DJ Dangerous Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, gm171 kk said: Studio Scale Models sell both types as a brass kit. Excellent, thank you! I sent them an email a week or two, so will also ask about that when I get a reply. Quote
DiveController Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Vlak said: If I recall correctly there was 1x ballast hopper that had the IÉ plug & socket logo stencilled on the sides There were several tank wagons converted for Molasses traffic that carried the IR ‘points’ logo as well as at least one brake van I seem to recall. Knew I'd seen the IR marked Molasses tank wagons somewhere but not sure if I've seen that IE ballast wagon. Maybe @Warbonnet might post when things cool down after the show and IRM announcement, and get us back on track on this tread. Sorry if we've got a bit off topic from ballasts/gypsums Molasses 2/5 of the rake still in IR, Foynes 1998 4 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Vlak said: Edit: There were several tank wagons converted for Molasses traffic that carried the IR ‘points’ logo as well as at least one brake van I seem to recall. Correct, Vlak - and the brake van was a departmental one never used in normal traffic. I think I saw it in Limerick. 1 Quote
NIRCLASS80 Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Great announcement once again. Something for everyone. It’s great to see how so many more modellers and collectors are now interested in the Irish scene than 5 years ago and hopefully as more get interested my dream of a NIR 80 Class DEMU in RTR gets more viable! The IR and gypsum packs will get a little run on Ballyercall. Edited October 26, 2020 by NIRCLASS80 2 1 Quote
Noel Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Really like these Ballast wagons. They uncouple and couple really well using kadee as per IRMs recommendation to glue kadee's under the NEM pockets, or use the pockets in fixed rakes and just modify the end wagons as per Stephens original suggestion. These would not have been shunted or marshalled like other two axle stock, but the bubbles might have been marshalled into any type of formation with other wagons in the early days. Looking forward to weathering the rest of my Ballast wagons over the winter. Might even respray some of the loads to Gypsum colour for a bit of variety. These wagons were a game changer for the Irish modelling scene and a taste of all the goodies that were to come afterwards from this stable. Never have we had it so good. IRM seem to have helped grow the size of the Irish modelling market, so glad that folks who missed out on the first run will now be able to benefit from these exciting re-runs especially in CIE and IR liveries not to mention the Gypsom variants. 1 Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 26, 2020 Author Posted October 26, 2020 10 hours ago, DiveController said: Knew I'd seen the IR marked Molasses tank wagons somewhere but not sure if I've seen that IE ballast wagon. Maybe @Warbonnet might post when things cool down after the show and IRM announcement, and get us back on track on this tread. Sorry if we've got a bit off topic from ballasts/gypsums Molasses 2/5 of the rake still in IR, Foynes 1998 We have a photo of it on file but we do not have permission to publish it, sadly. It only came to light after we went into production commenced on our new run of hoppers (though @Garfield swore blind for a long time it existed after seeing it in his youth). It is our understanding that two hoppers at least got the plug and socket logo, but at least we have photographic evidence that one got it. Something for us for a future run! I was also told once that an ivory bubble got an IR logo instead of CIE, though I thought Irish cement would've been more likely in that era. Since we've not seen a pic it's not something we can do in model form. Though if anyone has a pic of anything like that on our wagons, please let us know! 2 1 1 1 Quote
Sean Hogan Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Noel said: Really like these Ballast wagons. They uncouple and couple really well using kadee as per IRMs recommendation to glue kadee's under the NEM pockets, or use the pockets in fixed rakes and just modify the end wagons as per Stephens original suggestion. These would not have been shunted or marshalled like other two axle stock, but the bubbles might have been marshalled into any type of formation with other wagons in the early days. Looking forward to weathering the rest of my Ballast wagons over the winter. Might even respray some of the loads to Gypsum colour for a bit of variety. These wagons were a game changer for the Irish modelling scene and a taste of all the goodies that were to come afterwards from this stable. Never have we had it so good. IRM seem to have helped grow the size of the Irish modelling market, so glad that folks who missed out on the first run will now be able to benefit from these exciting re-runs especially in CIE and IR liveries not to mention the Gypsom variants. Thanks for that noel Thanks noel great video 1 Quote
Vlak Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 I had a delve thru my archives and came across the photo of the IÉ Ballast Hopper, No. 24262. As an aside, I had a check thru some shots of the IÉ Fuel Oil Tank-Cars used for transporting fuel oil for internal use and the only one I could find was the IÉ liveried one depicted by DiveController in Limerick. While on the subject should IRM wish to make these models in the future the ones latterly used ran mostly on the same chassis as the Cement Bubbles, using 3x different types of tank design; two of which are depicted in DiveController's photo, with the third using an extended tank and were formerly Esso Oil tank cars (not to be confused with the class A tanks used on the Sligo & Claremorris Oil turns), which were utilised for IÉ fuel oil until the flow ceased in 2006. Anyway back to Ballast Hoppers, hope the photo helps. 7 2 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Will we get a heads-up here on the forum if any of the thirteen wagon packs are running low on pre-orders? If I recall correctly, the website stock level countdown doesn't start working until the packs are actually in stock. Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 26, 2020 Author Posted October 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, Vlak said: I had a delve thru my archives and came across the photo of the IÉ Ballast Hopper, No. 24262. As an aside, I had a check thru some shots of the IÉ Fuel Oil Tank-Cars used for transporting fuel oil for internal use and the only one I could find was the IÉ liveried one depicted by DiveController in Limerick. While on the subject should IRM wish to make these models in the future the ones latterly used ran mostly on the same chassis as the Cement Bubbles, using 3x different types of tank design; two of which are depicted in DiveController's photo, with the third using an extended tank and were formerly Esso Oil tank cars (not to be confused with the class A tanks used on the Sligo & Claremorris Oil turns), which were utilised for IÉ fuel oil until the flow ceased in 2006. Anyway back to Ballast Hoppers, hope the photo helps. Hi Vlak, 24262 is the one we have a pic of too, but it's not as good a pic as this one! If anyone wants to know what type of photos are of most use to model railway manufacturers it's this one; smack side on, clear with all the details. Cheers for sharing! 4 1 1 Quote
NIRCLASS80 Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Warbonnet said: Hi Vlak, 24262 is the one we have a pic of too, but it's not as good a pic as this one! If anyone wants to know what type of photos are of most use to model railway manufacturers it's this one; smack side on, clear with all the details. Cheers for sharing! I can supply smack side on photos of a NIR 80 Class willingly!! 2 1 4 Quote
Warbonnet Posted October 26, 2020 Author Posted October 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Will we get a heads-up here on the forum if any of the thirteen wagon packs are running low on pre-orders? If I recall correctly, the website stock level countdown doesn't start working until the packs are actually in stock. Oh yes, we will be providing updates as we go. Away from the work computer at the moment but last time I checked last night we were roughly at 30% pre-ordered across the range, so very popular so far! Should have some proper figures later today or early tomorrow. 2 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, Warbonnet said: Oh yes, we will be providing updates as we go. Away from the work computer at the moment but last time I checked last night we were roughly at 30% pre-ordered across the range, so very popular so far! Should have some proper figures later today or early tomorrow. Thank you! Wow, incredible sales so far!!! Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Lads-Any chance of fast tracking a Super train liveried 001 class for Christmas...it would be perfect for hauling these new additions to the range.......just sayin....... 3 1 2 Quote
murphaph Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Is that image of ballast in a gypsum wagon from after the gypsum traffic ceased? I assume so but would be nice to know for sure. Quote
warb Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 photo taken in 2000 in greystones P way working 3 1 1 Quote
DiveController Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 I think that gypsum flows didn't cease until 2001, so that was a newly repainted wagon without yellow hand wheels intended to go back into traffic? Not for PWD with gypsum one the side. Quote
Railer Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 I had to go the Div 42 pack and will add more as funds allow. The printing on these look to be even more impressive than previous wagons, especially the IR wagons and the Div 42 wagon. I have to say in regards to the variety of wagons, who would have though that we could have 18 different running numbers in an Irish RTR wagon, that's just going off the IE versions. Also anyone have any insight into the Div 42, was that an inside joke in the PWD. I believe it's for Division 42 and at least 2 wagons were marked with it? 2 Quote
flange lubricator Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, ttc0169 said: Lads-Any chance of fast tracking a Super train liveried 001 class for Christmas...it would be perfect for hauling these new additions to the range.......just sayin....... Doubt we will see an A class by then Noel , but 2x 121 class with the Gypsum will do me for Christmas Edited October 27, 2020 by flange lubricator 7 2 Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 4 hours ago, flange lubricator said: Doubt we will see an A class by then Noel , but 2x 121 class with the Gypsum will do me for Christmas Good for me too.... 5 hours ago, Railer said: Also anyone have any insight into the Div 42, was that an inside joke in the PWD. I believe it's for Division 42 and at least 2 wagons were marked with it? Used during the Belfast line relaying programme of the late 1990s I believe 1 1 Quote
gm171 kk Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) I've bought the IÉ ballast pack and just wondering how the plough vans work? Do the lights and switches function without a decoder or do you need a decoder to have the lights on? Edited October 27, 2020 by gm171 kk Quote
BosKonay Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 They work on DC with micro switches and take an 8-pin decoder so you can manage that way. The tail lights are directional. https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements/how-to-fit-a-dcc-chip-to-your-plough-van?_pos=3&_sid=76400dfb9&_ss=r Quote
Georgeconna Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 9:06 PM, DiveController said: If you missed out on the rush, Marks Models still have some IRM IR Plough Vans https://www.marksmodels.com/?pid=34697 Despite the IR era being of most interest to me I ordered a CIE one first off to go with the ballast set. Saw the above message, In stock too, I placed an order , Great I thought....Call then this am from MM, it was the incorrect ones they had up, The CIE Jobs are in stock. 1 Quote
DiveController Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Well , Marks Models appear to be completely out now but Dave knows that guy ......... @flange lubricator Forgot to say, great photo Flange Edited October 29, 2020 by DiveController 2 Quote
skinner75 Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 I ordered the three packs of the IE versions, to go along with the previously released IE packs A, B & C. I'd love to know the story behind the Div42 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 What are pre-order availability levels like at the moment, in particular the IR Bundles? Quote
Garfield Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 5 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: What are pre-order availability levels like at the moment, in particular the IR Bundles? Still available, but moving at a decent pace. They should be here in less than a fortnight. 3 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Garfield said: Still available, but moving at a decent pace. They should be here in less than a fortnight. Fingers crossed that the stock lasts until the end of this month! Quote
Warbonnet Posted November 19, 2020 Author Posted November 19, 2020 Due in stock next week folks! Over half the run is pre-ordered already, so don't miss out! Ballast wagons: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/ballast-hoppers Gypsum wagons: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/gypsum-ore-wagons 8 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Warbonnet said: Due in stock next week folks! Over half the run is pre-ordered already, so don't miss out! Ballast wagons: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/ballast-hoppers Gypsum wagons: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/gypsum-ore-wagons About time... Because this has to be the saddest photo that you'll see today: 3 6 Quote
DiveController Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 Yeah, you can't leave the ballasted things anywhere, they'll steal anything y'know 1 1 Quote
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