Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for Great Northern Railway (Ireland) No. 85 'Merlin', a 4-4-0 located in Whitehead, Northern Ireland. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

At Lisburn, Ireland - July 3rd, 2004

On the 'Enterprise' rail tour at Dundalk on 3rd May 2017. Sadly a lubrication failure led to the inside big end bearing failing on this extremely rare 3 cylinder compound.

Stopped at Dundalk on 4th May 2017. A crew member checks the big end bearing for signs of overheating.

Taking water at Dundalk on 4th May 2017.

Arrival at Dublin Connolly on 4th May 2017. The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland run international steam hauled trains between Belfast and Dublin on occasions.

4-4-0 No.85 'Merlin' at Inchicore, Dublin Open Day 15 June 1996


Great Northern Railway (Ireland) 4-4-0 No. 85 'Merlin' Whitehead, Northern Ireland	Location: Railway Preservation Society of Ireland Status: Overhaul