connollystn Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 85% is good enough for me. I have an old Lima CIE set from the 70s and that was 0.99% Quote
irishrail123 Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 They look great! Anyone know when in june are they due in? end? start? Quote
The Train Man Posted June 8, 2012 Posted June 8, 2012 IE Autoballaster Twin Pack, produced by Bachmann exclusively for themodelshop.ie, Marks Models and themodelshopbelfast are now available to pre order on http://www.themodelshop.ie These models are a limited production run of 512 We also offer a "savings Club" facility for this exciting Launch-contact: info@themodelshop.ie or phone 057 8621081 for more details Due June/July 2012 Quote
The Train Man Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) :banana: Expected into Barwell in the next 10 days-so hopefully here within 2 weeks!!:banana: Remember this a LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN !!!!!!!! PRE ORDER YOURS TODAY! http://www.themodelshop.ie Edited June 9, 2012 by The Train Man Quote
BosKonay Posted June 9, 2012 Author Posted June 9, 2012 For lazy people like me, I found the pre-order link http://www.themodelshop.ie/ie-autoballaster-twin-pk/gtm%2038-213pd.html Quote
Castletown Posted June 9, 2012 Posted June 9, 2012 For lazy people like me, I found the pre-order link http://www.themodelshop.ie/ie-autoballaster-twin-pk/gtm%2038-213pd.html Just have, thank you. Quote
MOGUL Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 anyone know if a straight swap with the 2 pack of y25 bogies bachmann produce would be the right kind for the irish model?? And if so why wasn't this done in production?? Quote
RedRich Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 anyone know if a straight swap with the 2 pack of y25 bogies bachmann produce would be the right kind for the irish model?? And if so why wasn't this done in production?? The Irish Autoballasters aren't fitted with Y25 bogies so what would be the point. Rich, Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Rich what type of bogies are fitted to the Irish autoballasters Quote
MOGUL Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 they're similar though, a bit of plasticard and a y25 would make a good approximation of the ones on the IE fleet Quote
The Train Man Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) IE Autoballaster Twin Pk Limited Edition as produced for themodelshop.ie @Graham's Toymaster, Marks Models and themodelshopbelfast are due in the shops next week. Pre orders have been high, so don't miss out-PRE ORDER yours today!!! pre-order link: http://www.themodelshop.ie/ie-autoba...038-213pd.html RRP €109.99 Edited June 14, 2012 by The Train Man adding image Quote
Glenderg Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) they're similar though, a bit of plasticard and a y25 would make a good approximation of the ones on the IE fleet :pOoops. They're made by a US firm called SCT, bought by Wabtec some time ago. They're called the Barber Easy Ride Bogie - BER for short, and here are the drawings. http://www.sctco.com/images/PDF/GA%202.0m%20bogie%20lever%20push%20brakes.PDF Edited June 14, 2012 by Glenderg Got it wrong... Quote
RedRich Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 :pOoops. They're made by a US firm called SCT, bought by Wabtec some time ago. They're called the Barber Easy Ride Bogie - BER for short, and here are the drawings. http://www.sctco.com/images/PDF/GA%202.0m%20bogie%20lever%20push%20brakes.PDF You beat me to it Richie. I am looking into the possibilities of having bogie side frames produced by laser cutting for these wagons and will keep people updated as and when I have a price for production. Rich, Quote
RedRich Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 they're similar though, a bit of plasticard and a y25 would make a good approximation of the ones on the IE fleet The Y25 no matter how much it was adapted or butchered would still (at best) only give you a tiny passing resemblance of the prototype. Railway modelling is all about fun at the end of the day and I don't think the issue with the bogies should be sufficient to stop people from purchasing them. I will buy a couple of sets myself to support this venture from the retailers and make the changes where I deem it necessary. Good luck with whatever course of action you take regarding the bogies. Rich, Quote
Broithe Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 On the way across the Irish Sea!!!!!!! And so will I be next Tuesday night, see you Thursday or Friday, probably.. Quote
The Train Man Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) A lot of people have been asking what is the ratio of Gennys to non-powered wagons. I have inquired from Irish Rail and they tell me its an"as needs basis". The most common rakes are: 1 genny wagon to 5 unpowered and 2 genny to 6 unpowered. I know there may be other variants of these rakes-I've seen 1 genny to 3 unpowered leaving the depot in Portlaoise. Hope this is of help:D Hopefully models will be into the shops over the weekend:cool: Edited June 22, 2012 by The Train Man Quote
ttc0169 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 The original plan was to have three sets of wagons in service-a ten piece,an eight piece and a six piece,however that was short lived as some problems developed with the wagons,so IE decided to hold a few spare,e.g a genny wagon and one or two standard hopper wagons,they can be added/subtracted to sets when they are due for examinations once a month at Limerick wagon works, As of today 21/06 I'm told there are two sets of eight and one set of six in operation around the country-the eight piece having two gen wagons and the six piece having one gen. Quote
heirflick Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 have seen them being loaded in portarlington. the rake was 8 in total....one jenny to 3 unpowered X 2. also seen in portlaoise...1 jenny to 4 u/p. HF Quote
The Train Man Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Hi All, IE Autoballasters Twin Pk due in later today and should be in the shops tomorrow. Pre-order demand has been high in all 3 shops-so don't miss out!-order today and they will be shipped over the weekend. http://www.themodelshop.ie http://www.marksmodels.com http://www.modelshopbelfast.com Quote
The Train Man Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) "The Eagle has landed"!!! Autoballasters now in stock:banana: Pre-orders will be shipped over the weekend and should be with customers on the island of Ireland by Tuesday. UK and Europe by wed/Thurs and US by the end of the week depending on shipping option. Australia deliveries are 10-12 days. Edited June 22, 2012 by The Train Man Quote
BosKonay Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: Spoiled we are! Quote
The Train Man Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Bos-yours heading to the paint ship as we speak! Quote
waffles Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 you can get them in marks models from tomorrow is the hawkin st shop Quote
irishrail123 Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 so anyone got theirs yet? would like to see a few more photos :-) Quote
Northman Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Taking in to consideration the exchange rate between the Euro and GBP,why are the autoballasters dearer by approx. £10 in the Belfast Model Shop than they are in Grahams or Marks Models? Quote
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