Dead Kennedy

Again with utmost respect to IRM who are doing a superb job; i bought the ballast wagons but would have waited/ bought alternative CIE versions but was told there were no plans to produce future versions so i took the chance. I would be looking to sell my current ballasts to fund the CIE version if/when released. If a proportion of the original release of (excellent) ballasts had been CIE era they would probably have sold out quicker. The cements all issued with the CIE logo or 'bulk cement' wording and remained ( with a very small exception) that way until caked over in cement powder so saying that CIE era was favoured on that project is not entirely correct. IRM production is so good it is just frustrating to see a product launch and have to either pass it by and hope or get the wrong version to avert risk of never getting it or waiting maybe years for the right version to come out. I hope to see the blue Tara Mines and CIE roundel Fertilizers in the near future. Also, when producing Ammonia in the future, please consider the original CIE versions in early runs or maybe alternate between the three eras on projects. Skipping out on the spoil wagons and weed spray in IE livery gives me the chance to afford the Ferts & (hopefully) CIE era liners.

Would it be possible to produce a number of blank ballast plough vans and those interested could access the appropriate CIE decals off Railtec? All of my locomotives are CIE era. 121s due out some day will also cover the CIE era thoroughly.

Hi there, the ballast plough vans look superb and are priced very reasonably but very sad CIE original livery has not been produced. I hoped each new release of IRM models would be the last i'd ever buy, but rather than risking ending up with no ballast wagons i am having to take a chance on the later liveries and may have to purchase again in CIE livery if they come out in future. So many enthuasists on this site desperate for CIE livery. Also, if we make do & purchase IR and IE does this mean CIE versions will not be produced / phased out in future? Would IRM risk producing a CIE version if they feel most would be purchasers have settled for a later varient. I hope you find these comments constructive, they are not meant to be negative. Alan

Thank you both for your advice & assistance. Very much appreciated. I have also added a rake of Tara Mines Wagons with Railtec transfers. Alan

Hi there, I have listed Irish Freight Models produced rakes of ballast wagons (12) & cement bubbles (15) on ebay.ie. Individually made resin upper bodies with metal casts on Dapol wagons. Each is individually numbered and painted. Transfers have been sealed. No longer being produced.

Hi there, yes, A Class, C Class, Laminates, I think Murphy Models will do the 121 in time but would be prepared to prepay to help him along with the project also.