jhb171achill Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 There's a wee man in the carriage with a handset.... Quote
richrua Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 What CV controls the horn? Actually really laughing me Arse off here. Wife thinks I m mental. Quote
richrua Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 [ATTACH=CONFIG]20411[/ATTACH] Get a few of them bulls from the Torres wine and your half way there Quote
Broithe Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Actually really laughing me Arse off here. Wife thinks I m mental. That's a reasonable defence. Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 hahahaha excellent! Our good moderators and ballast wagon vendors will be raising eyes to heaven. Just as well there are no unicorns there. Quote
Broithe Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Just as well there are no unicorns there. Are you saying that Kerry is not Heaven? Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I'll have a look tomorrow, Broithe. I'll be in Killarney tomorrow and the next night. Funny, the majority of all the unicorns I've ever seen are after leaving the Killarney Grand in the wee hours. The scariest thing I've ever encountered in Killarney is "The Wanderer"...... Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 We're all set at the Blackrock show, looking forward to meeting some of you today! We're at stand 22! Quote
Mayner Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 hahahaha excellent! Our good moderators and ballast wagon vendors will be raising eyes to heaven. Just as well there are no unicorns there. Reminds me of the Irish Rovers song which almost made me cry as a kit it was so so sad These days our house is crammed full of Unicorns, Alicorns and Peguases thanks to a little person and My Little Pony Quote
Railer Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Had a good ol chat earlier. There was alot of interest at the stand for the short time I was there. Hope you's clocked up a good few more orders during the day. A few guys were really getting their hopes up when they saw the the picture of the 121. They were getting way ahead of themselves. Quote
Tarabuses Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Placed my order today and considering more (if there are any left). Quote
DiveController Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Seems like they're still available on the website, although orders taken at the show might not update on there. Incidentally, how many of these wagons would've traditionally been on a ballast train? Was there a set number in a rake or a range of lengths? And a plough van at either end? Quote
Railer Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Seems like they're still available on the website, although orders taken at the show might not update on there. Incidentally, how many of these wagons would've traditionally been on a ballast train? Was there a set number in a rake or a range of lengths? And a plough van at either end? They were usually around 12-14 on a ballast train with either a van at one or both ends right up until they were withdrawn. Even hauled by IC livery 201s around the Cork area so they are very varied with time frames and locos that hauled them to be correct for those modeling them. Quote
RedRich Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Seems like they're still available on the website, although orders taken at the show might not update on there. Incidentally, how many of these wagons would've traditionally been on a ballast train? Was there a set number in a rake or a range of lengths? And a plough van at either end? I've seen them with 15 - 12 - 10 - 9. The longer rakes had two plough's and I did see a nine wagon set with one plough. Rich, Quote
Railer Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Have a picture here beside me taken in 2003 with 14 and just one van hauled by a single 141. Quote
rebelred Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Ordered models just there, best of luck with yer new adventure & fair play to ye for doing something positive for the model community in Ireland. Quote
DiveController Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Have a picture here beside me taken in 2003 with 14 and just one van hauled by a single 141. Thanks everyone for the answers. Could you post that one please, Railer? Quote
Railer Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 It's from the front cover of the IRRS journal issue 152. It was taken on 19th May 2003 at Ennis just after the train left the loading bank about 300 yards behind. Quote
josefstadt Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Placed my order in at the show yesterday. And it was nice to meet a couple of the lads behind this excellent venture. Quote
Glenderg Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 On the shorter rakes, half the ballasts would be turned so that the hopper doors would discharge evenly. 5 left, 5 right etc. Plenty rakes ran single sided though,and I've seen up to 24 run in a rake, though it's not likely as a working movement. Possibly a stock rearragement. P.s personally humbled by the positivity shown toward this project from such a dedicated community. Looking forward to meeting a few of ye tomorrow, to have the craic. Quote
DiveController Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks for that, Richie! Lovely shot, Railer. I think you just sold some more wagons! Quote
DiveController Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 On the shorter rakes, half the ballasts would be turned so that the hopper doors would discharge evenly. 5 left, 5 right etc. Plenty rakes ran single sided though,and I've seen up to 24 run in a rake, though it's not likely as a working movement. Possibly a stock rearragement. P.s personally humbled by the positivity shown toward this project from such a dedicated community. Not sure I can afford the 24, Richie! Order placed for a dozen:-bd Quote
enniscorthyman Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I met Fran and Patrick at the show yesterday and have ordered 12 myself. Great to see such a positive response to the ballast wagons. Quote
BosKonay Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Just a note to echo the appreciation for the staggering support. I'll be there this afternoon myself too and looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible! Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Just a footnote to what's already been said already and that is a massive thank you for all the positive feedback, enthusiasm, well wishes and support for the project that we got on the stand yesterday as well as orders that were lodged! It was great to meet and chat with so many forum members too about the site and the wagon project! Won't be there today myself but Patrick, Stephen and Richie will be on hand to talk about all things Irish Railway Models and the forum too. Quote
NIRCLASS80 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Just a little example from youtube to encourage everyone to order 5 sets each!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOFrFe2Wa0Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOFrFe2Wa0Q Quote
GSR 800 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) I think what really sets Irish railway models apart is that because the company is intertwined with the forum so ye know what the majority of the Irish market want. i wish this company the very best. With such a promising start and fantastic support from everyone here. I'd say the orders are filled by the sounds of it! After the ballast wagon and the cement bubble,what else is planned? Edited October 25, 2015 by GSR 800 Quote
GNRi Milepost 105 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Would there be a pick-up option for any orders a show in the North ? Quote
BosKonay Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 Would there be a pick-up option for any orders a show in the North ? Yes - certainly once we have the models in hand, we'll be doing our best to hand deliver via shows as much as possible to keep the costs down for everyone The Stand looked well to day, thanks to all those who popped by to say hello and drop in a deposit You can place orders / deposits on the website - http://irishrailwaymodels.com - which based on the last few days, would be strongly advised to avoid disappointment! Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 After the ballast wagon and the cement bubble' date='what else is planned?[/quote'] At the moment we're concentrating in getting the 1st two projects off the ground. After the ballast is delivered we'll see where we go from there. Quote
DiveController Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) I met Fran and Patrick at the show yesterday and have ordered 12 myself.Great to see such a positive response to the ballast wagons. Yours and mine going to be gypsums, I know that Just a little example from youtube to encourage everyone to order 5 sets each!!! I'm planning to win the fifth set;) Trouble is, if I don't, what to do Some ballasts would be nice too, but big investment all at once….. Edited October 25, 2015 by DiveController Quote
scahalane Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I had planned to scratch build these at some stage but being realistic I know that will be a long time in the waiting so just placed an order for 3 sets.. Don't tell the Mrs!!! Quote
DiveController Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I had planned to scratch build these at some stage but being realistic I know that will be a long time in the waiting so just placed an order for 3 sets.. Don't tell the Mrs!!! And now you have time for the Mrs instead ……………………..or you could just scratch build another of those fantastic buildings! Quote
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