GSWR ballast hopper

[Kirley]

While doing some research with Barry of Cambrian Models he mentioned the GSWR ballast hopper at Downpatrick stating it appears to be pretty much identical to the GWR P22 hopper that he is about to add to his range. One difference he pointed out was the pictured one is riveted though, and the GWR one was welded.

 

 

So not one for the rivet counters then...

[richrua]

good news for folks like me who wouldnt spot a rivet if it jumped up and bit me!

[Dunluce Castle]

Excellent Kirely, thanks for the heads up I can't wait to get round to buying one, any chance of proper Irish wagons being produced?

[Liverbird81]

They will make nice little addition to anybody's layout. Anybody know of the hoppers that are pulled by NIR GM's they really would look the part behind 8112 8113

[Glenderg]

They will make nice little addition to anybody's layout. Anybody know of the hoppers that are pulled by NIR GM's they really would look the part behind 8112 8113

 

There are FIVE threads on this forum titled "NIR Ballast Wagon" or variants where you'll find the answer. "Search" and ye shall find Liver

[Liverbird81]

Certainly I shall search lol

[Liverbird81]

Glenderg can't find these posts you are pointing me to

[Liverbird81]

I have found some but none relate to the info I need which is, what would be a good donor wagon for the current rake that NIR GM,s pull

[Glenderg]

Glenderg can't find these posts you are pointing me to

 

Like this thread? which you started?

 

http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2301-Nir-ballast-wagons?highlight=nir+ballast

 

Anyway, as I said in that thread also, the 42' flat works as a basis for the wagon, and you would have to scratchbuild the hopper.

[UP6936]

If you're just looking for a simple resprays job, you'd be better going with the older type (walrus), than faffing about trying to get something like the new ones.

[Garfield]

Limited edition SNCF bogie ballast wagons were produced by French manufacturer Mistral a few years ago. They bear a close resemblance to the current NIR ballast wagons. However, the models only appear on eBay, etc. very rarely and prices go through the roof.

 

http://www.boutiquedutrain.fr/images/mistral/mst-27-01-B007-face1.JPG

[Liverbird81]

Thanks Garfield helps a lot

[Liverbird81]

They are HO is there much of a difference in size

[DiveController]

They are HO is there much of a difference in size

I don't know about these wagons, but I had the misfortune of purchasing some Lima HO coaches on eBay advertised as OO. They're noticeably different, by my calculations maybe 30% change in volume or more depending on how you look at the math. Basically they'd be about 14% smaller in each dimension (cubed)…. but the eye can be deceived in many things…….

[Liverbird81]

Ok thanks il maybe give one a try and compare with loco