IRM decorated grain wagon samples arrive

Production of the wagons is now in full swing and deliveries are expected in the Autumn.

Priced at €89.95 per triple pack and with 10% off when you purchase two or more packs, these wagons will be an ideal addition to a mixed traffic fleet.

Specification

• Detailed model constructed from plastic and die-cast metal
• 40g Weight per Wagon
• RP25.110 chemically blackened OO gauge wheel sets
• Blackened brass bearings conforming to Irish Railway Models standard of 14.4mm back-to-back on 2mm axles over 28mm pinpoints
• Etched metal, plastic and wire detail parts, including, but not limited to, handrails, grab handles, door handles, lamp brackets, brake hoses, though pipes, and brake gear
• Turned sprung metal buffers
• Two buffer types – spindle and heavy-duty
• NEM standard coupler pockets
• Narrow tension lock couplers included
• Individual lettering and codes from real wagons for authenticity
• Accessory bag containing instanter and three-link couplings

About the prototype

CIÉ embarked on a programme of rolling stock renewal beginning in the early 1950s, centring on Bulleid’s patented triangulated underframe construction. Among the more distinctive wagon types to appear was a series of bulk grain hoppers developed from the H Van design. These vehicles had a 12-ton capacity and augmented a fleet of earlier hopper wagons, which had been constructed by the Great Southern Railways (GSR) in the 1930s and lasted in service until grain traffic ended in the mid-late 1970s.

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