west_clare_wanderer Posted March 20 Posted March 20 31 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Says you! I’m already saving for a handful of pairs of 121’s! 2
Darren.d Posted March 21 Author Posted March 21 Your not the only one putting away money .fingers crossed 1
DJ Dangerous Posted March 21 Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Darren.d said: Your not the only one putting away money .fingers crossed How many soon-to-be-divorced dads are looking at their gardens right now, picturing a pair of O Gauge IRM 121’s hauling a rake of Heljan Mk2’s, Skytrex Mk3’s, or Heljan fuel oil tanks? 4
Darren.d Posted March 21 Author Posted March 21 18 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Says you! I’m already saving for a handful of pairs of 121’s! Id do probably 4 121s to run pairs. Probably same with 141s.id be curious what the demand for them in the uk would be. 1
Railway Lyons Posted March 21 Posted March 21 7 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: How many soon-to-be-divorced dads are looking at their gardens right now, picturing a pair of O Gauge IRM 121’s hauling a rake of Heljan Mk2’s, Skytrex Mk3’s, or Heljan fuel oil tanks? I, for one would also be saving the cents for an IRM irish O gauge loco. While i do have planning permission from swimbo for the garden railway, subject to pergola being done first, and a new shed, it is a while off at the moment, 2-3years i think. But will have in time(and money) from building kits, have a hunslet(brendan), 121(kline switcher), 800(leinster), and plans to scratch build a 141 and 201 are afoot. I have a Guinness 08, and another 08 waiting to be turned irish, to keep it all moving. Rolling stock is my shortfall at the moment. 1 1
Darren.d Posted March 21 Author Posted March 21 6 minutes ago, Railway Lyons said: I, for one would also be saving the cents for an IRM irish O gauge loco. While i do have planning permission from swimbo for the garden railway, subject to pergola being done first, and a new shed, it is a while off at the moment, 2-3years i think. But will have in time(and money) from building kits, have a hunslet(brendan), 121(kline switcher), 800(leinster), and plans to scratch build a 141 and 201 are afoot. I have a Guinness 08, and another 08 waiting to be turned irish, to keep it all moving. Rolling stock is my shortfall at the moment. What are you doing to the 08 was thinking of snagging one from rails. Seen sound fitted ones in 0 gauge for around 300 of the English pounds
Railway Lyons Posted March 21 Posted March 21 14 minutes ago, Darren.d said: What are you doing to the 08 was thinking of snagging one from rails. Seen sound fitted ones in 0 gauge for around 300 of the English pounds CIE 301 is on my mind. Few additional boxes and its not far off. Nabbed one cheap a while back, no sound. Looking at RC for all mine.
Mol_PMB Posted March 21 Posted March 21 26 minutes ago, Darren.d said: Black and tan livery? I think only D304 carried BnT when in service, and then quite briefly. Photos from Ernie dated 1965: D302 was also painted in the scheme in 1963, probably while 'stopped', but may not have re-entered normal traffic afterwards. The tan band on D302 was not as deep, as shown on these IRRS images (you'll need to be a member): https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishrailwayarchive/54255284994/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishrailwayarchive/54419865305/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishrailwayarchive/53527323881/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishrailwayarchive/53526421872/ All five locos ended their lives in black livery, though there were variants even then! The records are confusing, and I have read that some D class were retained to provide backup power to the port facilities at Rosslare long after they were actually used as shunters. 3 1
Railway Lyons Posted March 21 Posted March 21 46 minutes ago, Darren.d said: Black and tan livery? Similar to my oo version, which now has black coupling rods. 2 1 1
derek Posted March 21 Posted March 21 8 hours ago, warb said: Projects started and never finished? Warb You sure do have a lot of planes!
Mol_PMB Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Just now, derek said: You sure do have a lot of planes! The Michael O’Leary of the joinery world? 1
Darren.d Posted March 21 Author Posted March 21 Wss looking at kernows website. Dcc ready with speaker fitted dapol 08 all in delivered to dublin about 230 euro.and its already black. Would still need a repaint. 2 1 1
Darren.d Posted March 21 Author Posted March 21 Pulled the trigger.paid 161 stg including postage.i reckon 50 euro vat and an post charges before delivery 2 1
west_clare_wanderer Posted March 23 Posted March 23 On 21/3/2026 at 8:42 PM, Darren.d said: Pulled the trigger.paid 161 stg including postage.i reckon 50 euro vat and an post charges before delivery Let us know how you get on with the conversion
Darren.d Posted March 23 Author Posted March 23 Only bought fer a bit of fun.will just do a paint job on it and throw some decals on it .will probably rust it up and make a diorama of it. 1
Darren.d Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 235 euro all told.ordered saturday evening delivered Wednesday morning.big shout out to DPD for leaving it outside the door .which they consider a "safe place". 8
Georgeconna Posted March 26 Posted March 26 leaving stuff outside the door is par for the course now. Gotta keep a sharp eye out. 1 1
jhb171achill Posted March 26 Posted March 26 A repaint would make it close enough to a CIE "D" class. Add some of CK print's "0" scale CIE wagons, and you've got a perfect small "0" gauge shunting layout! 1
Darren.d Posted March 26 Author Posted March 26 45 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: A repaint would make it close enough to a CIE "D" class. Add some of CK print's "0" scale CIE wagons, and you've got a perfect small "0" gauge shunting layout! Thats exactly it.its not meant to accurate its just a bit of fun .I'm a 54 year old child.and I want to play trains.after taking it out to have a look at it. i can understand the draw of the scale.a 141 121 in this scale would be outstanding. 4
derek Posted March 26 Posted March 26 (edited) 3 hours ago, Darren.d said: Safe place.sat for 8 hours and not stolen. Dopes! My wife ordered a dress for a wedding online, and the wise lads placed it in a safe place alright. In the blue wheelie bin Without telling anybody where it was Edited March 26 by derek 1
Darren.d Posted March 27 Author Posted March 27 11 hours ago, WRENNEIRE said: Nearly ready for paint Roof can be removed Thats great work dave.is the roof brass? 9 hours ago, derek said: Dopes! My wife ordered a dress for a wedding online, and the wise lads placed it in a safe place alright. In the blue wheelie bin Without telling anybody where it was Had an Amazon delivery left in green bin .forgot about it til after bin collection day.600 dog poo bags went to recycling
WRENNEIRE Posted March 27 Posted March 27 7 hours ago, Darren.d said: Thats great work dave.is the roof brass? Its all brass Darren
Darren.d Posted March 27 Author Posted March 27 Honestly fair play.getting curves in brass correctly. Wouldn't have the skill or patience myself.
Galteemore Posted March 27 Posted March 27 52 minutes ago, Darren.d said: Honestly fair play.getting curves in brass correctly. Wouldn't have the skill or patience myself. It’s quite straightforward- just get various curved rods and off you go. Secret is to keep the curves gentle and just gradually change the radius
Colonel Posted March 28 Posted March 28 Or acquire a set of rolling bars. Mine are on long term loan from the Club. Seems that I'm the only scratchbuilder of rolling stock these days, so they now live in my workshop.
Tullygrainey Posted March 28 Posted March 28 59 minutes ago, Colonel said: Or acquire a set of rolling bars. Mine are on long term loan from the Club. Seems that I'm the only scratchbuilder of rolling stock these days, so they now live in my workshop. Absolutely the right place for them! 1
Galteemore Posted March 28 Posted March 28 1 hour ago, Colonel said: Or acquire a set of rolling bars. Mine are on long term loan from the Club. Seems that I'm the only scratchbuilder of rolling stock these days, so they now live in my workshop. Changed days at Chatham !
enniscorthyman Posted April 6 Posted April 6 I would certainly love anything in O gauge Irish Diesel. It would be for a shelf display.A 141/181 to start?. 1
Darren.d Posted April 10 Author Posted April 10 On 6/4/2026 at 1:34 PM, enniscorthyman said: I would certainly love anything in O gauge Irish Diesel. It would be for a shelf display.A 141/181 to start?. 141 would be ideal.i got a 30 ton brake from enda at Ck prints.tis a fine bit thing.could do a shunting layout with a 141 and a few wagons 3
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