BosKonay Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 - If you buy all 8 packs you get 15% off (deduction is ex VAT) - Well spotted - SKU corrected - The Blue packs feature accurate details for that era, including the original roof / lids, the bauxite packs feature the same lids as run 1 and the 'modern' lids are also tooled - perhaps for a future run? - this is the pricing on global shipping (outside EU/UK) and is based on DHL Worldwide Express Quote
Georgeconna Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 3:28 PM, enniscorthyman said: The blue Tara's look very well. I may wait and see how the finances are going as I want to get a few more A class. Expand Que Eamon sticking a mine now on the Bog Road 1 2 Quote
iarnrod Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) How long did those ribbed lids last in service? There are photos on the IRRS Flickr site that seem to indicate that the wagons were changed to a different style of lid from mid 1980's. One thing for certain from studying photos of the wagons is that the blue livery had disappeared under a thick layer of dust and grime after about two years in service (1979). Edited June 4, 2021 by iarnrod 2 Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 4, 2021 Author Posted June 4, 2021 Hi everyone, The Tara run has just hit 15% sold since launch yesterday. Thank you very much to everyone who has ordered so far, they seem to be extremely popular! Cheers! Fran 4 Quote
Garfield Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 10:08 AM, iarnrod said: How long did those ribbed lids last in service? There are photos on the IRRS Flickr site that seem to indicate that the wagons were changed to a different style of lid from mid 1980's. One thing for certain from studying photos of the wagons is that the blue livery had disappeared under a thick layer of dust and grime after about two years in service (1979). Expand The ribbed lids could still be observed in use into the early 1990s. Even now, the third (peaked) style of lid hasn't yet completely replaced the second (curved) type, even though it must be a decade or so since they first appeared... 1 Quote
mmie353 Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 I only used 1 code I think from the last time, good question @DiveController. Quote
RedRich Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 Members do have the right to be dissapointed and say so in a constuctive way which can lead to others agreeing or disagreeing with a post. However if a member does post an inflammatory comment like not good enough in the angry and confrontational manner that MN did then he should have had the cojones to try and defend what he said, and the fact he still hasn't disapoints me the most. It must be like standing on a battle field and doing a runner at the first sight of the enemy. We have to have the courage of our convictions otherwise and most often posts like that come across as whingy needy trolling. The blue Taras look sweet and will really compliment the A's. Rich, 6 Quote
Noel Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 5:08 PM, BosKonay said: 14:00 North Wall / empty Tara mines approaches Portmarnock. Thursday 03 06 2021. (Photo John Healy) Expand Hi Stephen, any photos of the blue versions in traffic (ie weathered)? Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 4, 2021 Author Posted June 4, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 2:43 PM, Noel said: Hi Stephen, any photos of the blue versions in traffic (ie weathered)? Expand Here you go, Noel. A really good one popped up on Facebook yesterday in one of the groups. I'd tag you but you have me blocked over there, but check out past and present anyway. Cheers! Fran 2 Quote
Garfield Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 There are some photos of blue Tara Mines wagons here: https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/1199-tara-mines-rake-in-blue/ 1 Quote
connollystn Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 @Garfield - If you'd posted that link 24 hours ago it would have answered a lot of questions. Think this thread will be a lot quieter now. Anyway, back to the As' thread for me. 1 Quote
Georgeconna Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 Crickey some differences in the blue there, Solid blue to faded show here. 4 Quote
murphaph Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 Judging by the buffers of that wagon on the tippler it was on one of its first duties and the sides are getting manky already. 1 Quote
iarnrod Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) I would hazard a guess that photo on the traverser is from shortly after introduction to traffic in 1977 judging by the fairly mint condition of that wagon. Here is how one wagon looked in 1978, about a year into traffic. https://www.facebook.com/groups/171953576291342/permalink/702896649863696 Edited June 4, 2021 by iarnrod 1 Quote
Georgeconna Posted June 5, 2021 Posted June 5, 2021 On 4/6/2021 at 2:56 PM, Warbonnet said: Here you go, Noel. A really good one popped up on Facebook yesterday in one of the groups. I'd tag you but you have me blocked over there, but check out past and present anyway. Cheers! Fran Expand Will you be doing them in Gull Grey then at some stage? Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 14, 2021 Author Posted June 14, 2021 Hi everyone, Just closing in on 25% sold mark. Once again thank you to everyone who has ordered! Both liveries have been quite popular across the board! Cheers, Fran 1 1 1 Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 29, 2021 Author Posted June 29, 2021 Hi everyone, These beauties are in production so on course for delivery on schedule. Pre-ordering has been strong so dont miss out! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/tara-mines/availability_pre-order? Cheers! Fran 1 Quote
connollystn Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 @Warbonnet - I've a feeling that these beauties will arrive at these shores before BosKonay is finished with his unboxing of the A class. 5 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 9:59 AM, Warbonnet said: So, we have a couple of excellent new announcements coming up over the next while. Expand Any hints? Will it be a re-run of something for the A's to haul, or will you burst my BUBBLE? Quote
Warbonnet Posted July 13, 2021 Author Posted July 13, 2021 On 13/7/2021 at 1:00 PM, DJ Dangerous said: Any hints? Will it be a re-run of something for the A's to haul, or will you burst my BUBBLE? Expand Well, one is the Tara for sure, the other is all new model that is currently being assessed and checked ahead of launch in the coming weeks, and there will be some re-runs too, not to mention other all new models in the works at various stages of development.... 5 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 On 13/7/2021 at 1:13 PM, Warbonnet said: the other is all new model that is currently being assessed and checked ahead of launch in the coming weeks Expand Does it float? Is it large, blue and white? 2 1 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted July 13, 2021 Posted July 13, 2021 On 13/7/2021 at 1:13 PM, Warbonnet said: not to mention other all new models in the works at various stages of development.... Expand On 13/7/2021 at 1:14 PM, DJ Dangerous said: Does it float? Is it large, blue and white? Expand Here is hoping its green, grey or silver, or would "tin" be a better way of putting it! 2 1 Quote
Warbonnet Posted August 25, 2021 Author Posted August 25, 2021 Hi everyone, Great news! Our Taras are now complete and due to leave the factory next week! They will travel by sea but will arrive as per our estimate of Q4, likely October. Over 40% are already presold, so make sure you get your order in soon! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/tara-mines Cheers, Fran 2 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 On 25/8/2021 at 2:17 PM, Warbonnet said: Hi everyone, Great news! Our Taras are now complete and due to leave the factory next week! They will travel by sea but will arrive as per our estimate of Q4, likely October. Over 40% are already presold, so make sure you get your order in soon! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/tara-mines Cheers, Fran Expand Awesome news, right behind the A's! On 13/7/2021 at 2:15 PM, Westcorkrailway said: Here is hoping its green, grey or silver, or would "tin" be a better way of putting it! Expand Green, grey or silver? You mean an InterCity 201? Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 On 25/8/2021 at 3:38 PM, DJ Dangerous said: Awesome news, right behind the A's! Green, grey or silver? You mean an InterCity 201? Expand Nahhhhhhhhh I don’t think I meant an intercity 201 anyways.........Thursday is just a few hours away and already we’re getting updates 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 I've written what I am guessing on a bit of paper. I'll see how it compares with tomorrow's announcement of MGWR six wheelers and RTR steam! 3 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 On 25/8/2021 at 6:29 PM, jhb171achill said: I've written what I am guessing on a bit of paper. I'll see how it compares with tomorrow's announcement of MGWR six wheelers and RTR steam! Expand With just 1 minute to go to the glorified “Thursday” where we get our announcement I predict if it’s a locomotive, the C class. If it’s a coach then it’s going to be a Park Royal...... or neither 1 4 Quote
BosKonay Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 On 25/8/2021 at 11:26 PM, jhb171achill said: It's Thursday now..... Expand Lol. The PR starts at noon with video Quote
flange lubricator Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 On 26/8/2021 at 6:59 AM, BosKonay said: Lol. The PR starts at noon with video Expand Drum Roll and trumpets too............... Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 On 26/8/2021 at 6:59 AM, BosKonay said: Lol. The PR starts at noon with video Expand Just call the video: new IRM product and don’t give it away in the thumbnail.....that way we all have to watch the video in pure anticipation Quote
Broithe Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 On 26/8/2021 at 7:03 AM, flange lubricator said: Drum Roll and trumpets too............... Expand Ah, the battery train..? 1 Quote
Warbonnet Posted September 14, 2021 Author Posted September 14, 2021 Hi everyone, Just to confirm the Taras are now on the high seas and heading our way. They're due to dock at the end of October, with orders being dispatched into early November. Grab some before they all go! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/tara-mines Cheers! Fran 6 Quote
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