Kirley Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 While doing some research with Barry of Cambrian Models he mentioned the GSWR ballast hopper at Downpatrick stating it appears to be pretty much identical to the GWR P22 hopper that he is about to add to his range. One difference he pointed out was the pictured one is riveted though, and the GWR one was welded. So not one for the rivet counters then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 good news for folks like me who wouldnt spot a rivet if it jumped up and bit me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Excellent Kirely, thanks for the heads up I can't wait to get round to buying one, any chance of proper Irish wagons being produced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird81 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 They will make nice little addition to anybody's layout. Anybody know of the hoppers that are pulled by NIR GM's they really would look the part behind 8112 8113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 They will make nice little addition to anybody's layout. Anybody know of the hoppers that are pulled by NIR GM's they really would look the part behind 8112 8113 There are FIVE threads on this forum titled "NIR Ballast Wagon" or variants where you'll find the answer. "Search" and ye shall find Liver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird81 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Certainly I shall search lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird81 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Glenderg can't find these posts you are pointing me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird81 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I have found some but none relate to the info I need which is, what would be a good donor wagon for the current rake that NIR GM,s pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Glenderg can't find these posts you are pointing me to Like this thread? which you started? http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2301-Nir-ballast-wagons?highlight=nir+ballast Anyway, as I said in that thread also, the 42' flat works as a basis for the wagon, and you would have to scratchbuild the hopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP6936 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 If you're just looking for a simple resprays job, you'd be better going with the older type (walrus), than faffing about trying to get something like the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Limited edition SNCF bogie ballast wagons were produced by French manufacturer Mistral a few years ago. They bear a close resemblance to the current NIR ballast wagons. However, the models only appear on eBay, etc. very rarely and prices go through the roof. http://www.boutiquedutrain.fr/images/mistral/mst-27-01-B007-face1.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird81 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks Garfield helps a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird81 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 They are HO is there much of a difference in size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 They are HO is there much of a difference in size I don't know about these wagons, but I had the misfortune of purchasing some Lima HO coaches on eBay advertised as OO. They're noticeably different, by my calculations maybe 30% change in volume or more depending on how you look at the math. Basically they'd be about 14% smaller in each dimension (cubed)…. but the eye can be deceived in many things……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverbird81 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ok thanks il maybe give one a try and compare with loco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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