireland Diesel trainset 2605+2616 arrives in Midleton. The local railway line Cork-Midleton was only reopened in 2009 after being closed for passengers since 1963 and for freight and special trains in 1988. Midleton, 13-07-2016 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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IE Irish Railways - Ireland Diesel trainset 2605+2616 in Midleton. The local railway line Cork-Midleton was only reopened in 2009 after being closed for passengers since 1963 and for freight and special trains in 1988. Midleton, 13-07-2016 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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Photo by Colin Duff (colin@colinduff.com) Binary file ie_2600_2615_cd.txt matches

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These Japanese built DMU's have taken over much of the suburban services around Dublin and Cork in recent years. Although not really suited to mainline duties they have operated the Ballybrophy-Limerick and Dublin-Waterford lines. (May 1995) Photo and scan by Tom Sheridan <sligo@interport.net>