Auto-Train Original Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 I am trying to figure out if this is a false memory or something, but I recall as a kid my dad doing a job in the deep end of the Dublin docks and took me along. There was a rail yard with tank wagons there and I am almost certain there was also a small diesel loco working the yard that was not CIE. Can anyone tell me I was not imagining this? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 You're not imagining it. Irish Shell had a small Hibberd locomotive used to shunt their sidings off Alexandra Road. It's now preserved by the RPSI in Whitehead. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Cundick Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Whats more Nonneminstre did a kit for that Hibberd model,and it can be rejigged for 21mm gauge ,been there done it,Andy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I think this might be the one you are thinking of. Picture from steamtrainsireland.com 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWallDocker Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy Cundick said: Whats more Nonneminstre did a kit for that Hibberd model,and it can be rejigged for 21mm gauge ,been there done it,Andy. Wonderful tip. Thank you, Andy. I just sent a query to Nonneminstre Models to purchase a kit of the Hibberd 11-ton diesel, if the proprietor has it in stock. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 And 2 more. The colour pic is from steamtrainsireland.com 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I wonder did it ever make it over to Inchicore for wheel turning or do these slow shunters not need such treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Northwalldocker, I have built one of the Nonneminstre kits, just take your time and low melt solder to assemble it. There are no registration marks or lugs to help keep it square just bevelled corners! Mine is 16.5 gauge, runs on a tenshodo spud , kadee couplings are tricky to fit. Digitrains do a sound file that is appropriate the gear changing is rather good! enjoy! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Any chance of a photo Mike please ? I well remember 23’s gear crunching…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto-Train Original Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 18 hours ago, popeye said: I think this might be the one you are thinking of. Picture from steamtrainsireland.com thanks could well be. I think it was painted silver or white? Maybe a later livery. This was late 70s I'd say. 18 hours ago, popeye said: And 2 more. The colour pic is from steamtrainsireland.com thanks everyone - fantastic. Loving the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I ran it at club this week, who had a camera? not even a phone!!!! but I will take some pictures. Our layout Bantry is doing a local event on Dec 3rd, pictures then. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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