Due to a shortage of sufficient train crews to operate the railtour as originally planned using a set of Iarnród Éireann mark 2 vacuum-braked coaches, the first section of the railtour from Dublin Connolly to Docklands and back to Dublin Connolly was formed of a six-piece mark 3 push/pull set powered by 201 class locomotive No. 233 instead. After arrival back at Dublin Connolly, railtour participants then transferred over onto the booked set of Iarnród Éireann mark 2 vacuum-braked coaches for the remainder of the railtour. 

The railtour then ran as booked as far as Limerick Junction, where it was delayed for approximately 65 minutes waiting a driver. UK-based passengers requiring the evening ferry connection from Dublin Port to Holyhead were advised to transfer onto the regular 15:30 Cork to Dublin Heuston service for the journey back to Dublin. After omitting the Thurles stop, and a clear run back, the railtour eventually arrived in Dublin Connolly approximately 35 minutes late.