Georgeconna

1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

I can't wait for fast ferries direct between Ireland and Las Canarias. That will be the epitome of human evolution.

And, IRM can send my stuff by truck!

Back on topic, what are the current breakdowns of traffic flows to and from Dublin airport, geographically speaking?

That would be a good indicator of where does and doesn't need stops and lines.

Rosslare to Bilboa is the closest you are gonna get there lad, Could you pop up to collect?. I can go as foot Pax with your stuff.

17 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Cheers for that, @Georgeconna. I avoid RMW, even though I have an account, as there are just so many angries on there. I'd spend my whole time arguing and defending people, never actually getting anywhere.

 

 

So the brake blocks are redundant for 21mm running? Are they glued on or friction-fit?

 I get ya, I only look now as I commented on something about a year ago an Mr 'Happy' York Restricted me posting unless I acknowledge the warning. Could not be bothered now as Lifes to short.

On 18/3/2024 at 8:13 AM, Warbonnet said:

Hi George,

Greetings from London where we’re recovering from the Alexandra Palace show. It’s been one busy weekend for us with a record attendance at the show, including some familiar faces from our side of the pond.

The NIR we believe to have correct following our research and looking at photos too. I cannot vouch for Murphy Models loco colours as we never researched colours for Class 111 locomotives.

As for bogies, this is still being sorted with the factory and we will bring news as when we have it. Despite Chinese new year being over, a factory cannot just blast out an order for new bogies in a week or two. It has to be confirmed, slotted into production schedules, packaging designed and created and shipped. We appreciate the patience as we work to resolve the issue.

Cheers!

Fran

Cheers for that Fran. Irish Railways seems to be bit of a nightmare with all the Colours, Variants!! I  hope you had a lovely weekend over there at the London show. Watch the Vids and some lovely layouts there.

FYIL See a report of an 'Wide' Irish Bogie on the UK based coach on RMWEB recently, Dunno if ye missed it. 

Ordered a pack there now myself too. Qtr 3 here we come!

Quick Question

I expect these are Engineering Samples with a lot of detail to be included just yet?  so just wondering before the final cut is made will the 'plate' in between the support cradle be to the top of the supports where the red line is and the supports slimmed down?

The Leaf springs seem a bit Curvy too? Not compressed so load inside?

Also the ladder seem to be over the that support plate when in the real examples they are to the left of it?  or are there subtle differences between some wagons?

All me books are packed away at the minute so just going by the photos you supplied.

Barrel of laughs this, Still have Dapol / Whesty brass ones to make but they would be crude compared to these.

Interesting post about the Colour used on the Blue striped one NIR, I am not expert on these for sure but was there a later darker blue used?

Colin's post querying this has not been answered as of yet, but the UK lads Querying the UK outline ones have?

Mark 2b, By Accurascale and IRM! - Page 42 - Accurascale / Irish Railway Models - RMweb

No news on the Bogies issue either? all gone quiet, CNY ended on the 26th of Feb.

On 9/3/2024 at 9:51 AM, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Found this today at my mum's house, it was built by my stepdad years ago and I remember him showing it working, it was some kind of kit he built, he loved tinkering with engineering stuff, I can't find anything about it here, does anyone here recognize it?

Ps. Just done some research and it isn't a kit, it's part of a set, I will have to source the missing bits.

 

I have a set with that engine in it, I had to replace the water filler bolt as the seal had persished. Nice little runner, There are some upgrades available too to run on meths as the Tablet honk. Mamod & MSS Upgrade Parts - Dream Steam

the Rolling stock are daft prices. I did not bother expanding it.

closer couplings are the Job Noel. lights too. and Bleed through the sides?

On 29/2/2024 at 2:18 PM, murphaph said:

Any update on this Fran? I have the same problem with my corportate livery ones. All the "standard" coaches seem to have EM gauge bogies on them. Only the "oddball" ones like the EGV and DVT have the proper 21mm ones.

Still celebrating!!

11 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said:

So, I had saved up a bunch of money for several of the new Murphy Models 141's / 181's.

At the last minute, when it came time to convert EOI to pre-order, I decided not to go ahead.

I don't like the direction that the pricing is going for Irish locos, and if anybody else has worked for Canarian wages, they'll understand why!

Thus, while slowly greening with envy as the locos approach, and seeing @tonto.irl posting pictures of his advance issue on Facebook, I decided to de-green myself a little and spend some of that hard-earned cash:

 

 

Nice mix there.

Those 141' will be for sale in a short time on the Ebay / FB etc. Would not worry, I did not order any either.

23 hours ago, leslie10646 said:

Thanks, George, making work for me. Easier to get a pal to pick one up for you in Bangor and hand it over when you next see each other!

Same applies, Joe! There WILL be plenty left, for Bangor is the wrong end of the country to sell CIE wagons (?).

Just a though!!

Doubt anyone from Cork will be going, I used to drive to Connolly and then train up, enjoyable day but its too expensive now and tiring.

Bit of a killer adding  the postage, Plus Vat plus Customs clearance fee put me off ordering from the UK now, Brings it to around €52.00.

Fingers crossed you might do any run for the Oct show. Got the previous ones there and very nice they are.

When in Bangor Ideal to post these from NI to the lads down the other end of the country.....

I have one I ordered from Ellis Tains in SR livery, Was not advertised as sound but when it arrived hey presto it was a sound equipped loco. Very nice runner and recommended for a little shunting layout.

Should of picked up a sound B4 when hattons were closing to add to the stable but timing was not right.

On 27/2/2024 at 9:15 AM, DJ Dangerous said:

 

For their eBay store?

Dunno, not used the Ebay side of things.

New Dad, Alt Rock,  Rising Irish Band , Wifes Cousins Daughter is lead singer. Recent Album Madra is pretty good too. They are supporting the Pixies tour in Galway,

18 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Rails of Sheffield are offering a massive 20% at their eBay store!

You need to enter the LEAP20 code at the checkout.

Only valid for the next three days.

No use to me because of the double-taxation, but may be of use to some on here.

DJ Rails remove the VAT for their Exports.

Back Track 03/2024 8 Pages on Belfast Central

That look Fab Denis.

You can get him on Linked in too.

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7 minutes ago, NIRCLASS80 said:

Is there any where on this site showing the best way to dismantle these coaches so that the interior can be detailed?

From what I remember the roof just pulls off.

Yep: 

Not that Church GM

Saint James' Churchh, AGHERN EAST, CORK - Buildings of Ireland

Nice FB page dedicated to these,I have even visited some locations to see some lovely examples.

Not that Church GM

Saint James' Churchh, AGHERN EAST, CORK - Buildings of Ireland

12 hours ago, minister_for_hardship said:

I know of the locations of roadside water pumps, but the pumps themselves sprouted legs and walked off years before.

I do notice the wrought iron gates but also see similar gates after being unsentimentally driven over by tractors. With machinery increasing in size, these gates will sadly disappear also. Kilns have been demolished with gusto by "progressive" farmers over the years.

I'd say remaining features are only there because they haven't been stolen or they're not in anyone's way yet rather than any great love for them.

So many wrought Iron gates clinging to life around the countryside,Barely noticed but still doing their job 200 years on.

there seems to be more awareness of these kind of things now. These gates should be used to brighten up the area but I would suspect they would 'Go Missing' 

Some interesting ones around my area, this one from 1842 complete with blacksmiths name stamped into it, Barry Quick, Buried in Castlelyons where he Smithed 

They look so nice, No Rotating fan on this baby then?  Dearly would love one but my current loco count is saying no more!!