BosKonay Posted June 4, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 16 hours ago, 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. Que Eamon sticking a mine now on the Bog Road 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iarnrod Posted June 4, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 55 minutes ago, 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). 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmie353 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I only used 1 code I think from the last time, good question @DiveController. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 4, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 21 hours ago, BosKonay said: 14:00 North Wall / empty Tara mines approaches Portmarnock. Thursday 03 06 2021. (Photo John Healy) Hi Stephen, any photos of the blue versions in traffic (ie weathered)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Noel said: Hi Stephen, any photos of the blue versions in traffic (ie weathered)? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 4, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted June 4, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Crickey some differences in the blue there, Solid blue to faded show here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I spoke too soon....................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted June 4, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iarnrod Posted June 4, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 19 hours ago, 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 Will you be doing them in Gull Grey then at some stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted June 29, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 10:59 AM, Warbonnet said: So, we have a couple of excellent new announcements coming up over the next while. Any hints? Will it be a re-run of something for the A's to haul, or will you burst my BUBBLE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, 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? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Just now, Warbonnet said: the other is all new model that is currently being assessed and checked ahead of launch in the coming weeks Does it float? Is it large, blue and white? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Warbonnet said: not to mention other all new models in the works at various stages of development.... 59 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Does it float? Is it large, blue and white? Here is hoping its green, grey or silver, or would "tin" be a better way of putting it! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, 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 Awesome news, right behind the A's! On 13/7/2021 at 3:15 PM, Westcorkrailway said: Here is hoping its green, grey or silver, or would "tin" be a better way of putting it! Green, grey or silver? You mean an InterCity 201? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said: Awesome news, right behind the A's! Green, grey or silver? You mean an InterCity 201? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 25, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 4 hours ago, 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! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 It's Thursday now..... 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 7 hours ago, jhb171achill said: It's Thursday now..... Lol. The PR starts at noon with video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, BosKonay said: Lol. The PR starts at noon with video Drum Roll and trumpets too............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 21 minutes ago, BosKonay said: Lol. The PR starts at noon with video 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, flange lubricator said: Drum Roll and trumpets too............... Ah, the battery train..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Warbonnet Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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