Noel

About to depart Killarney

073 and 071 coupled in a double consist

Killarney second visit

Yes we did. I'll repost the missing attachments one post at a time to avoid the vbulletin glitch. First one below.

Hi Kevin. Unfortunately not, website only has a downloadable PDF order form for mail order use. The coaches are not on RPSI's online shop as they are being managed directly by RPSI dublin. Noel

As far as I know these are an RPSI product rather than through the Murphy Model channel. MM obviously assisted RPSI get them produced. Marks may be fulfilling a limited quantity on behalf of RPSI, but I saw somewhere payments had to be made to RPSI. Don't hang about they only made 250 sets.

Not working for me either now. I'll repost them as embedded photos tomorrow. There is a bug in the forum that's deleting attached JPG files about an hour or two after they are attached. (I.e. Vbulletin thinks they were not referenced so auto deleted after a timeout). This seems to only affect posts with more than one attachment.

You've transformed those wagons into something really special. Class job.

RPSI 3 Craven Coach set bought on board the 071 double header RPSI 'Munster Double' rail tour train today. These lovely models are a birthday present from my soul mate. Nice presentation box. The RPSI train right now has eight cravens + GSV hauled by 073 and 071. The noise is stirring when the two GMs hit notch 8.

Very impressed with RPSI rail tour organisation and the train. EDIT - attachments gone. Please see later posts in this thread.

RPSI 3 Craven coach set on board RPSI train now. Great trip so far

Nice one Fran. Four of us in the 2nd coach waving

There are plenty of Irish N gauge 3D models available on shapeways: A Class loco https://www.shapeways.com/product/3FN5T8J96/n-scale-irish-railways-a-class?optionId=544872 C Class loco https://www.shapeways.com/product/JJ9BRY73C/cie-class-c201-n-scale?optionId=384093 071 Class loco https://www.shapeways.com/product/D4WZNFH5D/cie-class-071-n-scale?optionId=407067 141/181 Class loco https://www.shapeways.com/product/GNXBTYWKN/cie-class-141-181-locomotive-n-scale?optionId=392047 201 Class loco https://www.shapeways.com/product/BEJBHYWTD/ie-class-201-locomotive-n-scale?optionId=337680 Cement Bubble https://www.shapeways.com/product/8CVL8ULD4/cie-bulk-quot-bubble-quot-cement-tank-n-scale?optionId=335447 Cement Bubble 6 pack https://www.shapeways.com/product/4KTMPGAX2/6-pack-cie-bulk-quot-bubble-quot-cement-tank-n-scale?optionId=335507 Bogie Cement https://www.shapeways.com/product/DKCS2QAJP/n-scale-irish-bogie-cement-tank?optionId=522874 Double Beet Wagon https://www.shapeways.com/product/KPMG7FZFB/cie-beet-wagon-n-scale?optionId=336578 Bulleid open Wagon https://www.shapeways.com/product/H9T89G9HX/cie-bullied-open-wagon-n-scale?optionId=351827 Park Royal Coach https://www.shapeways.com/product/95EE2GWBC/n-scale-irish-railways-park-royal-suburban-coach?optionId=57770903 Bogie Fertiliser https://www.shapeways.com/product/S2AMM4YDU/irish-railways-fertilizer-wagon-n-scale?optionId=63402488 Craven Coach https://www.shapeways.com/product/2ZKCS2ASA/cie-cravens-built-coach-n-scale?optionId=341103 Craven Coach https://www.shapeways.com/product/P4V4YPTSE/cravens-built-coach-n-scale-without-base-plate?optionId=336408 Dutch GSV https://www.shapeways.com/product/MAZMU22R6/n-scale-werkspoor-dundalk-gen-van?optionId=517373 Irish Bogies https://www.shapeways.com/product/2DD4HLVFK/1-pair-of-n-scale-standard-irish-railway-bogies?optionId=353254

They do look a little less tall in this pic, about 6", but photos can be deceptive. Photo from: http://steverabone.com/RailwayPhotographs/ With hindsight the uniload concept looked like a great idea to replace the movements that 'pick up freight' wagons needed with a simple and quick fork lift operation for passing trains. Made ventilated vans redundant.

Hi Tony. One of the reasons Gerry's superb layout works so well is the availability of quality N gauge RTR BR Outline locos and rolling stock. There are no RTR Irish locos or rolling stock for N gauge, so it would need resprays of British outline N gauge models, or if diesel era possibly 3D bodies to put on modified BR chassis, or adapted N gauge kits. If you are going for steam era than it will be easier for you to convert British outline RTR stock. For modern era there are suppliers of vinyl body transfers as an alternative to repainting. Noel

Thanks Jonathan. That's very interesting and quite helpful in the context of another C class, a pair of A classes and a 101 I am hoping to complete early this winter. Your encyclopaedic knowledge of Irish railways combined with the clear and concise way you provide it, is and has been a wonderful resource for model railway enthusiasts. Just pouring over a copy of 'Rails Through North Kerry', a superb book.

Hi Stephen, that was the original plan for the Bachmann GWR toads but now that I'm using the shorter old Hornby brake vans instead (i.e. shorter veranda and shorter overall length) so now I plan to add the windows, vertical stanchion, move the roof chimney, add lamps, modify the under frame and add plough. Noel

Step 1 - coat of primer before cutting and adding bit'n'pieces. Torn between 'Duck' standards and having a go at these.

C class hauling push/pull set headed by converted AEC 2600 driving trailer

I recently found a pair of these old 1970s Hornby GW brake vans which may make better donors for modification to ex-GSWR ploughs. At least they are closer to the wheelbase length and have shorter verandas than the Bachmann GWR toads.

Your original posting was showing the loco pics ok.

Anybody on the forum going on the Munster Double rail tour this weekend? Looking forward to our first RPSI rail trip. Plenty of reading material for the 12 hour rail trip around the south. Any advice from regular attendees of RPSI trips? https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/whats-on/25/munster-double-railtour

Credit due to Bachmann/MM for the precision gearing of 141 chassis with all wheel drive and all wheel pickups. I've a second SF C class kit in the workbench pipeline using another 141 donor chassis. I'm torn between the flying snail green livery, or the all black livery with the yellow front panel for the next one. It was the first play session I had a chance to run the converted AEC being pushed by the C class. The choice of jazz was homage to some of the old youtube clips of CIE locos from yesteryear Thanks to Kirley's technical post over on RMweb on cutting up an 071 donor chassis for a B101 Sulzer, that my be my next project. I've put two Bachmann powered A classes on temporary hold. Thanks guys.

Thanks Des. Are the wagons stored at some sort of heritage facility, museum, club, or in a public space. Noel

Hi Des, please forgive my ignorance, but what or where is 'Halfway'? Thanks, Noel Halfway down the stairs!