Noel

What a superb thread and gold dust quality information on the old goods trains that once dominated all rail traffic in Ireland. The formation below behind B130 about to drop some wagons off at Gort is similar to what you describe above and inspiring for layout operation. A goods train without a brake van at the end was like a sentence without a punctuating full stop. A bunch of fitted wagons behind a baby GM looked deprived and incomplete without a brake/guards van. Thanks for the info @jhb171achill

Yes looks a bit like a BR class 24. The extended buffer beam helps slightly with the illusion. Probably a kit bash of some type

Hope it goes well. Unfortunately you are listed more then once in some categories so that could dilute the vote(ie two listings in 00 wagons). Strategic voting called for perhaps I voted for the 1st item in each case when you have more than one entry per category.

Done

Cheers, most of the boxes are empty with the stock on the layout being used, except for one or two wagons in the weathering queue.

As a customer I have voted confidence in IRMs great products over the years by putting money where my mouth was, and expect this to continue. Looking forward to running A class locos on the layout in due course, and a Deltic hauling BR ExLMS rakes.

Understand Fran, Apologies I just asked as you were on the forum today and I was just looking for a quick reminder to save me having to re-read the entire thread. You mentioned a possible date to me for the Kegs at the Dublin show but I forgot, and the early post on this thread on Ferts mentioned "The Ferts are due late Q2 2018." My vague memory of what you said to me at the show was after Christmas for the Kegs and Ferts (ie Q1.2020). Would that be a reasonable assumption? I was particularly taken by the Keg sample at the show.

Hi Fran ( @Warbonnet ). Any news on the new Keg and Fertiliser wagon time scale? Also if you don't mind the question, are the 001(A) livery variants likely to all land at the same time In March or in batches of specified liveries? Thanks. Noel

Love those H-Vans. Thousands of them transported goods around Ireland for many decades. Come on IRM you produced stunning modern era wagons, how about some H-Vans and Bulleid open wagons both the core of Irish goods traffic for over 50 years.

Are the models HO scale size or 00 scale?

Thank you for reply Fran. I'll give the 'pointers' a try on one or two of the wagons when I get some time. I'll hold off weathering until sorted. Noel

Hi Fran Thank you for this information. Is there an option to return affected wagons to IRM to have them remedied? Noel

Stunning photo scene.

Class job. Understated and subtle which is very realistic and makes them look superb.

Wishing all fellow model train drivers a special, restful and joyous Christmas with their loved ones and friends. Don't spend too much time in the Workshop

I paint an oval of gloss varnish, wait 48hr for it to completely dry, apply decal over it using decal fix and then allow to dry for 24-48hr, then apply matt or satin varnish over it to seal as required. Rushing the process can trap moisture which may cause milky translucent look.

Ditto guys. Have a special Christmas with your loved ones, friends and families

An online shop has no online ordering facility for the models, just stone age 1960s style Mail Order Forms that were common in Britain in the 1960s, with payment by cheque, postal order, or postal money order. Sorry for moaning but that's just jurassic beyond fossil trading. An online shop that uses paper, post, and takes days to place an order via snail mail. Do they not realise folks don't write cheques anymore, nor put paper in envelopes, stick stamps on envelopes and then physical walk to a letter box. Some UK model suppliers are the same, paper catalogs, send SAE for price lists, don't take credit cards not online boilings. Lost in an 1950s world. I'm a member or RPSI and know its staffed by wonderful volunteers but even tiny clubs have online payment options using PayPal, or other eCommerce stores in a box. It's so easy to set up. At least they have moved to Eventbrite for some of their rail tour bookings, but only a few years ago it was post'n'paper too. Its 2019 after all.

Personally I’d recommend the ‘NCE power cab’ as an excellent starter set in DCC. Alternatively the Roco z21 white set if you would like to use wireless smartphones as touch screen cabs. Good for custom labelling sound buttons but poor for tactile feedback of throttle control or one handed blind shunting operations. Personally I love the ergonomics of the NCE dog bone cab with its throttle control and all the function buttons, dead easy to set up too. Horses for courses, try as many as you can before buying. There are other systems like Zimo (expensive), ESU (very expensive games console cab), Lenz, MRC/Guagemaster prodigy, Digitrax, etc. The Roco z21 white set are usually supplied only with train sets but regularly sold separately on eBay, etc (ie separated from Roco train sets). If you are into shunting style of operating and/or using a shunting layout you may prefer a system with physical throttle controls or buttons to touchscreen throttle slider that requires eyes on. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/303272292648?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F5282-53468-19255-0%2F1%3Ficep_ff3%3D2%26pub%3D5575403800%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5338374302%26customid%3D303272292648%26icep_item%3D303272292648%26ipn%3Dpsmain%26icep_vectorid%3D229543%26kwid%3D902099%26mtid%3D824%26kw%3Dlg%26srcrot%3D5282-53468-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2226965775782%26rvr_ts%3D1ab8dd7d16f0ac3d36476d56fff362cb&ul_noapp=true https://www.ebay.ie/itm/362793203467?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F5282-53468-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D2%26toolid%3D10039%26campid%3D5338471094%26customid%3D101_194_235%26item%3D362793203467%26vectorid%3D229543%26lgeo%3D1%26srcrot%3D5282-53468-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2227148179707%26rvr_ts%3D1aba51b316f0a4d12ab74067ffda3089&ul_noapp=true

Fran, Thanks for the update and the tip re the axle box lube. When do you think the A classes may be here? I've kadee'd mine already and now its time for a light weathering of the chassis and the containers. Beautiful wagons yet again. Looking forward to the Fertilisers in the new year.

Thanks for that Stephen. My order for the Bells hadn't arrived as of yet so wasn't sure. Since also ordered CIE + B&I and pre-ordered ferts.

A judicious bit of bogie weathering should soon cover the modern green/blue colours (ie for 1970s running). Fortunately ordered a set of B&I wagons yesterday.

Fab. I see you've kadee'd, which did you go for no 19s?

I have bought some they are on the way. Just interested to see what the B&I ones looked like and the colour shade.