leslie10646 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Can someone answer the all-important question? What are these IRFM coaches like in reality? Finish, running, etc? The seem to offer very good value for a pretty unique coach. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Can someone answer the all-important question? What are these IRFM coaches like in reality? Finish' date=' running, etc? The seem to offer very good value for a pretty unique coach. Leslie[/quote'] I bought two park royals off IFM,and found them easy to construct, The gangway ends are a little narrow-but it really doesn't take from the model, I added interior lights and passengers, They are a little too light-and will need some weight-but otherwise they are a fine coach, I've put up a few photos of them on my layout thread Tara Junction and will have a video of them in action soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thanks for that - as they say - "the proof of the pudding is in the eating". Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 After seeing what Popeye managed to do with the Worsley Works kit I'd look at that option if I wanted one personally. Stunning isn't even a worthy term to describe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I've built a couple of the IFM park royals and to be honest they are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I've built a couple of the IFM park royals and to be honest they are fantastic. Any chance of some pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Any chance of some pictures? Yes Kirley here is a link to some pictures and video https://www.facebook.com/groups/weatheringgurus/682000235223952/?comment_id=682000425223933¬if_t=group_comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yes Kirley here is a link to some pictures and videohttps://www.facebook.com/groups/weatheringgurus/682000235223952/?comment_id=682000425223933¬if_t=group_comment Of for those who dont do Facebook or who cant access due to non membership of the group.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AyPjDzqIq4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yes Kirley here is a link to some pictures and videohttps://www.facebook.com/groups/weatheringgurus/682000235223952/?comment_id=682000425223933¬if_t=group_comment Thanks Anthony, nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Cant see either, Im not spethial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Cant see either, Im not spethial Weird. It worked when I posted it. How odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Ní féidir liom an pictiúr a fheiceáil freisin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Is this what is meant by FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Jesus wept And you worked, sorry, were employed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara[h=2][/h]Even Barack Obama had a smigin of An Teanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Having problems editing video on YouTube should have it sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Having problems editing video on YouTube should have it sorted soon Great! It was a good video as it was, can't wait to see the finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 still nothing here....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Jesus weptAnd you worked, sorry, were employed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara[h=2][/h]Even Barack Obama had a smigin of An Teanga Absolutely right, unlike yourself, I was only there for the MONEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrailwayman Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I purchased a Park Royal from IFM along with a number of other models. The PR is a fine model and runs well with my rake of cravens on Ballybeg. I added one of the cravens end-boards to the PR, did some weathering and added a functioning corridor connector to make it part of my collection. I also got their silver tin van, bulleid wagon, Lyons Tea van and their 42 foot flat. All delivered within a month of ordering and being given suitable touch ups. I am happy with each of these models and they fill important gaps in my period Irish rolling stock collection for Ballybeg. Will post some videos shortly of these running on my layout. Can someone answer the all-important question? What are these IRFM coaches like in reality? Finish, running, etc? The seem to offer very good value for a pretty unique coach. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I purchased a Park Royal from IFM along with a number of other models. The PR is a fine model and runs well with my rake of cravens on Ballybeg. I added one of the cravens end-boards to the PR, did some weathering and added a functioning corridor connector to make it part of my collection. I also got their silver tin van, bulleid wagon, Lyons Tea van and their 42 foot flat. All delivered within a month of ordering and being given suitable touch ups. I am happy with each of these models and they fill important gaps in my period Irish rolling stock collection for Ballybeg. Will post some videos shortly of these running on my layout. will look forward to seeing that vid ger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrailwayman Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) will look forward to seeing that vid ger! Enniscorthyman has taken a few photos of IFM running on Ballybeg which will give some idea of how they look in the flesh: First the 40 ftflat (with and without a C-lines Bell container) Next C Class with a pickup goods including IFM's corrugated bulleid and Lyons Tea wagons: Next a B101 in green has charge of an IFM Tin Van in silver: Finally, a video showing many of the above and, in particular, an IFM Park Royal happily in the company of A20r and a rake of Cravens with a GSV - Enjoy! Edited October 6, 2014 by Irishrailwayman Added an additional photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks for that - as they say - "the proof of the pudding is in the eating". Leslie I put my money where my mouth was and bought a Park Royal suburban - I think it's a nice job and runs well (behind steam, to boot!). Puzzled by the wheels which seem small - anyone know if they had small wheels? I plan to get a couple more, though quite what excuse I'll use for having it in Portadown ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 It's IFM's way of achieving the correct ride height of the buffers, 14mm. All the other manufacturers seem to fit over small wheels for their own reasons. I've been experimenting with the correct 12mm dia wheel, although every manufacturer seems to have a different idea of what is 12mm. I'll post some photos to show what I mean. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I put my money where my mouth was and bought a Park Royal suburban - I think it's a nice job and runs well (behind steam, to boot!). Puzzled by the wheels which seem small - anyone know if they had small wheels? I plan to get a couple more, though quite what excuse I'll use for having it in Portadown ...... The Park Royals, Laminates and Cravens had 3' dia wheel smaller than the 3'7" fitted to British Rail MK1 and most earlier Irish stock. For some reason Murphy Models used a small 10.45 mm wheel rather than the correct 12mm on the Cravens, I am not sure how this effects coupler/buffer height when coupled to other manufacturers coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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