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The 3D parts for our current RTR wagons orders are currently proceeding to production with our suppliers with an expected 4-5 week lead time for delivery to our workshop. I will provide and update and expected timeframe to order fulfillment when we receive the parts and have completed receiving inspection.

We are planning to proceed with the introduction of our latest MK3? version of the CIE 20T Brake Van as a ready to run model (RTR) with delivery planned during October-November 2024. Unfortunately it has been necessary to increase the price of the MK3 version of the van in order to cover our production and overhead costs. 30 years evolution of the standard CIE 20T Brake Van

I am accepting "Expressions of Interest" in order our newest variations of the humble CIE 20T Goods Brake Van that ran at the rear of the majority of Irish Goods Trains up to the late 1970. Our latest models are of the all planked and ply sheeted versions of vans fitted with metal duckets or look outs from the mid-1960s onwards. The all planked version is based on 23642 preserved at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum Cultra, The sheeted ply cabin with vertical planked veranda version is based on a photo of 23508 in Locomotives and Rolling Stock of...

 We are currently focusing on the less common versions of the humble H (hard topped) vans used by the GSWR, GSR and CIE from 1917 to the mid-1970s These wagons are supplied partially assembled in white or grey resin complete with custom decals (Railtec Transfers). IWC1009-GSWR/GSR covered Planked sides and doors. Decals include CIE Snail and Wheel logos and a selection of 2 sets of running numbers. IWC1005-CIE17012-17221 series Covered Wagon introduced 1946. Decals include white CIE Snail and Wheel logos and a selection of 10 sets of running numbers. Green snails, two sets of running numbers and chalk...

We seem to be achieving a degree of normality with production and shipping after the challenging times of the past year, currently fulfilling back orders and we are now accepting orders. We finalised the graphics for current and planned models with Railtec Models our transfer supplier and completed have now completed decorated samples for our open, covered and railway owned bulk grain wagons. We are now supplying undecorated open and covered wagons with decal sets which include both CIE flying snail and wheel logos, tare and 10 sets of running numbers. Undecorated wagons are supplied in CKD (completely knocked down)...