west_clare_wanderer

Thank you!!

Fantastic! I think we've all told ourselves "NO MORE TRUCKS" but we keep on falling for it.... And, if you keep buying them all up, it is good news for my wallet! You've got enough stock in that cabinet to run a small branch line mind! Yummy

It shows how successful Accurascale have become when they can acquire a big, well established company such as Heljan. I'm taking that as a really good positive for our little niche corner of the world

Wow! Accurascale/IRM continue on the path to world domination! This could open the door to a lot of interesting developments. I look forward to seeing what transpires.

Sorry, what a goon I am. I typed that jn a rush and was completely wrong! You've correctly identified the right one. Sorry

Removed due to my idiocy!!

Another thumbs up for the OSI website https://osi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/d5bdc7daef3e4537b67caa31dfcc42d5. It's an amazing resource. I do warn you though, you'll lose hours and hours of your life to it just exploring!

Just rediscovered this.... have you any more photos @cloggydog. It's a wonderful little layout. Then tthe big question..... when will the Irish version break free?

Let us know how you get on with the conversion

Once again, IRM astound me with their wonderful customer service. After months of having a full website basket, I finally pulled the trigger on my big order for wagons at 13.30 yesterday afternoon. I assumed delivery would be towards the middle of next week...... At 11.15 this morning, a big parcel lands on my doorstep! It's incredible. I couldn't be happier. Thank you guys!

To echo others, for me a 141 would have to be the protoype. For exactly the same reason that PM picked it 20 years ago. Long lived, compact, widespread. Dare I say, good looking too! They're the perfect small diesel. Sadly, could you honestly see a manufacturer selling 1,000 units in 7mm scale? I'd love to be proved wrong, but I just cannot see there being the demand. Say if it was a 141, most folks might buy one, two at a push, but not the dozen that some purchased in 4mm scale! PS - I also love the G Class, and it would suit small shunting layouts, but they are more niche (and we need one in 4mm scale!!). PPS - that looks great

Thanks very much for the tip off. I'll reach out to them

EDIT: Please see latest post for most up to date 'wants list' Hi all. I'm looking a few packs of IRM wagons that have long sold out, in order to fill gaps in my collection. Firstly, some oil tankers: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/b-class-tank-wagons Secondly, some magnesite ore wagons, like these: https://www.accurascale.com/collections/magnesite-ore-wagons Diesel oil tanks: https://www.accurascale.com/products/cie-diesel-fuel-oil-tank-wagon-black-pack-1 Brown CIE grain wagons: https://www.accurascale.com/products/cie-bulleid-bulk-grain-wagon-brown-cie-roundel-era-pack-1 Finally, maybe some Bulleid opens with a grey chassis (flying snail era), like these: https://www.accurascale.com/products/cie-12t-corrugated-open-wagon-flying-snail-pack-1 I appreciate this is the longest of longshots, but you don't know until you ask! I should add that I am on the right-hand island at the moment, which means GB or the North based is best. Thank you very much for looking. David

Well, I've just pulled the trigger! Lots of lovely wagons hopefully heading my way in the near future Thanks in advance to the guys at IRM. You've drained my modelling kitty once again!

Ah no! They're here! I've been putting off a much bigger order on the basis that I'll do it together with the palvans...... my bank manager isn't going to like the damage......

They never seem to get anywhere do they.... There must be on hell of a strong current on that canal!

Thanks very much, I'm sure many could find that useful. I like the fact you've developed and added to the basic plan. Whilst I do like the Timesaver it can be a little contrived. Whereas what you've produced looks so natural. Interesting operation is what it should be about.... After all this is supposed to be fun! It looks like there is many hours of play value in your little layout

Thanks very much for your reply. It's much appreciated. They look absolutely fantastic! Far better than my bodged old Mainline 5-plank opens, repainted with a flying snail! They are as crude as it comes

Great to see you back with this @Celtic_transport. It looks like you've put a lot of work into that frame and that it's very well engineered! Really looking forward to your next steps.

You're making great progress! If you don't mind me asking, what is the origin of those two wooden open wagons on the front road? Keep the updates coming

Thanks, they look great! I'll have to get hold of some to try it myself.

Great i cannot wait to see. Sounds like one step backwards but three forward! Progress is never linear after all. I look forward to seeing your next update in due course.

Thanks, I really appreciate your reply. The cobbles/setts/stones (I don't know what to call them!) On the quayside look superb. I'll have to look out for that woodland scenics stuff, as I would like to try something similar. Is the cobble sheet which you have put between the rails card/paper based or like plasticard? Thanks again

Hi @Celtic_transport, I've just had an enjoyable recap of the thread and was wondering if you had made any further progress with this? No worries at all if no. It's got the makings of a super little layout Take care, David