flange lubricator

No problem , I got them in 2016 .It would be great if Studio Scale Models did an overlay of the MK2C FO which would do IE 4103 ,4104, 4105,4106,4107 also Mk2B Fk overlay which would do 4109 4401,4402 and 4112 (which was a MK2C Fk)

I got them from Ermine models in the UK don't know if they are still about here's a link via RM web http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/107085-ermine-models-mk2c-etched-sides/

Thanks Noel I white primer to cover the BR colours then a few coats of RAL2011.

Cheers Paul yes working on another Mk2a FK 4114, I am also converting a hornby Mk2e to a Mk2c FO with brass overlays from http://www.erminemodels.co.uk/

This has to be the longest time to reply in the history of this site ! my apologies I have moved house in the meantime and am only getting back to sorting modelling matters now attached is a picture of Irish Rail Mk2a 4113 which was converted from a bachmann Mk2a FK , I filled in the centre door and fitted an open seating arrangement which is how Irish Rail converted the original. Interestingly enough the Bachmann Mk2a FK BR number is E13468, Irish Rail 4113 original BR number was E13469 the next in sequence .

The simplicity of your layout and your keen eye for detail the whole scene oozes atmosphere.

Looks great , in 1965 the then CIE ran a number of speed trials on the Dublin -Cork Line one of the trains was that very consist 1 HV , 1 Craven and 1 LV hauled by 2 (B) GM's they managed to do the journey in 2 1/2 hours non stop and not exceeding 75/80 mph .

the 20' flats look great .

Such a simple layout I think that is what makes it so wonderful.

The Bill Bedford overlay has the correct door arrangement for the ex bck as used by CIE/I.E. the RPSI may have closed the double door during its overhaul in RPSI ownership. Great work on the recent BSK conversion .

Amazing job , just show's you what can be done , the Lima MK1 is very basic by today's standards but by adding new buffers good paint job and of course the B5 bogies it brings it up great .

looking great

Or could the orange window frames be on the other side ?

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reminds me of seeing them working the Tullamore cement circa 2003

looks great

Cie used both types the vast majority of coaches the park royals , laminate's and buffet car's were fitted with as Glover Called A "lightweight" Commonwealth Bogie this is the 8'0"version the type used on BR is 8'6" wheelbase version 100mph capable , these were fitted to the later CIE Laminates 1497-1503 (built 1962) Full Firsts 1145 1146 (built 1963) and retro fitted to Kitchen cars 2403 and 2407. https://www.flickr.com/photos/126254131@N05/32494867636/in/photolist-pHqkHU-RvsG6j-Ruhxhn-QfyGUB-RvsG3y-RvsGdU-oicfnr-RDBsRB-d5Ynwq-RBRLcn-Yz415C-oeTV96-8FaJBh-ode2vv-8FaVJL-RnTtax-a5Jepb-T6UVWv-RpPppH-fL8vMA-ouikCf-otppuo-ovaymX-rpcHYS-x6GAdn-yAf8U4-xgUYFi-ow5sLc-x5oSgY-oszDny-Tzb8UN-wZ9Jxq-wk1QLN-xgz6dM-wNxudo-xeAWS7-xJK9QR-v9mYBk-wZJUrh-oermBp-x5Q4sQ-x8bxEi-wbiXaP-x5oPTw-tDzL98-x6GxaP-x6GuMn-oeqtVr-x69RLz-x6GtWz

very interesting work well done

Received my packs A,B,C and D yesterday really outstanding models well done guys.

That sounds like a great idea for kit Weshty , a fret with the vents (or complete sides) , the roof covers , the filler pipe casing and the fuel tanks.

I see oxford rail is also doing a B class tank wagon with a revised suspension I think this means the addition of J hangers which would make them the nearest yet to the Irish /CIE ESSO wagons and best of all Hattons are advertising them on pre order for £16.50 that makes them about €19.00!! https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/products/class-b-tank-esso-unbranded-black-revised-suspension-47792-or76tkb002

There is also a nice picture of 233 on the 0500 Athy Cement ex Limerick passing Cherryville Junction in the IRRS journal no 65 Oct 1974 233 is in Supertrain livery with no GM headlight so it still had the Maybach engune fitted nice orange bubbles too .

In answer to your original question Stephen the cement Bubbles 25050 series were the first bulk cement (powder) wagons built in a number of batches starting in 1964 with the last ones being built in 1972 , these were added too by the arrival of the 12 bogie wagons 33001 series in 1979.In addition CIE built pallet cement wagons 28001 series starting in 1976/77 with steel doors being later converted to tarpaulin's these wagon's were used for bagged cement prior to these wagons being used, bagged cement would have been transported in 12 ton covered wagons of 'H' Vans.

Well if its on Wikipedia it must be true , I said 1979 from my recollection , i was on a IRRS visit to Inchicore Works on July 1979 and that was the first occasion I and a few others came across them sitting there lined up brand new having just arrived , the only loco adapted to work the time was 189 with the rest of the fleet being adapted over time except for the A class . Over the years you would see up to 11 of them in one train never saw 12 myself together there was always one in for repair or spare . I also remember a member of staff in Limerick telling me that they were difficult wagon to completely discharge(compared with the bubbles) with cement being left at each end and building up over time I think they last worked in Dec 2009 on the Limerick -Waterford cement.

Bagged cement has been carried by the railway prior to the use of the pallet cement wagons the bagged cement was transported in 'H' vans going back to GNR(I) days. The Bogie bulk cement wagon's arrived in 1979 there were a total of 12 of these wagons 33001-33012.