iarnrod

Can anyone confirm what period there were two ex-TPO vans in the weedspray train consist i.e. 638A and 639A? One of the pictures posted in this thread shows two being hauled by a CIE liveried loco. Were these two vans of similar layout? Any information appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks John. Any idea when the TPO's operated until?

Also, what was the period that your heating and luggage vans operated in I.e. When were they withdrawn from service?

Many thanks.

Brilliant find:

 

Quite stylish almost a cocktail bar.

I am definitely tempted to do an interior, probably nickel silver. Miller Engineering pushed the boundaries with this sort of thing in Z & N http://jamesriverbranch.net/project_7a.htm

 

Iarnrod

 

Four Buffet Cars seem to have lasted in service into 1987 most likely for Connolly-Sligo & Rosslare Trains.

 

Most of the wooden bodied stock were withdrawn in the early 80s, several of the side corridor standards passed into preservation 1st with the GSRPS in Mallow & Tralee, some were overhauled & repainted in lined green with flying snail at Tralee and were eventually used by Westrail between Tuam & Athenry.

Which of Mayner's kit produced so far would have still been used in 1987 i.e. when Irish Rail was created? Not well informed on CIE coaches I'm afraid.

So do you still do weathering George?

SteveiB, They for a couple of Chaps and have new homes now. I am not taking up making kits anymore as I have got a mountain of stuff to get through and the time to build vs time I actually have is not quite working out!. If your looking for a brake van, Try DLSAnthony as he makes stuff for people I think still or Tony Mirolo?

If you are interested in Irish railfreight or on-track plant, check out the Facebook group of the same name. Group contains photos of PW works from the PW workers involved in them, numerous on-track plant photos and photos of freight trains and wagons, including detailed shots for the modellers amongst us.

Don't ask lol. Watched those video clips recently. Stuck in me head for some reason. I know I've seen a photo or two somewhere also of those containers, but for the life of me, can't remember. Might find them yet.

Kirley, you can spot a Merlinir 40' wagon in this video clip of a liner.

47' 6" wagon is 14455mm in length not including buffers. Distance between centre of bogies is 9449mm according to drawing that I have. That makes it 8' 3" approx from centre of bogies to wagon end, not including buffers. Hope this helps lads.

Thanks for the update.

Just curious if anyone has made improvements to their Murphy Models 071 models, such as replacement wipers or horns, or any other modifications. If so, what replacement parts have you used?

Any update on the 20' and 22' wagons?

Interested in Tool van version. Thanks.

Any update on the ammonia wagons, barrier wagons and the 42' flats Des?

Can anyone tell me if the cab side tablet catcher blanking plate on models such as MM0078 (IE small logo with original marker lights) and MM0080 (IR logo) is glued on or simply plugs into a cab side hole?

Also, are the orange paint shades on these two models the same? Thanks.

Looking for back issues of Rail Express magazine from 2010 onwards if anyone has magazines they are looking to get rid of.

Railfreight Today Ireland DVD €8 SOLD

Railfreight Today DRS Profile 1995-2007 DVD €8 SOLD

Delivering The Goods DRS DVD €8 SOLD

Rails Through The West Book €8 (Has 'Review Copy' stamped inside front cover)

Iarnrod Eireann Twenty Years of Progress €8 SOLD

Irish Railways Locomotives and Coaching Stock Platform 5 €8 SOLD

Railways in Ireland Part 3 Martin Bairstow €10

Irish Railways Today Pender & Richards €15

Locomotives & Rolling Stock CIE & NIR Doyle & Hirsch 1st Edition €15

Locomotives & Rolling Stock CIE & NIR Doyle & Hirsch 3rd Edition €15

Postage extra.

Payment by Paypal or can be collected from Wicklow or Dublin (Leopardstown area next week)

If you are interested in any of the remaining books, make me an offer.

Railfreight Today Ireland DVD €8

Railfreight Today DRS Profile 1995-2007 DVD €8

Delivering The Goods DRS DVD €8

Rails Through The West Book €8 (Has 'Review Copy' stamped inside front cover)

Iarnrod Eireann Twenty Years of Progress €8

Irish Railways Locomotives and Coaching Stock Platform 5 €8

Railways in Ireland Part 3 Martin Bairstow €10

Irish Railways Today Pender & Richards €15

Locomotives & Rolling Stock CIE & NIR Doyle & Hirsch 1st Edition €15

Locomotives & Rolling Stock CIE & NIR Doyle & Hirsch 3rd Edition €15

Postage extra.

Payment by Paypal or can be collected from Wicklow or Dublin (ParkWest area next week)

Would anyone have detailed shots of Platin cement works bulk and bagged cement wagon loading area?

Looking for the 1979 and 1981 editions if anyone has a spare copy or knows the whereabouts of any for sale. Thanks.

It's on the Irish railfreight Facebook group page.

I was always under the assumption that the Tara logo, as carried on the wagons when they were blue, was a lime green colour. However, just came across a really close up shot which shows the logo to be grey.

Can anyone shed any light if different colour logos were carried on the wagons?

Or if modern is more your thing ......

And not quite the season to be jolly yet, but for when it is, we have this one

Came across this during my travels on the inter web. Perfect head on shot just waiting to be made into mini posters for layouts.