IRM Rawie Buffer Stop

[Warbonnet]

While the A Class announcement was on the lips of every Irish modeller since the Model Railway Society of Ireland's Raheny show, we did preview another all new model; the ubiquitous rawie buffer stop. These could be found across the Irish network for the past two decades and are still in use today.

Our model follows a pattern unique to Ireland and will be available in packs of two for just €6.95! They will go on sale at the end of the year!

https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/buffer-stops

[Railer]

The non DMU one being done under the Accurascale brand is used here too from what I have seen but not as widespread as the IRM one. 

[Noel]

They look great. 

I liked the old hydraulic buffer stops they used to have at the end of the platforms in Heuston/Kingsbridge and Connolly/Amiens Street. Presume H&S and past accident experience was the reason modern ones like above are placed so far from the end of the track and end of the platform. My OCD quite liked the symmetry and punctuation of a large hydraulic stop right at the very end of the platform.

[Broithe]

Are they easily convertible to 21mm?

[Glenderg]

13 minutes ago, Broithe said:

Are they easily convertible to 21mm?

Aye, bit of cutting and shutting, be grand  

(p.s. 21mm'ers don't do modren)

[Railer]

There's a few hydraulic ones left at Fairview depotnow painted in yellow Noel. 

[Rob]

Great news-  look forward to these!  Good work, lads!

[JasonB]

One of those little things that can often be overlooked on a layout, but make all the difference when they look as good as that. But maybe that's just me, I've got a bit of a thing for Buffer Stops  

[DiveController]

8 hours ago, Warbonnet said:

Another all new model; the ubiquitous rawie buffer stop. These could be found across the Irish network for the past two decades and are still in use today.

https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/buffer-stops

This is a very nice little model. Looks really impressive with all the track clamps (dynamic train safety system or whatever is the correct term). Unfortunately too modern for me but I would definitely like to see more authentic Irish line side models. Very tasty

[eugenepfox]

20 hours ago, Railer said:

There's a few hydraulic ones left at Fairview depotnow painted in yellow Noel. 

 

14 hours ago, DiveController said:

This is a very nice little model. Looks really impressive with all the track clamps (dynamic train safety system or whatever is the correct term). Unfortunately too modern for me but I would definitely like to see more authentic Irish line side models. Very tasty

The yellow buffer stops at the north and south ends of Fairview Depot are not hydraulic. They are Henry Boot buffers retrospectively fitted with standard buffers to their buffer beams in order to prevent damage to the scharfenberg couplers. Close inspection of these buffers will reveal that these buffers have fishplates fitted behind them and the buffers are are highly torqued. They were originally designed asslidig or friction buffers. However subsequent tests and trials on this design of sliding buffer revealed that they not behave as was predicted by the manufacturer. The buffers were removed from running lines and installed in sidings.

Friction buffers currently in use are mostly supplied by Rawie in Germany. Earlier friction buffers were supplied by Godwin Warren in thr UK who manufactured under licence from Rawie.I believe Godwin Warren has stopoed trading. They also supplied level crossing barriers.

Friction buffers operate by arresting the energy of a train and stopping the train at a rate of retardation deemed acceptable to ensure the safety of passengers on the train or waiting at the station. Passengers on the train may be standing up and collecting their belongings before getting off. Passengers may be queue along the platform waiting to board. Limiting the possible damage to rolling stock and infrastructure us also considered. The energy is burned off by the travel of the friction buffer. As the train slows down additional friction elements can be engaged to stop the train within the specified length or distance.

The standard length of run out afopted by Iarnród Éireann is about 12 metres.

[RobertRoche]

Here is the information affixed to the buffer stop on the siding in Wellingtonbridge showing the distance and spacing of the friction elements.

[enniscorthyman]

Photo I took at Wellingtonbridge a few weeks ago.

[Broithe]

The yellow 'has it been nudged?' marks on the rails are worthy of note.

[enniscorthyman]

[Broithe]

This is one of the subsidiary clamps at Ballybrophy - they are all fitted with the nuts to the outside of the track, which seems to be standard practice.

 

[BosKonay]

 

Our version, included with the Buffer Stop

[Broithe]

You seem to have a good grip on things...

[ttc0169]

Gents-any update on the release of the buffer stops?

[Warbonnet]

23 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

Gents-any update on the release of the buffer stops?

Should have some news later this week Noel!

[Warbonnet]

Just a quick update on this project! We still have some fine-tuning to do on these babies but they are not far away, we anticipate to have them in stock by the end of March.

Cheers!

Fran

[Irishrailwayman]

On 11/11/2018 at 4:55 PM, Broithe said:

The yellow 'has it been nudged?' marks on the rails are worthy of note.

Might be rust marks from rainfall?

[Broithe]

39 minutes ago, Irishrailwayman said:

Might be rust marks from rainfall?

Possibly, though, on the full-size image, there's no yellow on the top of the rail on the far side, and there doesn't seem to be anything at the other end, though the rust just could be from the bolted-up face?

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

Update on the Rawie buffers here https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements/rawie-buffer-stop-update

Cheers,

Fran

[Broithe]

Location marks have appeared at Ballybrophy.

[Robert Shrives]

How very nice ! I guess it shows the speed of an inquiry is expected to be so slow the rust will have back filled before a visit!! Almost as useful as indicators on BMWs - and not for getting taxes paid for that to be painted on! 

Now will IRM provide a scale transfer to go with packs ??

Just putting on a hat as its too hot for a coat - leaves stage right.

Robert 

   

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

After much working, reworking, testing, amending and further testing, we are delighted to report that our bufferstops are now in the final stages of assembly and will be here in mid-November! Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered and awaited delivery for their patience!

You can order your Rawie buffer stops via the following link! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/buffer-stops

Cheers!

Fran

 

[Robert Shrives]

good news

 

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

These have just arrived in from China! They are currently being broken down from the pallets and dispatch should start in the next day or two, with them arriving to you early next week all going well!

You can add your name to the dispatch list by placing your order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/buffer-stops

Cheers,

Fran 

[Robert Shrives]

Hi 

Just seen email advising little chaps are on their way .  Good news  so thanks for all the work done 

 

Robert  

[Robert Shrives]

Well two packs of buffers in post box on my return from work , very smart and not mentioned before are the little brake units to sit in the rail behind the stop come with a handy spacer tool to ensure the correct distance apart. - Well thought out. 

Thanks 

[Railer]

Quick question guys. How come IRM stock is now shipping from the UK? Just got Royal Mail tracking number for the RAWIE buffer packs (Irish Versions). Are they part of the Accurascale brand now or is it a Brexit thing?

[RedRich]

I've been having a good look at mine and they are a smashing and cool looking model. The representation of the nut and bolt on the buffer plates is a nice touch. They look exactly like what they are portraying and you can't ask for more than that.

Rich,

[DiveController]

15 hours ago, Railer said:

Quick question guys. How come IRM stock is now shipping from the UK? Just got Royal Mail tracking number for the RAWIE buffer packs (Irish Versions). Are they part of the Accurascale brand now or is it a Brexit thing?

Been getting my outstanding IRM invoices from Accurascale too.  Since Accurascale is an  entity that has to stand alone from IRM (and I have no particular interest in British outline whatsoever) I was wondering why we are seeing a merging to these 'separate' entities? 

[NIRCLASS80]

When you have 2 small companies owned by the same people surely distribution of products being merged must be common sense and help keep costs down which is what we all want. 
 

At the end of the day all products are distributed from China!

Edited December 4, 2019 by NIRCLASS80

[BosKonay]

8 hours ago, DiveController said:

Been getting my outstanding IRM invoices from Accurascale too.  

If you are something is broken !

drop me a line or email and I’ll sort that out.