Warbonnet Posted September 24, 2019 Posted September 24, 2019 Hi everyone, Our Fertiliser wagons are now available for pre-order! As you can see, these promise to be one of our best models yet, if not the best! We are doing four packs of two wagons, with each wagon individually decorated as per the prototypes from photos and research material. The ferts are one of the most distinctive wagons to run in Ireland, and ran nationwide during their 30 year lives in service with Irish rail. Built in Inchicore, the were based on the standard 42ft underframe, these wagons entered service with Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) in 1974 and were tasked with transporting palletised bagged fertiliser from the Nitrigin Éireann Teoranta (later Irish Fertiliser Industries) plant at Shelton Abbey, near Arklow in County Wicklow, to distribution points throughout the CIÉ/Irish Rail and Northern Ireland Railways networks. In traffic, these distinctive vehicles could be found both in dedicated block trains and attached to other ‘liner’ services. In late 2001, Irish Rail signalled its intention to withdraw from a number of unprofitable freight flows, including fertiliser traffic. This, coupled with the closure of the Shelton Abbey plant in 2002, led to their withdrawal.Throughout their operational lives, these wagons wore a basic red oxide livery and a number of the wagons retained the CIÉ roundel after the formation of Irish Rail in 1987. They are currently in production alongside our liner wagons and are due in December 2019. Prices are €100 per pack of two wagons, and as ever we are doing a great bundle deal, of €360 for all 8 wagons. Pre-order now: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/cie-bogie-fertiliser-wagon 14 2 Quote
enniscorthyman Posted September 24, 2019 Posted September 24, 2019 Excellent.A bit more saving for me to do. 1 Quote
Irishswissernie Posted September 24, 2019 Posted September 24, 2019 Bundle ordered, its been an expensive month thanks to H C Casserley and now IRM, but then you can't take it with you! Ernie 3 1 Quote
spudfan Posted September 24, 2019 Posted September 24, 2019 Just booked a JCB online with the local plant hire outfit..... 1 6 Quote
Robert Shrives Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 The "deed is done" with 2 packs ordered so thanks for bringing a major part of the CIE et al freight story to the model world in rtr format - as said before some thing unimaginable 5 years ago. Account now into hiding after a Dapol factory open day last weekend. I look forward seeing samples on stand B46 at Warley show at the NEC, November 23rd and 24th . Robert 3 1 Quote
josefstadt Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 Excellent looking models of these iconic Irish wagons. Another IRM success! Pack A ordered. 1 1 Quote
DoctorPan Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 Order going in Friday after payday! Can't wait to get my hands on them 1 Quote
K801 Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 Beautiful models, how many ran in a full rake? Quote
spudfan Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 2 hours ago, K801 said: Beautiful models, how many ran in a full rake? Too many... Quote
Edo Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 17 hours ago, spudfan said: Just booked a JCB online with the local plant hire outfit..... Can I borrow it after yer done.........I promise to properly dispose of it after Im done!....... Quote
spudfan Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, Edo said: Can I borrow it after yer done.........I promise to properly dispose of it after Im done!....... We recycle now...…. 1 Quote
Edo Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 3 hours ago, K801 said: Beautiful models, how many ran in a full rake? Defo not less than 8 .......... My "budget" will prop stretch to 2 packs of these - they are unique and 4 will probably look fine on my proposed layout.....the agony of choice eh! - I've just about got the A"s order squared away and the liners - tho i know ill be coming back for seconds on the As....then there is the rest of the 42 project...and Paddys Ms 121s ....not forgetting Leslie's cattle wagons and more beets and Hs........its not a bad complaint tho!! 2 Quote
spudfan Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 Regarding reincarnation...would it be possible to spread the cost over multiple lives? I could really cut loose then, with the credit card. 1 Quote
ttc0169 Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 Bundle just purchased....Too good to resist, I have fond memories of working with the real wagons both in shunting and unloading of the wagons, I was never any good at the latter and always preferred the shunting 1 Quote
PorkyP Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, spudfan said: Regarding reincarnation...would it be possible to spread the cost over multiple lives? I could really cut loose then, with the credit card. You probably need a special Hindu credit card for that... 1 Quote
enniscorthyman Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 The ferts will look superb with the new A class. 3 Quote
ttc0169 Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, enniscorthyman said: The ferts will look superb with the new A class. Imagine the sound of the A class hauling eight laden ferts up the bank and through bog road level crossing shaking the foundations of the gatekeepers house in the process.....Just sayin….. 3 Quote
BosKonay Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 7 hours ago, K801 said: Beautiful models, how many ran in a full rake? 8 Was typical Quote
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 whoops, just pre-ordered set a and b... 1 1 1 Quote
NIRCLASS80 Posted September 25, 2019 Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) Order placed, can’t wait. The grass will be greener in Ballyercall next year! Edited September 25, 2019 by NIRCLASS80 3 1 Quote
Railer Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 Quick question about the model guys. In the samples I notice the brake handle sits proud of the frame rather then being slightly recessed under it. Is this due to model commonality with the 42ft flats? Quote
BosKonay Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Railer said: Quick question about the model guys. In the samples I notice the brake handle sits proud of the frame rather then being slightly recessed under it. Is this due to model commonality with the 42ft flats? It's a feature of the sample, corrected on the finished item. Quote
Warbonnet Posted December 6, 2019 Author Posted December 6, 2019 Hi Everyone, Just a quick fert update. The wagons are due to be finished Christmas week in China, so with Christmas upheaval, holidays etc they will be in your paws in early January 2020. We're at 15% sold already, so dont miss out, as they will go fast, just like the liners! Order now: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/cie-bogie-fertiliser-wagon Cheers! Fran 3 1 Quote
DiveController Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 Thanks for the reminder. Couple of bundles ordered. Quote
Colin_McLeod Posted December 9, 2019 Posted December 9, 2019 I have ordered my ferts. Does anyone make a suitable load for these Quote
NIRCLASS80 Posted December 9, 2019 Posted December 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Colin_McLeod said: I have ordered my ferts. Does anyone make a suitable load for these They come already loaded. 1 Quote
Noel Posted December 9, 2019 Posted December 9, 2019 Ordered a pair These look good, very good. A little out of my 1960s era but too good not to collect some samples, and even run them. I have some orange baby GMs so won't indignity them by coupling up behind black and tan B141 Quote
DiveController Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Noel said: I have some orange baby GMs so won't indignity them by coupling up behind black and tan B141 Not everything was re-liveried on the spot so you needn't worry Edited December 10, 2019 by DiveController 4 1 Quote
Georgeconna Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 Pressed the Nuclear button there on a Bundle. Broke but you only live once.... 1 Quote
DiveController Posted December 11, 2019 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) Thanks, Ernie @Irishswissernie. I was hoping you'd post that one. I alway feel like I'm always putting some part of your collection on here. Sometime in 1974 at Albert Quay, CBSCR then a goods yard for CIE until North Esk opened c. 1976 and as Boskonay demonstrated above you can run a rake with an NIR loco if you're stuck! Coleraine c. 1984 ....although 113 seems to be the most photographed of the NI locos with bogie ferts Edited December 11, 2019 by DiveController 5 Quote
Edo Posted December 11, 2019 Posted December 11, 2019 Order placed. Went mental and ordered the bundle. Seeing as I'm going to be shot as soon as the ministry for the Interior gets wind of this......I ordered an auld Supertrain A Class to keep the ferts company.....might aswell go down in style! Im in financial hibernation until the summer - it will be soup and crackers with a can of sardines at the weekend. As regards the 121's....I'm watching the going rate for gin tarnished middle aged kidneys...... It will all be worth it tho 1 2 Quote
DiveController Posted December 11, 2019 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) May as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb... and I do like sardines! And same for me ... Here goes BnT surviving on 121 into March 1975. Sorry, link only in case I have Jonathan Allen on my case and I'm sharing sardines with Edo https://www.flickr.com/photos/152343870@N07/26278229928/in/photolist-2gYzGH9-T4U17i-WE5ktq-ekPNu2-2arjFys-G37NeN-q8F3UZ-266z9UA-Zuk7Es-RMgZao-RfKHJM-2ddJqoK-EvVccT-Ajm8cM-XETbe9-J6HMoq-FQgVpc-22vbbkU-22vbbfy-hxMBfD and just to contradict myself we have 112 with bogie ferts (admittedly much later 1990, maybe that was when she was loaned to CIE?) https://www.flickr.com/photos/152343870@N07/41413527522/in/photolist-ekPNu2-2arjFys-G37NeN-q8F3UZ-266z9UA-2ddJqoK-EvVccT-Ajm8cM-Zuk7Es-XETbe9-J6HMoq-FQgVpc-22vbbkU-22vbbfy-hxMBfD-KkZPRP-2fhHcwV-oah299-2ebPpNo-S1KUh6-pEtTHF-24oZQkA-amHk4U-pWE8Vg-aVJuu6-bZD2mY-23nG1Xu-aEQssV-ejt8FF-R53JLj-JayCvB-PrHNht-s1p1N8-bYHvtU-d4zmM7-rs5W8o-TgDCP7-2aiuipA-2cd3GSf-jPfBhH-qMUYWT-d4zptY-rsEh6U-MCsw5g-J6HMYy-bZD8Y1-25qBWDb-G9pxnF-28brda1-cnndP5 Edited December 11, 2019 by DiveController typo 1 Quote
gm171 kk Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 Is there any update on an arrival date for the Ferts? Quote
Warbonnet Posted January 21, 2020 Author Posted January 21, 2020 We should have news on an arrival date before the end of the week! Cheers! Fran 3 1 Quote
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