New IRM Announcement - Original Taras! (and Newer Livery too)

[Accurascale Fran]

IRM Sings The Blues - Original Taras! (and Newer Livery too)

 

We haven't had an IRM announcement for a little while as we work to get the A Classes over the line. Now our Metrovicks are getting close to completion, we can focus on other projects.

 

So, we have a couple of excellent new announcements coming up over the next while. The first of which is a perfect companion to our A Class and something that's been in high demand since we sold out of them a couple of years ago; the Tara Mines wagons are back, and this time in their most iconic livery of blue with Tara branding!

 

The Tara Mines wagon were built by CIÉ in 1977 for Tara Mines Ltd to convey zinc and lead ore from their mine near Navan, Co. Meath to Dublin Port for export. They are still in operation today and currently represent the heaviest freight trains operated on a daily basis in Ireland.

 

When they first appeared on the network they sported an attractive all over blue livery with Tara branding, forming a distinctive and bright block train as CIE pumped positivity into the Irish rail freight network. Three laden trains still operate in a block formation between the mine and Dublin Port each day, with the wagons going about their business in unassuming and reliable fashion for almost 35 years.

 

When we launched our first run of these distinctive wagons back in late 2016 we did so in the current red oxide livery only. We were asked by many modellers if a blue liveried model would be forthcoming. It seemed pointless to provide them at that time due to a lack of quality A Class locomotives to haul them, but we did tool the original style hoods as we were already planning then to do the A's some justice in model form. 

 

The blue Taras were almost religiously hauled by A Class locomotives between their introduction in 1977 and repainting in the early 1990s, with Supertrain, Supertrain with IR logos and IR white lined livery providing motive power during this time. The wagons themselves began to suffer due to the corrosive nature of the zinc order they hauled, with the blue fading into grey before the repainting into red oxide livery. IR branded A Classes would continue to haul the Tara's in red oxide until their withdrawal and replacement with 071 locomotives in 1995.

 

As per the first run of these wagons, a wealth of separately applied detail to ensure the bulky nature of these interesting wagons is captured correctly. Rotating axle hubs, kinematic couplings with NEM pockets set at the correct height and full 21mm provision has been accounted for, with sprung buffers and full brake detail present.

 

As well as blue livered Tara's, we're also offering packs of the later red oxide livery with all new numbers and later style hood to help modellers bolster their previous rake, or build a new one for their IR A Classes or 071 locomotives in IR, IE orange and black, black and silver and current grey livery.

 

 

There will be five different twin packs of the blue liveried wagons, each with a unique running numbers allowing you to build up an authentic rake of 10 wagons behind your IRM A Class. We are also offering three packs of these wagons in red oxide livery. All packs are being made in extremely limited numbers. 

 

Despite rising manufacturing costs over the past few years, we are able to maintain our RRP of €79.95 per twin pack. We also know our rake deals are always popular, so we will be continuing them. You can buy all 8 packs (five blue and three red oxide) for €624.60 (saving 15%!) or two or more of any packs for 10% off. Just add the wagons to your cart and it will be automatically deducted at the checkout for you!

 

Tweaks to some of the printing (including the "Tara" branding) is already underway and once this is complete manufacturing will get underway, with a Q4 2021 delivery date envisaged. UK based customer can pre-order yours by clicking here with a full price range in Pounds Sterling and your order will be dispatched from the UK, meaning no hidden charges on your doorstep! 

 

Cheers!

 

Fran 

Edited June 3, 2021 by Accurascale Fran

[Robert Shrives]

Good news indeed. 

New roof option for added variation in the red oxide suits me - what chance roof being a "spare part" item ? 

Have to wait for pay day to see what I order but I am sure  more good sales to happen now.  Good to see bulk pack details advised - I do wonder on the feast and famine of projects and even A class surely a time for getting a regular stock level for modellers who start or look to start when supply in famine mode ? 

 

I wonder what will come next 80 class surely ! 

Edited June 3, 2021 by Robert Shrives
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[Rhys Underwood]

Have taken the plunge and ordered the three packs of Red Oxide Taras. Should look good behind my A class or 071 (Should I get my hands on the latter!) 

[Accurascale Fran]

Hi everyone,

 

Just to confirm the Taras are now on the high seas and heading our way. They're due to dock at the end of October, with orders being dispatched into early November. 

 

Grab some before they all go! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/tara-mines  

 

Cheers!

Fran 

[Accurascale Fran]

Hi everyone,

 

Great News! Our Tara Mines wagons have landed in stock, bang on schedule! We announced our latest run of Tara Mines wagons back in June, featuring a new run of red oxide wagons and, for the first time, the iconic original blue with Tara branding and original style hoods.

 

 

Pre-orders are currently being sent out and will be complete by Tuesday, November 23rd. All new orders will be dispatched after that date. With over 50% of this limited run already sold out, these beauties will not hang around. Perfect companions for your IRM A Class as well as your 071 locomotives, our highly detailed Tara Mines wagons are a must for the Irish modeller.

 

 

Each twin pack of wagons is available for just £68.95 each and there is 10% off when you order two packs or more, making them the bargain of the Irish model railway scene.

 

Order yours now: https://irishrailwaymodels.co.uk/collections/wagons/freight-type_tippler?

 

Cheers!

 

Fran