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  1. leslie10646
    I thank Leyney for his concern, but anyone who has tried to buy one of the Blessed Oliver’s corrugated opens from Provincial Wagons over the last year has been told “I don’t do that kit any more”! It was the most obvious wagon for IRM to do, as they were truly ubiquitous, and are an appropriate wagon to hang behind an A, B, or C Class. IRM broke the news to me gently a while ago and I’ve kept quiet. After 371 sales of the Open, we’ve worn out a brave few moulds! After the UTA Spoil Wagon, I’d suggest that it was Michael Rayner’s masterpiece – those corrugations took a bit of patience to master. For those of you who haven’t built one, the brake gear (IRM’s protype looks good in this department) is spindly and the kit includes half a dozen STAPLES to fashion it! So, good luck to IRM, my order for some is going in now!
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    Talking of the Accurascale "Manor", when Richard McLachlan and I noted that the lads had done "ANTHONY Manor", we knew just had to buy one for Oisin, the Great Man's (ANTHONY McDonald, RIP) son. So we presented the appropriately named engine to the young man on Sunday at Blackrock. Thanks, IRM / Accurascale for producing the perfect memorial to a simply super guy, who we all miss.
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    And, last but not least, handing the NCC Sentinel and its train to a delighted team from the North Down Society. I look forward to seeing it running on "Antrim".
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    Handover N0.2. With the MRSI guys on "ARDMORE" admiring Bob's 2-4-2T and a cattle train. Later, after exhibiting it on my sales stand, I brought them the McDonnell 0-4-4T with its mixed goods set. Bob, I can tell you that they were delighted.
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    Just to say a big "Thank you" to Paul and his willing team who put on a terrific show over the weekend. It was great to meet a load of guys from this forum who not only made themselves known, but also emptied my Bagged Cement Van boxes. I'm happy to report that the Ulysses delivered Richard and I safely to a rainy Holyhead and that Richard single-handed drove us to Reading - dreadful weather throughout - so wet that we couldn't have exchanged seats without getting drowned. Record early arrival - 6am and straight to bed until midday! Richard has just reported in that he's safely home to Ipswich after much detouring due to roadworks etc. As usual, we are both whacked, but happy that we made the trip. Thanks again, SDMRC, and all who bought my wagons.
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    Sean, thanks for posting the piccie. I agree with "DJ" the layout looks great and the vans look at home!
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    Yep, Patrick (Good to see you yesterday) the wagons look at home there. WCR, glad you liked the wee van. The Broken Wheel sold out early yesterday. When Paddy M came, I had to dip into the reserve (Family / people I'd forgotten .....) - but who wouldn't oblige a gentleman who has MADE the Irish hobby? Down to last half dozen snails. If there's the demand (Speak up!), another Wheel with a different number will follow. I like the two colour Broken Wheel (which Claire in The Studio at Dapol got so nicely), so I won't need too much persuading. Also an a Bauxite body / roof version when I dig out the photos.
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    Thanks, Niles. I've emptied a boxful of each to date at The Show (close on a hundred wagons). Paul Daly (great exhibition Paul, thanks) came by and removed the empty cartons. He'd earlier bought a couple of the wagons himself. Down to about twenty "Broken Wheels". Thanks to all who dropped by and said "Hi" and have made a little investment. Leslie
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    Handover Day. A little photo for Bob, so that he can see KMCE and Yours Truly transacting the Deed. I displayed Bob's J15 (157) and train on my stand at Blackrock until Ken turned up today - so this is the Handover. Bob, your GSWR 2-4-2T and Cattle Train took No.157's place. We'll get a photo of that train on "Ardmore" tomorrow. Needless to say, the passing folk greatly admired the train and one little man explained the relevant parts of the steam loco to his Dad. An enthusiast in the making. It was a privilege to display them.
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    You'll find Richard and I in Room C - we're Stand 14. Over half of the run of Cement vans have gone, I'm delighted to say. Quite a few already in the post to new owners, including a certain gent in the Canaries....... Richard has done transfers of the Crests of several large Irish railway companies - GNR, DNGR, GSR etc. On sale on my stand mini sheets at €5 and maxi sheets at €10. Come and say hallo and let me know WHO you are - it's nice to put a face to a name (or pseudo name!). Leslie
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    I’m happy to report that I have another supply of the RCH standard open wagons, as built by the GNR – both four plank and six plank. The bodies are 3D printed by Marc Dobson of Pre Grouping Railways, and they are on a Smallbrook chassis. A specially-made minisheet of lettering with correct numbers is included. The samples below built for me in full GNR "Bling" by Galteemoreof this Parish. A SIMILAR wagon ran on the Southern lines of GSR and MGWR, at least, but were a little different in the height of floor and of course axleboxes. But, if you want to accept the “Two Foot” rule, I’ll chuck in a few Snails! JB will remind me that VERY few would have survived the onset of the corrugated Bulleid wagons from the late fifties onwards. £32 or €35 each Off to church on this God-given day.
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    Hi Colin The GNR built them 1954 (to 1956, I believe). On dissolution of GN, they all went to CIE as they were intended for Drogheda Cement traffic. CIE would have run them with Snail logo as per 2211N - see above - until late sixties when the Broken Wheel would have replaced the Snail.
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    Good morning, Gents As of now, half of the run of the new wagons is "Spoken for". It would be helpful, and also ensure that you're not disappointed, if I knew when you were planning to collect the wagons at Blackrock, please? Could "Flying Snail", "Gabal Lum", "Sean", "The Bandon Tank", "Fishplate Seven", "Jarl", "Derek", Traction Man", "DB Joe", "Branno", "Leyney", "Phil350", "Louth", "West Cork Railway", "Rosslare Ranger" please PM me and give me their usual names and which day they are picking up their wagons at Blackrock, please? Then I'll know how many wagons I still have to sell! Thanks. Leslie
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    Hi Derek You have three reserved. Can you send me your "real" name, so I can note your reservation correctly. It's be useful to know when you're attending. WHICH Brake van - the GSWR one or the GNR one. Thanks for the interest Leslie
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    Well, Dapol DID make the "Broken Wheel" version on Monday and they've arrived and been photographed. A word of explanation - no doubt JHB will correct me if I'm wrong - with the advent of the famous (hats off to IRM) Bubbles, these Bagged Cement vans ceased to be used for their original purpose and reverted to simply being "Really Useful Vans". Hence the "Return to Drogheda (Cement Factory) no longer was pertinent, so it was obliterated (almost) by a swipe of grey paint, likewise the "16 tons" referring to the capacity. Did that mean that they were the highest capacity four wheel vans in CIE, until the PALVans? I think that the studio at Dapol (three cheers for Claire) and the factory have done a nice job. I hope that you like them too?
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    I've started my packing up of kits for selling at Blackrock. As usual, if there's something which you want, please let me know and I'll set it aside for you. To save me needlessly bringing "Northern stuff" over, if any of you want "NCC "Brown vans" or "Spoil Wagons", can you let me know, please. I plan to leave them in the UK. You see, I need the space in the vehicle as I'm also bringing half of Bob Sankey's 7mm Irish trains, en route to clubs in Ireland. Thanks in advance and thanks for the interest shown in the new RTR vans. The "Broken Wheel" one was made, on schedule, on Monday and should be with me by Thursday, when I'll post a photo.
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    I'll have B121 in Grey to sell at Blackrock, so no postage, if you pick it up. Still with accessories in bag, so Lambeg Man probably never used it! €140.
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    And the 1961 All Ireland Tour ........ Lance King Collection, copyright IRRS I don't think it's as late as that, JIm, as the first coach is in blue and cream and I don't remember those on steam trains as late as 1963.
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    Hi Noel I'm sorry that you have had difficulty with my "website". The "links" are on the right hand side of the Home page - offering "About us"; contacting us"; "Exhibitions"; "Home" and "News". The last one announces the new wagon 2211N and its UK price £17. As Dave says above "provincialwagons.com" will take you to the site, as will a query "Provincial Wagons" - my site comes top of the page on Google. My preferred way to deal with orders is through my e-mail, which gets looked at regularly. I do apologise for the exceedingly amateur website. I just haven't got the knack, patience or time to conquer "Wordpress" - I even bought the book, but it remains a Black Art! I'll stick to "The Good Book" - a much better read!
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    Brave man. Good luck with the re-engineering!
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    Thanks, Derek According to Dapol, they are making them tomorrow, 16th. Fingers tightly crossed. However, the "Flying Snail" version was with me before its scheduled build date! I'll know precisely when I get a demand for a Grand or so from Andrea in their accounts department! I promise that you folk will be the first to know! In terms of Expressions of Interest, the "Wheel" version is nearly half spoken for, and the Snail, over a third. Leslie
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    Get on with it, Patrick. Mine used to be Armagh, I think 35ft LONG would do it. I have an old map from the museum. That's why the Dream Layout is Portadown jct - roundhouse (to use the Flesichmann turntable), trains TO Armagh, via Richhill. Masses of trains through each day. Of course, I've been beaten to it by William (?) Redpath. I've got the track down, close to proper trackplan too, just a matter of bringing it up Mr Redpath's level of scenery. He's got the layout, and I've got the rolling stock!
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    Good man - how many? A "Proper" name would be good, then I can reserve one for you. Send me a pM. Thanks Leslie
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    Your name's on one, Patrick, thanks. As you're in UK, I'm happy to post it to you.
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    Now, lads, I'm not in IRM's league, so no photos of containers just a big box from Dapol a couple of hours ago. At least the first one looks fine ..... Fingers crossed for the second one. this was a week early! Back to a bit of labelling, certificates etc ..... Blackrock is just around the corner (time-wise)
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