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Just wondering anyone here order Banana vans?
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2 hours ago, amdaley said:
Hi Everyone.
Anyone had any problems getting items from Dart Castings in the Uk.
I ordered some wagon compensation units from them about a month ago.
Yesterday I got an email from them saying the package had been returned by Irish Customs.
I suggested they used the wrong customs tariff code.
They sent me a photo of the return label.
Anyone get something like this before ?
Tony.
What was inside the package?
1 hour ago, skinner75 said:Sounds like a Brexit bonus to me!
I got charged €5 extra on a magazine coming from the UK yesterday
There is 9% vat Periodicals.
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Been there twice nice set up
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1 hour ago, jhb171achill said:
Exactly!!
This is precisely the point I’ve been trying to make for years - though IRM are a good bit better than I am in conveying that messsge!
We’ll all have our own opinions and preferences for what era we model, but it’s a statement if numerical fact that there was way, way, way more variety in the “grey’n’green” era than at ANY time since.
Throughout Ireland, we now have two types of locomotives, with zero locos on the greater mileage of track.
We have six types of railcar; of only four distinctly different types. We have basically a solitary type of wagon - a bogie flat - in use.
Zero shunting locomotives now for several decades. Virtually no shunting to be seen anywhere anyway
On most routes, including the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th biggest population centres on this island, not a solitary freight train.
There is now considerably less to see on the entire island’s railways now than could have been found on one sleepy branch line in 1960.
Let THAT sink in, in terms of modelling possibilities!
Even in the 1980s there was a lot more to see. In the 1970s there was a lot more than in the 1980s. And so on; the 1960s saw the variety of the 1940s/50s decimated.
To an enthusiast in 1960-65 (and I lived with one!), all of the following ended within a cataclysmic 2-3 years (to us, let’s say just since covid):
1. All steam finished - mass dieselisation complete
2. AEC railcars the staple diet on many main lines
3. Almost every remaining branch line closed
4. Several secondary main lines about to go (North Kerry, Port Laoise - Kilkenny, Burma Road, Mallow - Waterford)
5. Entire West Cork gone
6. Last narrow gauge gone; C&L & CDR in 1959, WCR thirteen months later in 1961
7. Last non-UTA/CIE lines gone
8. Last cross border line other than Dundalk - Goraghwood gone
9. Statement of intent by UTA to eliminate ALL railways in the north bar the Bangor line
10. Elimination of virtually all pre-GSR wagon stock - bar a handful of more modern GSR & GNR wagons - and these would go a few years later
11. Elimination of all six-wheeled stock (bar 4 full brakes) in 1963 - and the survivors only lasted a few years more
12. Elimination of all ex-CBSCR, DSER & MGWR bogie passenger stock from traffic
13. Elimination of ALMOST all GSWR passenger stock from traffic
14. Elimination of all but about 8-10 non-corridor carriages from traffic (and they were gone by ‘73)
15. And of course, replacement of the time-honoured “flying snail” and green-for-everything paint, as seen on locomotives, carriages, mail vans, buses, road freight, signal cabins and station buildings!
16. Removal of services from many rural stations, thus making them passenger-only or goods-only
17. Significant reduction in trip working and shunting operations, connected with closure of many rural loco sheds.
17. Almost total elimination of loco sheds and turntables, and complete elimination of any form of goods sheds
17. Removal or decommissioning of all but a very small handful of signal cabins
Now - again - just imagine this is all in our era; everything above and more has happened only since the end of covid, and there’s an all-pervading fatalistic culture within the railway enthusiast movement - I remember this, as a small and declining handful of readers here will too. Read old IRRS journals, and it’s just matter-of-factly reported that “CIE have announced the closure of the Ballygobackwards line with effect from 30th January next”…. it was accepted. It’s “just the way things are”…..
“Sure there’ll be no railways soon”….
So; in my attic it’ll always vary between 1955 and 1965! Thus, as far as Provincial Wagons and IRM are concerned, I say “bring it on!”
(I’m saving for the RTR B101 & AEC railcars, RTR UTA “Jeep”, and RTR GSWR / GNR steam stock & MGWR six-wheelers…..)
More or less the same for the UK outline too, the 40's to late 60's much more interesting. To me anyhow.
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6 hours ago, WRENNEIRE said:
It might be easier if items are asked for and then I can check the vaults
Discount for decent orders!All your Wrenn Collection? Tough call.
Any BR Southern Region stuff in the mix lad? Hornby/Baccy wise?
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3 hours ago, Darius43 said:
I can’t go for that…
No. No can do.
Actually, don’t mind if I do
Cheers
Darius
Oh God.....
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The early CIE years looking more interesting day by day with the latest wagon announcements.
No brainer really, you can make up small trains instead of the large block ones so more scope for 'playing' trains.
Looking forward to seeing those in the flesh.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ordered a pack there now myself too. Qtr 3 here we come!
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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.
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Barrel of laughs this, Still have Dapol / Whesty brass ones to make but they would be crude compared to these.
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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.
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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.
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closer couplings are the Job Noel. lights too. and Bleed through the sides?
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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When in Bangor Ideal to post these from NI to the lads down the other end of the country.....
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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.
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On 27/2/2024 at 9:15 AM, DJ Dangerous said:
For their eBay store?
Dunno, not used the Ebay side of things.
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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,
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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.
We Go Bananas! SR D1478 and D1479 Diagram Banana Vans in OO/4mm
in British Outline Modelling
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Thanks Fran,
Looking forward to getting then at some stage just taking an unexpected long time to arrive and I see other lads in EU land beginning to query this also with one on RMWEB putting the question out there so alarm bells are ringing.
Might be an idea to inform the customers on RMWEB and eslewhere what is happening instead of lots of emails going into IRM/AS and answer each one.
I know you like to keep the queries in house but quote a lot of peeps go to the forums for updates and AS are quick enough putting up news etc but the delay on this one is sadly lacking a bit with little or nothing.
Good job I was not planning a box opening video, I would be somewhat behind the curve!
George.