IP Engineering Line Up

williamfj · Post by **williamfj** » Tue May 31, 2011 3:59 pm

An Ezee Rapier diesel loco kit and Ezee goods van kit , the only extras are the driver, lamp irons, nameplates, exhaust and I've put the electronics in the van so it can be R/C fitted.

A Fowler Rail Bus, the only additions are the lamp irons and the "29 R.H.BAY" destination blind.

An Isle of Man goods wagon kit (a.k.a G van) the only differences are the lamp irons

A Ezee Guards wagon kit, the only additions are the internal wall and lamp irons.

Finally a IP20 short planked guards wagon kit, the lamp irons are the only extras.

Most of the lamp irons are made from brass strip although some stock carries some cast brass ones from Chuffed 2 Bits.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Tue May 31, 2011 4:50 pm

And heres a few from me!!

Another IP Rapier Kit 'SKYE', no added extras as of yet - (apart from the hedge cutter attachment I made)

And a IP Ezee Van:

The 2 Penryhn Quarrymens Coaches: without the axleboxes when the photos were taken - no other extras added to these yet either.

Now for my last 2 pieces of IP stock the VoR Gaurds Brake, and Bogie Summer Coach. The only items added to these are the Vac Pipes and the End Steps and Tail Lamp/Battery Box which are all available from IP themselves:

Thats all the IP Stock I own

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:17 pm

These are the ones which I can find pictures for. I have also built the FR 4 wheel brakevan and zoo car but sold them on. Currently building a pair of whr vans and lollypop railcar.

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MamodFan · Post by **MamodFan** » Tue May 31, 2011 5:30 pm

Heres my attempt* Another IP rapier with Exhaust made from brass tube, Nameplates, and a buzzer (Horn)

Not very good compared to most but oh well!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue May 31, 2011 7:05 pm

humm where to start!
3 wagons started it all off

The a rake of 4 two compartment carriages

Although all four never ran together and three was a rare sight! Then this happened to one of them:

and the other was turned into the station building at butley hault in the cronicles!
The other two have become rather iconic

Next up came a penrhyn carriage when the other carriage broke and emergency coaching stock was required.

Then the B and W ones (still unfinished!)

and the WHRly one (also still unfinished)

I also have a cattle wagon and a van still unfinished!

There were of cource the NIfarm wagons

And a lollypop farm gaurds van which I turned into a high class first class thing as an experiment into wood planking for the moty carriage

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Tue May 31, 2011 7:19 pm

OK - first off, I've got my Lollypop Railcar (built more-or-less as supplied - only name and number plates added..............

......... then my Eeezee Daisy Railcar, with added headlight, forward/reverse switch, glazing, droplights, ventilator, sleeper load AND Flat truck......................

My Rapier's got an added exhaust, headlight, forward/reverse switch and glazing..............

Agnes and Perdita are a pair of Eezee railcars, heavily modified - go to http://www.mdlr.co.uk/loco18.html for the full story!

The railway has a rake of 3 VoR bogie coaches, fitted with interior lighting and lamp irons, seen here with the buffet car...........

.............. seen here in close up - http://www.mdlr.co.uk/buffetcar.html will give you chapter and verse.

Turning to freight stock, I've got a rake of four opens, bought on one of Ivan's BOGOF offers at Stoneleigh one year.........

............and finally, the PW Train has an Eeezee Brake Van with added lamp irons.[/img]

Steven.T · Post by **Steven.T** » Tue May 31, 2011 7:23 pm

I built my loco using their Home Builders Chassis;

And if you wait a few weeks, I've just ordered some 3 Comp freelance coaches

TonyW · Post by **TonyW** » Tue May 31, 2011 8:01 pm

MOD low loader:

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Tue May 31, 2011 8:52 pm

Quite a bit of stuff, and havn't got pics of it all

Added interior detail of my Ffestiniog number 17/18 bowsider bogie coach

Extrerior pic on a trial run

Most of my goods stock is by IP, 2 goods vans, guards van, 3 four plank open wagons and a flat wagon. Oh yes, and livestock wagon under construction

Punch class loco "Hazel"

The two small 4 wheeled carriages in the middle
I also have a "Kate" kit under construction, and IP bogies under a number of my scratchbuilt carriages

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Tue May 31, 2011 9:14 pm

I only have two complete IP wagons:

Freelance guard's van kit, MVR No. K1. Our first kit built wagon, completed 2004. This is an archive shot from 2005 - the police box has since been moved to Box End station. Incidentally, the colour scheme was devised by my brother. It looked good on paper but turned out slightly, erm, lurid on the real thing! I've recently toned it down slightly by repainting the solebars and axleboxes black, but am now considering a complete repaint.

Freelance cattle wagon kit, MVR No. 1 U1. Completed 2006, pictured 2008.

In addition, our battery diesel No. 3 Blackbird is based on an IP deluxe chassis, with a scratchbuilt body. Completed 2006, pictured 2007.

Several other wagons use IP wheels, axleboxes, and couplings.

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Tue May 31, 2011 10:05 pm

Got a few bits, a couple of Ezee flats with ends, a freelance brakevan. Not used much but good projects for future bodges.

Loco wise, well all the non steam diagrams on the line were covered by Rapier, Jessie & Jack loco's from the IP range. All those have now expired. The Jessie is undergoing refit using surviving parts from the Jack. The Rapier needs a new engine & the Jack, well it's totalled chassis wise so either scrapping or new chassis needed (Essel or maybe if future when funds allow a roundhouse unit).

Jessie (Built 2010, out of service April 11).

Jack (Built 2008 <MHLR> Entered service CVLR, May 2010, stored unservicable may 2011).

Rapier (Built april 2010, stored unservicable april 2011).

They have all racked up massive loco hours to be fair on what is quite a demanding line.

thecsmann · Post by **thecsmann** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:51 pm

i could be here the rest of the week with this one, so will just show some of my fr set which now has trans fers fitted. the two smaller ones are andel.

TheChestnutLine · Post by **TheChestnutLine** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:19 pm

Did you paint the andel ones? May I have a closer look?

anythingsdr · Post by **anythingsdr** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:05 pm

Having seen all the nice pictures about I'mtotally jelous! so Splashed out for some IP kits;

Freelance Bogie Coach
Ezee Railcar
Freelance Guards / Luggage Coach
& Ezee Rapier!

Hopefully money well spent!

Steven.T · Post by **Steven.T** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:25 pm

A few pics, the first, showing the I.P. Chassis (now redundant) along with the two I.P. freelance coaches, one being a guards/ luggage coach:

And my newly made I.P. Guards wagon:

thecsmann · Post by **thecsmann** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 6:50 pm

TheChestnutLine:56811 wrote:Did you paint the andel ones? May I have a closer look?

yes and yes but i will try to take a better one soon.

TheChestnutLine · Post by **TheChestnutLine** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:40 pm

thecsmann:56880 wrote:
TheChestnutLine:56811 wrote:Did you paint the andel ones? May I have a closer look?

yes and yes but i will try to take a better one soon.

Thanks

It's the finish I'm unsure about. I've seen them at exhibitions just the wood grain effect looks a little coarse? How do the compare to the wood ones?

Keith S · Post by **Keith S** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:50 am

I'm currently waffling between buying an IP "freelance" bogie coach and a swift sixteen one. I would prefer the wooden IP kit to the resin S.16 one, just based on materials, but I'm worried the IP one would be too small to look good with the roundhouse engine. I understand I.P has discontinued their "roundhouse" range, so I think the "freelance" coach might be too short or narrow to look well with a roundhouse engine.

Anybody have pictures of one with a RH loco? I really can't decide.

Jerm · Post by **Jerm** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:39 pm

This past weekend saw all of my IP stock (save for one van still under construction) all out and in service. Pictures were taken as per usual and that makes this a good time to post.

One LGB interloper included, too.

dougrail · Post by **dougrail** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:39 pm

Adding to the IP Engineering gathering...

My second 'permanent' locmotive, the IPE-Jess Highlander. Bought for a song, replete with speed control and extra detailing as well as working frontlamp and a workig red backlamp. To be lined in red and given nameplates in due course. Now fully working after the difficulties a couple of weeks back.

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