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Ballast & Bubble: differences in coupling height and solutions
We’re sticklers for accuracy here at Irish Railway Models and as modellers ourselves we’re dedicated to manufacturing products which meet exact specifications. So we understand that some of you may be scratching your heads after viewing photos of the first ballast wagon pre-production sample and noticing that the NEM coupler pockets appear to be higher[…]
Pre-production Samples of Ballast Wagon
So, a parcel just arrived from China containing the first pre-production sample of our ballast wagon. There are still a few niggly bits to iron out but overall we’re extremely happy with how it has turned out. Here are some photos: Save
Artwork complete on the Irish Railway Models CIE Ballast Hopper
Our CIE ballast hopper wagon project has taken another step closer to completion after we signed off on the artwork for each of the three wagon packs. Each pack will feature individual running numbers on each wagon and will faithfully replicate the unique adhoc placing of numbers and data panels as per the prototypes. The[…]
Irish Railway Models Announce Additional Packs of CIE Ballast Wagons in 4mm Scale
Irish Railway Models (IRM), has today announced that it is to release two additional packs of CIE/Whessoe ballast wagons. This additional release will compliment the previously announced three pack of ballast wagons and will be released alongside the first run later this summer. […]
IRM sells out first run of ballast wagons
The first run of the Irish Railway Models’ CIÉ/Irish Rail ballast hopper wagons have officially sold out after a fantastic demonstration of support for the project by the Irish railway modelling community. The CAD drawing has been signed off and sent for tooling in China and we expect the first test shot from the tooling[…]
Office Address up and running.
We’re happy to announce our office address is now up and running. If any customers have had a cheque or communications returned, please accept our apologies, and you are welcome to resend! Our address for all correspondence is: Irish Railway Models 13 Upper Baggot Street 2nd Floor Dublin 4 D04 W7K5 Ireland
Irish Railway Models announces first ready-to-run wagon
Irish Railway Models, a new and innovative Model Railway Company specialising in Irish outline 4mm scale products, has teamed up with David Jones of DJ Models fame to bring Irish modellers what they’ve been demanding for many years; quality freight rolling stock to compliment the excellent range of Irish outline RTR locomotives. […]
Irish Railway Models to attend SDMRC exhibition
Irish Railway Models will attend the South Dublin Model Railway Club’s 40th anniversary exhibition this month. […]
Who we are
Irish Railway Models works closely with leading industry professionals and factories utilising cutting edge manufacturing methods to produce accurate and finely detailed ready-to-run scale miniatures of Irish railway rolling stock. As a company run by railway modellers for railway modellers, we are committed to achieving the highest standards at all stages of production, from initial research of prototypes right through to final delivery to the customer. We'd love to hear from you about our planned or future potential products!
CIE/IR/IE two-axle ballast/mineral hopper wagon
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CIE/IR/IE two-axle bulk cement 'bubble' wagon
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Project #3
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Project #4
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Live PROJECTS
CIE/IR/IE two-axle ballast wagon multi-pack
CIE/IR/IE two-axle cement ‘bubble’
Project #3
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