DJ Dangerous

Two lovely O Gauge Scania’s from IXO Models, the 141 and the 142.

The 142 is still available new:

https://cochesdemetal.es/1981-cabeza-tractora-scania-142-m-rojo-decorado-143-ixo-models-tr17322

The 141 is long sold out.

DJD Senior just sent me two photos from Bekonscot Model Village.

I did a search on the forum but there are no results.

If he sends and more, I'll add them later.

Enjoy!

18 minutes ago, BosKonay said:

They have roof hatches so likely yes. 

Will IRM be releasing an operational grain silo model, including scale grain, to load these?

2 hours ago, B141 said:

I don’t know, Noel’s theory of a coordinated arson attack sounds much more plausible than sparks from the loco causing the fires

You win today's sarcasm award.

Where have you been all my life?

On 18/4/2024 at 10:10 PM, irishrailways52 said:

probably when you changed your profile picture. one minioute. super Quin sosages where what people knew. then all of a sudden. who is this lad. 

So nobody likes Superquinn sausages enough???

Ice cold and worth waiting for!

Try @WRENNEIRE.

Also, Murphy Models have a new run of 201 Class locos likely due next year.

Are they Code 3 type vinyls from eBay on the Scania or is it a custom paintjob? Looks lovely either way.

Try dropping Chris @Dempsey a PM. Not many doing it nowadays as it's very labour intensive, not really worth the time and effort for very little return, if any.

Super stuff as usual @ttc0169!

The new batch of Murphy Models Mk2D's look excellent!

Am I seeing "No Smoking" signs in the windows?

Are you guys running these with Class 121 decoders or running them on DC layouts or what?

2 minutes ago, Bob229 said:

Thanks Dave, running on DC gaugemaster hope to move to DCC in time, still on-board lighting works well and the ilford Manor firebox lights up nicely Accurascale have raised the standard to another level,   Bob

Thanks, @Bob229. I desperately need somewhere to run mine in!

8 hours ago, Dempsey said:

I may have missed it but is this just a re run of the last tooling or a new new tooling with possibly details that may not have been originally possibly to model?

@BosKonay posted in the 201 thread that both the 071 re-run and the 201 re-run should be identical to previous batches.

Happy days for you, Mr. 071!

Eleanor chilling with her friends…

23 hours ago, BosKonay said:

Looking good! They couple touching together with the supplied magnetic close couplers too 

Have to try out the magnetic close couplers so!

22 hours ago, Bob229 said:

Stunning coaches and the weather not too bad is that your garden layout

LOL, I wish it were!

Looks lovely, @Bob229! Are you running DC or DCC?

Who doesn't love a quickie at sunset?

Two 1:43 Starlet Turbos, little legends, and @Barryd88 should be receiving his any time now.

Had to have a closer look at IRM's first trainset, the ITG's A3R and the RPSI's Mk2 coaches!

Up close and personal, these are just lovely lovely coaches.

Again, lots of "No Smoking" signs so no work for @Rob!

547 rides a little higher than 181 and 300, maybe 1mm or 2mm.

There's extra clearance between body and bogies compared to the other two.

Is this prototypical?

Sorry if the lighting is a bit off, hard to get a good balance with the sun in your face in this horrid heat.

26 minutes ago, Flying Snail said:

I'd buy that too DJ!

It will be 80 years since the foundation of CIE on 1st Jan next - wouldn't it be a nice way to celebrate the anniversary by putting out a real-life  201 in a lined green livery with flying snail logo?

Maybe some of the IE employees on here can stick that in the suggestion box next time they're passing the Board Room? 

Once he doesn't confuse people by announcing it on April 1st.

Any of our resident livery-editing genii who can slap IRM's A42 and A46 liveries onto 201's so we can compare???

4 hours ago, irishmail said:

They do look good, but how many RTC livery coaches do I need?  I already have some MK1's, a CCT van and an RTC class 24.  

No RTC Class 50???

2 minutes ago, BosKonay said:

Indeed - https://irishrailwaymodels.com/pages/projects

Excellent stuff!!!

10 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said:

I will be aiming for a Green one. 

Lined green limited edition with flying snail logo? I'd buy one!

Was it you who said that the pricing was going to be around €250 per loco, or am I confused?

Does anybody here who has Paddy's ear know what the spec will be, regarding decoder access etc?

Will existing 201 decoders work in the new batch? Would seem a bit mad if they didn't, as there'd be a lot of confusion further down the line.

Also in the email from Rails of Sheffield, aside from the 071 / 111 Class info, was this, Murphy models 201's due 2025.

Received an email from Rails this morning, Murphy Models 071's / 111's expected Q4 2024: