mphoey

Here's a couple of pics of the converted ferts

Just now, DJ Dangerous said:

 

That sounds like a challenge!

From speaking with @murphaph, there are cheaper options for making the progression from DC to DCC, such as using a LokProgrammer (€150 EURO or so) and some very basic LokPilot chips (about €24 EURO each).

These chips only offer four functions, and don't offer sound, but do mean that your DC locos will become DCC locos, so you CAN enjoy the lovely DCC sound and functionality of the new A Class running alongside them!

This is the route that I intend taking, slowly, with a mix of DC lines and some DCC lines, gradually moving to all DCC.

 

might be worth looking at as i have a big fleet i got given the virgin twin pack dcc set a few years ago so have a basic controller and 2 chips that could be nicked from  those 2 locos

7 minutes ago, BosKonay said:

No - we always make a point of not duplicating any running numbers. 

eventually you will run out of numbers for stock or else we can ask Iarnroid Eireann to buy more stock for you

wow sounds great i will probably be one of the last to ever have dcc and sound installed due to the cost factors of doing up all the locos in dcc plus sound chips 

well the irish rail plough vans are now gone so thats 30 sets gone already

6 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

As per the title, FREE Murphy Models Herpa Mercedes Sprinter Vans from Marks Models!

 

https://www.facebook.com/MRSIExpo/posts/106002337969104?__tn__=-R

its a great little van for a layout even at 1/87 scale as its paddy murphys delivery van after all

16 minutes ago, JasonB said:

Fantastic news for anybody that missed out on these little beauties first time around. It's great to see the wagon that started it all off, being given a new lease of life. 

Have to admit, I'm tempted by the IR points logo, but I don't think I'd use another rake of ballasts. As for the gypsums, now they're definitely on my radar  

im one of them only have 1 of the 3 original sets i will hopefully next year source the other 2

wow a nice end of year surprise and 13 different packs in total at the same time now to locate 1300 euro to get them 

On 19/10/2020 at 12:54 PM, Warbonnet said:

Thanks everyone. Just over an hour left in our sale. Don't miss out. Ending at 2pm! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/

snuck in one extra order dont tell her

On 18/10/2020 at 10:16 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

 

How about a model of the B&I ferry, please?

in various liveries as well

1 hour ago, Warbonnet said:

More info will be following on this soon. There might just be an announcement from ourselves too on Saturday for this event....

The Dublin October shows are still our favourite to do as we get to see so many friends. We're sad we cant do it this year but hopefully we'll be back at it next October! 

very true the shows are always a great way of meeting up think our balances are going to take a hit after saturday then 

17 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

During the 1980s CIE operated bulk cement articulated trucks,

Although this is a HO Kibri kit it doesn't look too bad as it waits to be loaded at the cement silo at Lakeview freight yard.

 

looks very close

3 minutes ago, mphoey said:

looks very close

 

i really feel sorry for paddy as everything is outside his control . thankfully the greys arrived and have shown how good the 121 is i dont mind waiting a bit longer and when they arrive we can all enjoy them then. now just for IRM to announce nice park royals or mk3s to run behind them

thank you for 5 wonderful years of giving us what we want and heres to the next 5 of emptying our bank accounts to give us great irish models

On 11/10/2020 at 10:27 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

 

Yes, that's the stuff!!!

dont forget the roadliner fuel tanker as well

15 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

So there are two different blue and yellows?

yes the blue yellow colour was the same but you had the old white logo and then the new yellow black log

5 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

And hopefully we'll see these one day, too!

 

Six Irish liveries to choose from (City Imp, blue and cream, blue and yellow, Today FM, Olympics, McGonagles of Donegal) plus the Chester and McColl exports, plus the other UK liveries.

dont forget the blue and yellow with the modern logo as well

survey done

is brass the cheapest option open to you 

after all looking at what oo works does might give you other options and maybe even make the price better for you to sell

if 10 percent left that means there were over 600 of them made wow 

19 hours ago, Warbonnet said:

Sorry misread your post as manufacturer of the year.

voted that way pity couldnt give you retailer as well

well done on this great idea

37 minutes ago, mphoey said:

note irm is not mentioned in retailer section

accrusacale not there either

note irm is not mentioned in retailer section

great news for Accruscale and IRM i wonder will his expertise be used in developing the n gauge area mainly as he had a big hand in it