NIRCLASS80

15 hours ago, Kenneth Downs said:

The Irish Rail 201 River Class GM is Similar to the Class 59 in power output. The 59 though is more proven when hauling long trains. The 59 can haul up to 50 Cement and Stone wagons. The 66 can do better. The 201 and 66 have capacity for 3250 hp while the 59 and 071 GM are at 2950hp. The class 70 in Britain is also capable at 3250hp and all have a similar prime mover at EMD710.

Class 59’s have a EMD 645 16cyl engine while the Class 66’s and IR 201 Class have a EMD 710 12cyl engine. 
 

Class 59’s will pull a heavier train than the other two classes due to different gearing of the traction motors. 

The only 66’s that might pull a similar load are a small class of heavy haul 66’s that I think maybe only Freightliner have but I’m not sure. 

Some action from Ballyercall 

56 minutes ago, BosKonay said:

Hi Sean

am embarrassment of riches is coming this year  

Now that you have teased us, are any of the railway projects close to announcement/engineering sample stage?

Hattons already listing some of the items!

IR stock of Mk2’s and MK3’s will be a must order from me. Thanks again Mr Murphy. 

Action from Ballyercall 

Voting complete. The ferts 100%

Some action from Ballyercall 
 

Personally I would buy likely only one steam engine of any class released that’s in preservation but if it’s a diesel class release I would buy several. 
Plus Ready to Run stock favours diesel sales now that we have a good selection compared to a few years ago. 

Number 4, 85 or 171 have all been long time excellent performers for the RPSI and fairly numerous in company service days, so win, win. 
IRM steam would be an incredible step, unthinkable only a short time ago, hopefully some day a reality. 

Northern Ireland Railways loco action 

40’ SeaWheel containers would be great future release 

Three new offerings from C Rail arrived today at Ballyercall!

I would imagine accurate  Mk3 coaches in all variants would still sell well given the amount of orange locos out there to pull, or push them. 
Also If the moulds can be manufactured in such a way that Irish and UK models can be produced accurately then it spreads the projects overall costs, but it would be a massive project. 

My wish list!

C Class also NIR MV

NIR 80 Class

Bogie timber

Short flats for 20’ containers

Bagged cement wagons, both versions

But I’m sure if IRM produces anything that ran in the late 1980’s and 1990’s then the bank balance will suffer!

Fran we need timber wagons to carry all them logs your throwing!

6 minutes ago, gm171 kk said:

My money is on oil wagons. 

Also hoping for pallet cements, 4w flats, Ammonia etc. etc. etc. 

I think pallet cements must be coming from IRM soon. 

Passenger and freight action from Ballyercall 

Given that the UK forums and indeed some manufacturers including the Accurascale lads have already announced new items for 2021 is there any speculation about what is being released by Murphy/IRM this year after the A Class release?

The bulk Bell will be a must for Ballyercall!  Thanks Arran

https://www.dccconcepts.com/product/zen-black-decoder-universal-easy-to-fit-8-pin-direct-decoder-with-6-functions/

DCC Concepts also use to do a direct just like the one above. I have two in a set of vans. 

That’s correct about the decoder needing to see a motor during programming if it’s an old loco decoder

. That’s why I always address them when plugged into a loco and also increase the value of CV29 by 1 in one of the decoders being fitted into a pair of the vans.

 Also by giving them the same address they change the lights automatically with the change of direction 

Photo showing the sad aftermath of the accident.  Power car 90 still survives at Downpatrick.

17 minutes ago, controller said:

Where can I buy a decoder for the IRM plough van?. 

Thanks,

Controller.

You require a 8 pin function decoder or I have used old 8 pin decoders that I didn't require anymore and just used the light functions.