The video captured the detailed preparations made by both passengers and railway staff ahead of a journey from Dublin to Cork. From early morning activity at Heuston Station to behind-the-scenes work at Inchicore Works, every step was taken to ensure a smooth departure. The locomotive was loaded with passengers, cargo, and impressively stocked with food and drink for the journey. Traffic control monitored the train throughout its route. (Broadcast on 21 November 1979.)
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