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Hi Everyone, We received the following pics from our factory overnight; pics of our Ballast Wagons! Are you as excited as we are?? The finishing line is in sight. Remember; you can still order pack B and C direct from us at http://www.irishrailwaymodels.com but they're selling fast! Thanks to everyone who has placed an order with us and supported Irish Railway Models from the start. This would not be happening without you!

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Thanks for the pics, Noel. They confirm what I wanted to know.

As you may have seen elsewhere, you can now order our wagons through Marks Models too! You'll have to act fast though; they're selling well and are in limited supply! We think it looks right at home in that sea of orange paint!

Cheers Rich, we're on the home straight at last!

Thanks for the effort, Noel. Was hoping to see some close up pics of detail and finish as I've heard a lot of people talk about them but no matter. Only thing I've really seen of them so far is distant video shots.

Cheers Des!

Had a look on that thread, and all bar two I believe are still members. Some fly under different handles, while some are line side rather than layout side these days!

Thanks Noel, glad you enjoyed the closer look. All our news gets posted here as well as in the mags of course (we've been lucky to receive great support and coverage from them so far!) so you won't miss out. One publication does want to do a sit down interview with us in the near future and we will give everyone a heads up when it happens. The ballasts and bubbles will be pristine when they arrive.

We took a trip to the recent Model Rail Scotland show in Glasgow where we met, amongst others, the legendary modeller and former editor of British Railway Modelling Tony Wright. Tony was impressed with our now slightly battered and well travelled pre-production samples and offered to take some professional grade pictures of them for us. We thought we would share them with you. At the show we met with Hornby Magazine, Model Rail magazine, Rail Express magazine and Railway Modeller. Keep an eye out in all of the above for updates! Production of the ballast wagon is well underway in China, with tweaks having been made to the model based on feedback on the model pictured. Pack A is now sold out! There are still refinements being made to the bubble before it arrives in the summer.

Only pulling your leg Noel! Some close up detail shots of them would be great when you get the camera settings sorted out

Have you been appointed director of marketing for IFM and Wheeltapper sounds, Noel??

They are the same except for the shaved head on the hopper top, which makes them look quite different alas.

You're not short in stature or patience Noel (except maybe in the case of a RTR A Class! )

Super stuff, thanks Kieran!

You reminded me that there is that other Gareth, who is also still a member!

Good man Noel, thanks! Any idea on wheelbase by any chance?

Hi everyone, does anyone know what the length of each car in a 2600 class railcar is? Cheers! Fran

They go for big money on EBay these days. Don't think many were produced.

One Gareth is still a member, another one was politely (and rightfully) told to take his leave.

£90 for the twin pack is a decent price. One single Autoballaster in UK livery is €70 in Marks for instance. In hattons a Genny is £46 on its own. Though who knows how high it will go!

Overall black as per the roof doesn't capture the prototype though. It's a combination of silver, rust and diesel exhaust black. They do start out in life silver as far as I can remember. I have seen them painted silver as per Eamonn's suggestion and it really pops them out.

Sean Ryan will be the man to talk to Peter. Usually placed towards the back of the hall.

Irish Railway Models will be there this Sunday, happy to take orders and shoot the breeze!

As many of you probably know by now, there was an IRM delegation in Germany this weekend. We got to check out real trains too, here's some pics from Frankfurt Hbf and Nuremberg Hbf for those who are interested. Enjoy! ICE 1 Frankfurt Hbf 05022017 by franburke, on Flickr