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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

I was hoping you'd offer, Des. John, I'd take two if there's enough interest from other modellers. (I'll email you tonight when I get home regarding the other etches)

Some of the packs will have been purchased for sale on the secondary market so I am sure they will become available at some point. Additional personal requirements may be satisfied in this fashion, so we'll see about a re-run. With demand this high it would have been nice to have the wagons in a slightly different finish like the gypsums. Easy enough to fix, I guess. Since everything has sold pre-production there will be no need to have these in the model shops as potentially contemplated earlier in the thread. The chassis (as I understand it) is common to several of the freights so by undoing those two screws on the underside another body could be mounted on top. Potentially this should make production of anything else mounted on the same chassis cheaper due to reduced tooling costs. We shall know in time, no doubt.

This would be the current model from them but I do not know if that is used on any of the more current rolling stock. I couldn't retrieve their 1960s version in the archives (since we barely had computers or internet). Anyway just to give a flavor for what it was. As you say, obviously mechanical way back then Personally I enjoy the discussion regarding the models from an educational standpoint. The model will be good no doubt but will be a model after all. I'd like to get it/them as close to the real thing(s) as much as possible so I don't need to fiddle with it if I don't choose to do so. Me too! For me these are things of beauty and I'll get one of each

This would be the current model from them but I do not know if that is used on any of the more current rolling stock. I couldn't retrieve their 1960s version in the archives (since we barely had computers or internet). Anyway just to give a flavor for what it was.

Newbie indeed. Hi Dave, welcome to the forum and thanks for posting. Thanks for that description, makes perfect sense now. Many thanks, Rich. Comment appreciated I'd get the deposit down on it, Rich, the shekels have a way of turning up on time for delivery. I ordered another rake for gypsums. Oh, boy!

You may be right, JB. I know it's B&W but when you look at the cab and the tipping body they're very different shades on the outside. Obviously the photo is lit from behind and to the right of the photographer and the inside of the tipping body looks darker of course.

Very interesting G, I've never noticed one with the red buffer beam either. Must dig out my copy:tumbsup: It's very noticeable when the 121 is adjacent to the coaching stock

Sorry, David Always hard when your pride and joy that has been cared for lovingly takes a nose dive. Good luck with restoring her

For anyone whose interested I think it's this The Hasler® Optical Pulse Generator The design of the Hasler® Optical Pulse Generator has been made suitable to resist most extreme mechanical and thermal stress. The technology is based on an optical system that operates in the infrared range. It is possible to have two different frequencies per revolution and up to six electrically isolated sensors. The pulse generator delivers the signals for measuring and recording the distance as well as the speed, for wheel slip and slide sensing, for various control and safety functions, train safety system, etc. Due to its accuracy and reliability, Hasler® Optical Pulse Generators are used for different signalling applications, e.g. ETCS.

Some great and nostalgic shots there, especially the 1992 visit:tumbsup:

The CAD images look very impressive. It's pretty instructive having the various parts picked out in different colors for those not used to looking at the mechanical aspect of the wagons. I think I finally understand some basic things like how the manual and vacuum braking systems actually work, the vacuum pipe diverting round one side of the wagon etc. This probably seems pretty basic and intuitive to modelers more familiar with rolling stock having had opportunity to be closer to the wagons due to career, or longevity as railway enthusiasts etc. Of course it's hard to find a shot of the prototype from this angle. I'm not sure if the discharge doors underneath open symmetrically on both sides or there are doors on only one side only? Still working out where these are hinged etc? Looking forward to these even more now:-bd

Never saw the bulk beets in action. Nice shots of 112 helping out with that. Hopefully we might see this back in 2017? Will there be a factory somewhere?

This seems to be the prototypical Leyland Comet Tipper in service with CIE. Seems like an easy conversion and would look well with a few decals. Would have been interested in a couple of these "A GOOD TIP - USE CIE TRANSPORT"

I have a MM0112 myself. That's a great move to include these minor livery 'discrepancies'. Good excuse to use her on a CIE based layout:trains:

If you can't stop the online order then there is a larger group of HO modelers out there that would be happier with the scale

What's the pipe coming from the axle box on 177? Looks like window was replaced with some thing too?

John, I was wondering how these were progressing/whether they are still available or sold out?

Some smashing shots there, Rich. Learned a lot from this thread. I have so much more of an appreciation for 121s since it started. Really looking forward to these babies coming out:dancing: