Project 42 Update

[MOGUL]

2 hours ago, Arran said:

HI All

I got a new batch of Bell 20fts but they are the old style 20fts which are more prototypical, i dont have any info on Dana so good all round pics along with colours and its a good one to do, Bruhn i have all the info.

B+I 20ft I've never seen although going by records they must have had them, The CIE 40ft i never new existed till that pic this week but my 40ft with the advertising panels is as close as it can get, so that can be done unless IMR want a run for the wagons , the BELL and B+I 40 fts we supplied for the project 42 wagons look good and its great to be involved bringing accuracy and models to the hobby that take it to the next level.

I have some loads more old style containers left to do as well as the ones you would have seen on new style containers but the earlier years like MOL with the croc on the box Orange NYK to mention some.

Regards Arran

 

 

Arran, 

 

Can you PM me your email.. 

I have loads of pics of DANAs tanks, in a few different styles.. Will send you over what I have

regards

Andrew

 

[WRENNEIRE]

 

Westmoreland St?

[DiveController]

On 12/19/2019 at 10:12 AM, Arran said:

HI All

I got a new batch of Bell 20fts but they are the old style 20fts which are more prototypical, i dont have any info on Dana so good all round pics along with colours and its a good one to do, Bruhn i have all the info.

B+I 20ft I've never seen although going by records they must have had them, The CIE 40ft i never new existed till that pic this week but my 40ft with the advertising panels is as close as it can get, so that can be done unless IMR want a run for the wagons , the BELL and B+I 40 fts we supplied for the project 42 wagons look good and its great to be involved bringing accuracy and models to the hobby that take it to the next level.

I have some loads more old style containers left to do as well as the ones you would have seen on new style containers but the earlier years like MOL with the croc on the box Orange NYK to mention some.

Regards Arran

 

 

Don't worry, Arran. Old style is good . I have some of yours that I purchased previously and will order some more. The biggest problem now is getting things more in a 50s/60s style than in a post 80s setting. Wasn't as aware of the MOL but it does look nice so probably get some of how those too  

There wee 20 ft B&I in a much older style logo if I remember correctly. posted on another thread here IIRC. I will repost if I can find.

 

Edited December 20, 2019 by DiveController

[Mayner]

My order of 42' flats arrived this morning shipped half way around the World from the UK within 10 days, a pretty good shipping service by any standard.

I could not resist this little set up not having a OO or broad gauge layout. Perhaps I can push the wheels in. The 20' containers are C Rail

Edited December 21, 2019 by Mayner

[DiveController]

Same for US with these probably one of the last orders to be made and hence shipped. Incidentally why did they ship from the UK?

 

[Rob]

I'm still waiting in D8 after booking at Raheny last year .       Jealous of ye that got them first but am sure they are near-  will be worth the wait no doubt so no worries.

[DiveController]

I think the IRM lads said they 'd all shipped. The arrive app is useful. You get a link by text , click on it and you can see the order contents and set push notifications iirc 

[Edo]

Arrived to Limerick yesterday - looking great. many thanks

[Railer]

6 hours ago, DiveController said:

Same for US with these probably one of the last orders to be made and hence shipped. Incidentally why did they ship from the UK?

 

Brexit preparations from the IRM Accurascale lads. 

[irishthump]

Got home from work yesterday and found mine had been delivered. Haven’t had a chance to run them yet, but they are gorgeous!

[DB JOE]

Got mine today fantastic wagon very happy with them. Just a quick question for the IRM lads …..any chance those little yellow container ISO locks would be available separately as there seems to be just 4 per wagon? 

[patrick]

Mine arrived in Ohio Tuesday morning and were immediately put into service. Once again a stunning model from IRM.

[ttc0169]

A present day look at what can be achieved with the superb IRM bogie liner wagons and the equally fantastic range of containers from C-Rail....

Retro liveried locomotive 073 passes through Tara junction station hauling the 09:35 liner train from North wall to Ballina;

See the video;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqefH9S2QIk

 

[ttc0169]

The containers are push fit, and not glued to the container lugs.

Gents-regarding the container lugs-or "spuds "as they were locally known is it possible for them to be supplied as an extra in a packet of six to eight?, there is a recess on the frame of the wagons where these were always stored.

Thanks 

[DiveController]

13 hours ago, Railer said:

Brexit preparations from the IRM Accurascale lads. 

Obviously didn't understand the implications of the IRM/Accurascale setup with Brexit. What is happening post March and with the A class due about that time?

2 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

The containers are push fit, and not glued to the container lugs.

Gents-regarding the container lugs-or "spuds "as they were locally known is it possible for them to be supplied as an extra in a packet of six to eight?, there is a recess on the frame of the wagons where these were always stored.

Thanks 

But the center container lugs are not removable to allow a 40ft to sit on a 2x 20ft wagon? SO there were two sets of tooling for this portion of the 42ft chassis?

[BosKonay]

28 minutes ago, DiveController said:

Obviously didn't understand the implications of the IRM/Accurascale setup with Brexit. What is happening post March and with the A class due about that time?

But the center container lugs are not removable to allow a 40ft to sit on a 2x 20ft wagon? SO there were two sets of tooling for this portion of the 42ft chassis?

The lugs are a part. A touch of glue was added in the factory to stop them getting lost but you can pop them out as needed. We have additional sets on the way that should have come with this shipment. 
 

we have warehouses in Dublin and Peterborough so no concerns about brexit or otherwise. 

[Sleeper]

Off the rails and on the road

[Warbonnet]

On 12/21/2019 at 6:17 PM, ttc0169 said:

The containers are push fit, and not glued to the container lugs.

Gents-regarding the container lugs-or "spuds "as they were locally known is it possible for them to be supplied as an extra in a packet of six to eight?, there is a recess on the frame of the wagons where these were always stored.

Thanks 

Hi Noel,

Yes, we are due a bunch of these from China in the new year, keep an eye out for that!

22 hours ago, Sleeper said:

Off the rails and on the road

Nice! We really need a model of a Hino HE or a CIE Bedford TM if you ask me!

Cheers!

Fran

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

It’s absolutely fantastic to see these wagons in action and on such great layouts. Thank you for posting them and keep them coming.

However, we are aware that there has been a couple of issues too.

We have been in touch with the factory to discuss our unhappiness about the tightness of wheels on the bogies (a characteristic none of the Tara’s or 42 samples had at all, and the flats have exactly the same bogie, same tooling etc.) and the droopy buffer issue with these wagons.

With a bit of oiling and some running in, the tightness of the wheels is cured, but we are instructing the factory to ensure that this is not necessary on any further 42ft wagons going forward and that they perform as they should. This affects some, but not all wagons, but once sorted they perform as you would expect. 

We have also asked the factory to ensure that the buffer beam fitting is corrected too and that the ferts, spoils, Guinness kegs and weedspray do not have these issues.

If anyone is having issues and cannot resolve them then please contact us via email support@irishrailwaymodels.com and we will help you out. We know this is not ideal and shouldn’t be necessary but we are determined to solve the issue for you should you have one.

Cheers,

Fran (on behalf of the IRM crew) 

[Sleeper]

The volvo F88 with the 2 Michelin men on the roof would be very nice

[Wexford70]

Are many wagons showing the buffwr problems? Can anything be done about the drooping? Have not checked mine yet as have been away.

[Warbonnet]

4 hours ago, Wexford70 said:

Are many wagons showing the buffwr problems? Can anything be done about the drooping? Have not checked mine yet as have been away.

Not a huge amount but we are looking at ways to sort. We will get some instructions sorted for them in the new year. Luckily they're a separate part so can be rectified. 

[patrick]

I remember the Tralee liner being made up of both bogie and four wheel flats with an occasional fuel oil tank in the mix. The bogies were always at the head end of the train necessitating some shunting before the train could depart in the evening.

Edited December 23, 2019 by patrick

[Georgeconna]

Got a nice box and a not so nice letter from Mr Visa yesterday. Stuff looks Fab.

Thanks for the Little Card too.

Happy Xmas to the IRM Team. Hope Santa can actaully bring you some sort of a surprise this year!!

now to do some shunting over xmas.

 

 

[irishthump]

1 hour ago, Georgeconna said:

 

Thanks for the Little Card too.

Happy Xmas to the IRM Team. Hope Santa can actaully bring you some sort of a surprise this year!!

 

 

 

Yeah got my card yesterday too. Nice little touch, lads! Happy Christmas to all at IRM.

[Broithe]

My card turned up today.

 

Cheers, lads!

[murrayec]

Got my card yesterday

Happy Christmas lads

Thanks

Eoin

[John-r]

Got my card as well yesterday, lovely touch, Thanks so much for these and all the other fantastic wagons you brought us so far.

Hope the IRM team and their families and indeed everyone on the forum have a lovely Christmas  and a peaceful New Year.

Cheers Everyone.

John-r.

[ttc0169]

Happy Christmas gentlemen, thank you for the card and bringing out fantastic models-looking forward to an even better 2020.

 

[RedRich]

Also got mine the other day thanks lads and many happy returns.

Rich,

[DART8118]

Happy Christmas to everyone on the forum and best wishes for a wonderful 2020.

8118

[Dr Gerbil-Fritters]

I got a card today - thanks!

My missus said, so you should, the amount of money you're spending with those boys

[WRENNEIRE]

I got an invoice.........

[K801]

Would love to see a Norfolk Line RTR container

(photo from You Tube)

[JasonB]

Card received this morning gents. Lovely touch again, and happy Christmas to you and yours. Enjoy the break, it's well deserved. I'm sure it will be another extremely busy year ahead for IRM/ accurascale in 2020.