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Pender & Richards book (1967) refers to these four wagons introduced in 1954 for carrying gypsum. It details only wagons that were introduced by CIE although refers to other types (not tabulated in the book) that were inherited by CIE. I don't have an older reference than this. The 26666- series has 29 wagons seemingly on a 9'6" wheelbase but introduced as late as 1972. It's possible that a subset of the 12'0" ballast wagons also functioned as gypsums. If anyone has details of which ones would you please post these?

http://europe.nxtbook.com/nxteu/zahra/em_20130607/index.php?device=accessible&pg=25 Mentioned on here but I can't identify any on the photos

Touché, hehehe

Almost like you read my mind, Chris. I was wondering the same thing the day before yesterday while running some MM stock round a couple of ovals with switches. Just a shade off and they won't couple easily and occasional uncoupling with any blemish in the track work like a point etc. There has already been a thread on here in the last few month concerning uncoupling on gradients:(

I looked at Locos & Rolling Stock of CIE & NIR Doyle/Hirsch 2nd Ed. ('81) for the numbers for the gypsums and could only find one series 26666-94 on a 9'6" wheelbase. Initially I thought this was a error/typo so I got my hand on the 3rd Ed. 1987 where the same catalogue appears. Were there two separate sets of 20T gypsums as these ballasts (and just about everything else after the earlier 10' wheelbase wagons) are on a 12' wheelbase? :confused:

Most of the traditional irish breeds would have been Dexters (small stocky black, red) Kerry (larger, black) Some Moiled Cattle (red & white) Herefords also seem to be relatively common(red) but more recent I think. Occasional Jersey hanging around homesteads but much rarer. Friesians (black & white) are a newer breed. Somebody with a more intensive farming background may be able to oblige with timing details.

I'd prioritize as follows. Supertrain full rake. EGVs and Restaurant would have to be correct for Irish prototypes. Much easier than respraying this rake. Also P-P set and incomplete set in IE (maybe full rake and get rid of my incomplete Lima rake)

Cover all bases, …. or not great at arithmetic

Does anyone know if the Loksound 3.5 DS decoder can be reblown with new sound files or just the 4.0? There is a bewildering array of Bachmann class 20s out there and none too cheap. Figuring which have directional lighting is an issue also

YOu could be with there, JB. I didn't realize how popular these were in terms of road freight way back when Some interesting old news paper clippings on CIE truck haulage et al.

Maybe someone who has ordered one could confirm this for certain?

During the week, I was lucky enough to get up close with one of Union Pacific's mainline locomotives, General Electric's AC45CCTE, so I thought I'd post a few shots as there seems to be a few UP fans on the site Union Pacific classes the General Electric Evolution Series 4400hp ES44AC with AC traction motors as "C45ACCTE". Currently UP is the only railroad who uses the Controlled Tractive Effort software which reduces the tractive effort by the rear locomotive in lighter top'n'tailed freight trains to reduce derailment risk for lighter wagons in the middle of the train Head to head 'Bag of bits' Front Bogie UP operates 938 production ES44AC units in addition to other variants

I was considering using the rtr version rather than the kit just to minimize the amount of construction for the novice modeler. http://dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=177_60_87_159&product_id=457 I think they come glazed, with interiors but obviously you would need to do a lot of work to realign the interior (and not tho sure what to do with brakes and GSVs). Obviously there is a compromise of 6mm to be made for the prototypical coaches to be reduced from 61'6" to 60' to for the Stanier Period 3 coaches. The prototype was 9'11" wide by comparison with the Park Royals and some other which were 10'2"(1mm in OO) I don't have a reference for the British LMS prototypes and found it difficult to source the prototypical dimensions online (width). Would appreciate any information on this and how well the Dapol OO model conforms to that prototype

There seems to be the option of the 1:1 scale also if I have found the correct vehicle here http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C488215#

I've developed much more of an interest in freight also and would definitely buy a copy

Richie, that's exactly what I meant what you just stated. Merely that some of the models may be available from third parties other than directly from Irish Railway models as you have just confirmed. I didn't mention gain or anything else in that statement nor was it implied.

So the run would have to be increased for the same delivery date or this is for sale on a secondary market. Wrenneire said he might have some for sale (possibly as singles)

I would imagine it will all come down to demand

It would seems to make sense that if if people were to 'order' on the website and actually pay at least the deposit. There may or may not be enough for a second run any time soon. Personally I'd be more interested in whatever might come after the bubbles. Many may prefer a new model rather than more of one already produced, at least in the near term

Haha:ROFL:

I think this created the impression that you were aiming for twelve as modellers prefer individually numbered wagons and few will be running a rake of three ballasts:(

I understood there would be twelve running numbers so that modellers buying four packs could potentially have individual running numbers on all wagons?

Good morning, Noel, The BSGV overlays are priced at $53.00 NZ +$10 postage (approx. £22 Stg + £4.5 postage) The $NZ has taken a tumble in recent months which results in a real reduction. I think the other are similarly proced. I'll check later Could you post that link to Kieran's build on the RMWeb site please?

John emailed me to say that the coach sides are all sold out, but he can order the sides by special order direct from the engraver subject to a minimum order for certain types of coach. Would anyone else be interested in one or more of the following JM Design Overlays for CIE Laminate coaches? The minimum number required for a special are on the left of each coach side, 3 each for the SO, BSO or BSGSV 1 - Buffet Car 2 - Side Corridor Standard 3 - Standard Open 3 - Brake Standard Open http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/4591-J-M-Design-overlays-for-Dapol-coaches/page4 3 - Brake Standard Steam Generator Van I would like to take maybe one of each, maybe a couple of the SO. If anyone else is interested in acquiring some or wishing to extend a rake with any, could you please post on this thread? Just to remind, these coaches were built in the early 1950s using traditional coach building techniques similar in construction and general design to the Bredins built in the 1930s. The laminates were built in the late 50s the body work was constructed using pre-fabricated panel techniques using panels laminated from aluminium, insulation and plywood. The BSSGVs were late 1970s rebuilds of Corridor Standard coaches into Brake Standard Steam Generator Vans to replace the last of the Tin Vans still in service (see some excellent pictures of the coaches above)

CIE/IR/IE two-axle ballast wagon multi-pack €110.00 A three-wagon pack of the iconic two-axle ballast/mineral wagon. Features: NEM coupling housing RP25.110 darkened profile wheel sets with 14.4mm back to backs, and 26mm over pin points Etched steel factory fitted parts Extra fine factory fitted detail plastic parts DJModels ‘Quick Load’ ballast load Individual lettering from real wagons for authenticity Out of stock