Horsetan Posted September 24 Posted September 24 1 hour ago, Mol_PMB said: I hope so too, I have asked, but they were unable to confirm if it would be possible.... There's an IFM Laminate upstairs that could do with a better pair of bogies.... 1
Mol_PMB Posted September 24 Posted September 24 13 minutes ago, Horsetan said: There's an IFM Laminate upstairs that could do with a better pair of bogies.... And I'd like to build brake second driving trailer 1906 using some of mayner's etched sides, and this was fitted with 8'0" commonwealth bogies.
Mol_PMB Posted September 24 Posted September 24 I think this was the last update we had with (very mouth-watering) photos, about 10 months ago. The snack car images seem to show a slightly more developed version compared to the October 2024 update, but maybe it's just because they are closeups and we can see more detail. I know there have been some production changes during the gestation of this project including a move from one factory to another - I'm not sure whether this was before or after this last update, so I'm really looking forward to the new update.
DJ Dangerous Posted Sunday at 08:42 Posted Sunday at 08:42 On 24/9/2025 at 11:57 AM, Warbonnet said: Hi folks, Been a long time coming (we know!) but we will FINALLY have some positive and exciting news on our Park Royal coaches next week, with news on the ICRs to follow in a couple of weeks time. We really appreciate the patience you have all shown regarding these projects, and they have challenged us for different reasons. More to be revealed next week. Cheers! Fran It’s nearly next week! Dun dun duuunnnnnnnnn! 2
DJ Dangerous Posted Monday at 07:57 Posted Monday at 07:57 It’s next week! When? Now! What happened to last week? We passed it! When? Just now! 3
Tractionman Posted Tuesday at 12:06 Posted Tuesday at 12:06 (edited) https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/park-royal-update-production-underway this has spurred me on to place an order! Edited Tuesday at 12:30 by Tractionman 2 2
DJ Dangerous Posted Tuesday at 17:10 Posted Tuesday at 17:10 (edited) 5 hours ago, Tractionman said: https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/news/park-royal-update-production-underway this has spurred me on to place an order! 4 hours ago, Warbonnet said: It’s been a slog! It’s been a faff! It’s been a pain! But at last, there’s good news about our IRM CIE Park Royal coaches! First, let’s take a closer look at our latest samples of these wide and splendid coaches, which are set to establish a new benchmark in Irish outline models. After overcoming serious challenges in achieving the highest possible fit and finish as well as paint finish—and ensuring these coaches are the true show-stoppers they deserve to be—we’re delighted to confirm that our Park Royals are now on the production line, with completion drawing ever closer. With production in full swing, the factory has advised that these complex coaches are scheduled for completion at the end of November, with delivery to our warehouse expected in January 2026, at which point we’ll begin dispatching to customers. We sincerely apologise for the delay to the Park Royals, and we fully understand that the extended wait for these coaches—and the ICRs (more news to come in the weeks leading up to the Dublin show, so stay tuned!)—has tested confidence in our ability to deliver models promptly. However, we will never compromise on quality. From day one, our ethos has been to produce the very best models possible, and that remains unchanged. We’re confident the wait will be worth it. Both the Park Royals and the ICRs will set new standards for Irish outline model railways. Thankfully, our NIR Hunslet and 800 Class locomotives remain on schedule, with the Hunslets now in their final stages of production—proof that we’ve learned some hard lessons! A limited number of Park Royals are still available to order, so be sure to reserve yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. With a fully diecast chassis, a wealth of interior and exterior detail, beautifully subtle interior lighting, diagram-specific detail differences, and smooth free-running bogies, these coaches will set a new standard for 00 gauge models on both sides of the Irish Sea. Pre-order yours directly today using the link below—no deposit required and no hidden charges upon delivery to your doorstep in Ireland or the UK! Pre-Order Your Park Royal Coaches Here! View the full article They look absolutely stunning! I have one or two ordered to sprinkle in with the Cravens and spice things up, but may need an additional one or two after seeing those photos. Look at that bogie detail and those whopper buffers. Edited Tuesday at 17:12 by DJ Dangerous 4
Bob229 Posted Tuesday at 17:32 Posted Tuesday at 17:32 On 29/9/2025 at 8:57 AM, DJ Dangerous said: It’s next week! When? Now! What happened to last week? We passed it! When? Just now! Back to the future 1
DJ Dangerous Posted Tuesday at 17:37 Posted Tuesday at 17:37 4 minutes ago, Bob229 said: Back to the future Spaceballs to that! 1
DJ Dangerous Posted Tuesday at 18:27 Posted Tuesday at 18:27 46 minutes ago, Bob229 said: Next up the ICR units Looking forward to those, too! 1
DJ Dangerous Posted 14 hours ago Posted 14 hours ago On 24/9/2025 at 4:46 PM, Horsetan said: Hopefully the bogies will be available as spares, just as with the Mk2s. On 24/9/2025 at 4:51 PM, Mol_PMB said: I hope so too, I have asked, but they were unable to confirm if it would be possible. What else ran on these bogies, aside from Park Royals and Laminates? Also, a quick thank you to @MOGUL for sorting my Park Royal invoices. On checking yesterday, there was a small discrepancy on pricing, due to the euthanasia of the IRM website. I asked Mogul for help, and as usual, he said it was super easy, barely an inconvenience, AND offered to combine my orders to help minimise shipping and Customs fees. As a side note, I would suggest that anybody with an existing pre-order placed via IRM, rather than A/S, compare your original invoice total with your newer migrated invoice total. If you don't have your original invoice downloaded, you'll find the original in your emails from April 2023 and onwards.
Horsetan Posted 14 hours ago Posted 14 hours ago 23 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: What else ran on these bogies, aside from Park Royals and Laminates?... Didn't Bulleid design/procure coaching stock that ran on them? Or were these the Laminates anyway?
Mayner Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago 50 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: What else ran on these bogies, aside from Park Royals and Laminates? Conventional timber framed coaches built 1954 onwards including. CIE began a coach building problem in 1951 initial coaches were on conventional welded steel underframes with GSR pattern bogies, changing to Bulleid Triangulated underframe with Commonwealth Bogies from 1954 onwards, examples of the Side Corridor & Buffet Cars appeared with both types of underframe and bogies, B4 replaced GSR bogies on Buffet Cars during the 60s. (a) Side Corridor Second Class Coaches (b) Buffet Car/Kitchen and Dining Cars (C) TPOs (Travelling Post Office. (C) Bogie Luggage/Brake Vans The Silver Fox CIE 1951-53 Stock are based on coaches with conventional underframes and GSR bogies. Apart from a Bogie Heating Van the Buffet Car is probably the biggest gap in terms of modelling a 70-80s Intercity set made up of conventional coaches 2
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