Patrick Davey Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Interestingly, A30 in original silver seems to be the least popular with 65 left as I type this. I've seen one of these in person and they look stunning, I think definitely the most eye-catching livery so am surprised that this loco is the least popular even though A1 is almost sold out - the Special Edition factor probably explains that though. Also interesting is that dark green A46 was very popular yet light green A42 is not. Also - for some reason the very helpful customer reviews are only available on the .com version of the website and not on the .co.uk version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 The pics just don't do the silver ones justice IMO. The colour looks far far better in real life. I got A30 from Mark's and had it hand delivered by the mother, who "conveniently" lives around the corner from them lol. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Patrick Davey said:. Also - for some reason the very helpful customer reviews are only available on the .com version of the website and not on the .co.uk version? On my todo list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, BosKonay said: On my todo list Ah no rush.....sure time enough after the next announcement......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 5 hours ago, murphaph said: The pics just don't do the silver ones justice IMO. The colour looks far far better in real life. I got A30 from Mark's and had it hand delivered by the mother, who "conveniently" lives around the corner from them lol. Totally agree - on the layout it looks very like the real thing (as delivered). I'm very glad I opted for it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 6 hours ago, murphaph said: The pics just don't do the silver ones justice IMO. The colour looks far far better in real life. I got A30 from Mark's and had it hand delivered by the mother, who "conveniently" lives around the corner from them lol. And in all reality, while this "livery" only lasted three years or so, many of them were still running about like that (albeit in a filthy state) until the early 60s.... so for a 1955-65 layout, they're a perfect buy alongside the lighter green one. Surprises me, actually, that A46 - attractive as it is - sells better than the lighter green one, as the dark green was only applied to one or two of the class plus one C class, and was much shorted lived. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 49 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: And in all reality, while this "livery" only lasted three years or so, many of them were still running about like that (albeit in a filthy state) until the early 60s.... so for a 1955-65 layout, they're a perfect buy alongside the lighter green one. Surprises me, actually, that A46 - attractive as it is - sells better than the lighter green one, as the dark green was only applied to one or two of the class plus one C class, and was much shorted lived. A46 was just thee best looking A class hands down. A42 was the standerd and I’ll be honest. The reason it did not sell well is the photos do not do the livery justice. 1 trip to marks and it went up levels for me. 8 hours ago, Patrick Davey said: Interestingly, A30 in original silver seems to be the least popular with 65 left as I type this. I've seen one of these in person and they look stunning, I think definitely the most eye-catching livery so am surprised that this loco is the least popular even though A1 is almost sold out - the Special Edition factor probably explains that though. Also interesting is that dark green A46 was very popular yet light green A42 is not. Also - for some reason the very helpful customer reviews are only available on the .com version of the website and not on the .co.uk version? A30 is my only A class loco (only silver ones made it to west cork rails) I wasn’t so sure of it myself until it arrived…..it looks stunning in person, just like A42 the photos don’t do it justice it deserves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Question for the IRM Boffins. One of the lads was weathering a Brake some time back and the printed letters came away with White spirit. Are the A classes using the exact same printing process, just want to be sure if I weather one that the print does not come off. MTIA. G 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Georgeconna said: Question for the IRM Boffins. One of the lads was weathering a Brake some time back and the printed letters came away with White spirit. Are the A classes using the exact same printing process, just want to be sure if I weather one that the print does not come off. MTIA. G One of my friends is involved in the fragrance/perfume/aftershave world and roped me into a 'research session' about some unisex fragrances. I was asked "Do you wear a fragrance?" - I replied that "I only wear White Spirit by B&Q", as it does 'sound like a perfume', when said in the right context. Later on, I checked, and it does exist :- Tell The Boss that you've got her a bottle of white spirit for her birthday... It seems to be only these islands where the term is used for that particular solvent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Question for the IRM Boffins. One of the lads was weathering a Brake some time back and the printed letters came away with White spirit. Are the A classes using the exact same printing process, just want to be sure if I weather one that the print does not come off. MTIA. G Hi George, I wouldnt use the white spirits on the print for sure. Cheers! Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: A46 was just thee best looking A class hands down. A42 was the standerd and I’ll be honest. The reason it did not sell well is the photos do not do the livery justice. 1 trip to marks and it went up levels for me. A30 is my only A class loco (only silver ones made it to west cork rails) I wasn’t so sure of it myself until it arrived…..it looks stunning in person, just like A42 the photos don’t do it justice it deserves Hi @Westcorkrailway, You make some points I fully agree with. The shade of green on A42 is really hard to make pop in photos for whatever reason, and silver seems to be a bit too. However, when we did the Wexford show, A42 and A30 were two of the first to sell out stock wise on the day, as when people saw them in the flesh, they loved them. They really pop when you see them for real and are very attractive. We found this with A12 too. Again, in the plastic it really pops, and looks fantastic (I guess I am biased!). All we need now is some easing of COVID restrictions down under and we can get the sound chip recorded finally to really add an extra dimension to the early ones. Cheers! Fran 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Warbonnet said: Hi George, I wouldnt use the white spirits on the print for sure. Cheers! Fran Thats That Them! Cheers I varnished over the Weed Spray markings to make sure they said put and they did. I'll have to think about what I can do now as I mostly use Enamels. Curious to know why the Baccy and Hornby stuff survive White spirts and IRM don't though. Obviously different pigments but why the need to do that? if you get any ol broken A class shells bang one down so I can practice on ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 8:05 PM, BosKonay said: On my todo list and now finally done, the https://irishrailwaymodels.co.uk is now in sync with .com for reviews, you can now place and read reviews on either website for the same items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Hi everyone, Special edition A1 is now sold out. Thank you to everyone who ordered our beautifully presented class leader. A12 and 007 are the next most endangered species, with a smattering of stock each. Only 5 running numbers remain now though in total! Thank you to everyone who has ordered so far. Don't miss out on yours https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? Cheers! Fran 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) Handy out in stock option , Well I never!! Edited January 17, 2022 by Georgeconna 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Fabulous pictures in their latest RM advert. No wonder they are so popular. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 They will be sniped away at from here. Wonder what the last one standing will be!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 With A1 selling out I'd expect sales of the remaining A30s to pick up pace also. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 37 minutes ago, murphaph said: With A1 selling out I'd expect sales of the remaining A30s to pick up pace also. Such a nice livery. The nicest remaining livery in my opinion 41 minutes ago, Georgeconna said: They will be sniped away at from here. Wonder what the last one standing will be!! The bookies will put A30 odds on. But I think A42 will be the last to sell out 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Tut tut Red tail lights on....:) Goes well with the green there for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Westcorkrailway said: Such a nice livery. The nicest remaining livery in my opinion The bookies will put A30 odds on. But I think A42 will be the last to sell out Have to agree, they're stunning in silver. But then I am a tad biased. They just really show the detail around the bogies in a way the other liveries do not. Cheers! Fran 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iarnrod Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Westcorkrailway said: Such a nice livery. The nicest remaining livery in my opinion The bookies will put A30 odds on. But I think A42 will be the last to sell out Don't forget the 16 new release announcements from IRM for 2022 might have an impact on how fast the remaining A Class sell. Speaking of which, surely the first announcement must be imminent from IRM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, iarnrod said: Don't forget the 16 new release announcements from IRM for 2022 might have an impact on how fast the remaining A Class sell. Speaking of which, surely the first announcement must be imminent from IRM. I think it was 13. We already have the sambre meus bogeys on this side of 2022 already! Edited January 18, 2022 by Westcorkrailway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 29 minutes ago, iarnrod said: Don't forget the 16 new release announcements from IRM for 2022 might have an impact on how fast the remaining A Class sell. Speaking of which, surely the first announcement must be imminent from IRM. Indeed. We have samples in hand….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, BosKonay said: Indeed. We have samples in hand….. so we won’t be waiting too long for release upon announcement…..fantastic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: so we won’t be waiting too long for release upon announcement…..fantastic Our goal froM now on is to announce with a physical sample and less than 12 months to delivery, like the mk2’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainboy Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Totally agree….silver a class is a beauty…. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, BosKonay said: Indeed. We have samples in hand….. Drumroll for the next announcement 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 12 hours ago, BosKonay said: Our goal froM now on is to announce with a physical sample and less than 12 months to delivery, like the mk2’s. Make mine a C class, in 7mm scale, 36.75mm gauge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 13 hours ago, BosKonay said: Our goal froM now on is to announce with a physical sample and less than 12 months to delivery, like the mk2’s. As Mr Punch would say ‘that’s the way to do it’. The long established manufacturers in the UK all have long leadtimes, very often with little idea of actual dates. Keep up the excellent work. Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 53 minutes ago, David Holman said: Make mine a C class, in 7mm scale, 36.75mm gauge I’ll take one (a few) of those in 00….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 No chance, we haven’t reached 21mm yet, let alone 36.75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Hi everyone, We have seen a flurry of orders on 007 today and it is now rather low on stocks. This is our last GM powered A Class in stock, so if you want one, don't hang about, as they are not hanging about on the shelves. https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/007-a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 Hi everyone, Whoosh! And just like that, 007 is gone! Just four class numbers from our A Class range remain, with A12 being the lowest stock wise. Browse what's left here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? Cheers! Fran 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Been playing with A class with the ESU decoders commissioned by IRM installed. Love this loco's incredible chassis and smooth running. A few DCC sound questions please if anybody knows the answers I'd much appreciate it. Please forgive if I've misunderstood the published function list: How does one turn the cab lights on? F12 doesn't seem to do anything What is F23 (Shunt mode lights) meant to do? It seems to turn both cab lights on rather than shunting lights or have I missed something F25 engine room lights doesn't seem to do anything? Is F13 Train brake designed to gradually brake the train when coasting (eg when F7 is engaged)? How does one simulate long distance gradual braking (ie inertia)? Do I need to do any remapping or something? Many thanks Noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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