DJ Dangerous

Sorry, @Horsetan. Maybe next time.

The hoppers are multiplying.

The MGR coal hopper wagon range are all lovely:

I'm sure that somebody was looking for some of these recently. Also nearly sure that Mark Dunlea, the seller, is a friend of @Westcorkrailway here on the forum. The ad: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1111393745593442/posts/8899022323497173/

There are no sound decoders for original run 141 / 181's, the locos don't have a speaker fitted. People have been retrofitting 121 decoders to them, and are probably fitting the newer 141 / 181 decoders, too. 201 decoders probably available from @WRENNEIRE, Mark's Models, Rails of Sheffield, Brian Collins Enterprises, RB Models etc.

Just to add a quick update, there's a limit of one unit of each variant per family. My Dad (up in Dublin, not down here) wanted a few but Derek said no because I had ordered mine before my Dad ordered his. I ordered my Dad's Atlanteans for him last time as he's getting on a bit, and finds PayPal and all that stuff stressful. That was two of each Atlanteans on one order, but that's not possible this time, so he'll be going without. My cousin up in Birmingham also tried ordering one but never heard back, so it's possible that I've ruined both of their chances. I assume it's an attempt to stamp out the immediate re-sale for twice the price which happens with each launch, and is understandable. Just to warn you in advance!

For anybody who missed it, this was posted on Facebook yesterday: Derek is present here on the fourm under the name @GSI345, but I don't think he's too active. Link to Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishmodelbuses/posts/2521175611406876/ You will need to be a member of this group in order to see the post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishmodelbuses/ They look tasty!

So, this topic deserves it's own thread. There are a few posts on these here: Plus I saw this on FaceBook last night:

I got to about 87 and an Autoballaster!

This one? https://www.ebay.es/itm/387523105180 Same seller, Trainsa-67 / Andy's Trains and Things has the O Gauge Jinty's for sale at twice what Hatton's were selling them off for, and Rails subsequently sold them off for. Yet Gaugemaster have them for sale at €200 EURO each. While Hunslets are a hot topic, here's one for €180: https://www.ebay.es/itm/146131171416

If I may draw the honourable gentleman's attention to the following threads: https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/15489-arguments-about-abandoned-trains-sociopolitical-influences-on-railway-building-and-probably-something-else-eventually https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/15699-lnerw1-starts-arguments-episode-ii-the-thomas-menace

Right click on the pre-order button, and choose to open in a new tab. If using a touchscreen device, tap and hold instead of just tapping, and choose to open in a new tab. You can easily toggle between tabs. Your device will remember what's in the basket, so you can close the basket tab and repeat the process for the next one.

Absolutely delighted to see this! Another stomper from IRM / A/S!!!

Rapido are adding more body styles to their "Evolution" range: https://rapidotrains.co.uk/evolution-coaches/ https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news/rapido-announce-evolution-bogie-coaches-in-oo

They look stunning! WOW! Just imagine a few of those mixed in with some Cravens! Also relieved that the expected arrival date is pushed back a bit, as it's been an expensive year so far, with H Vans and Grain Wagons still to pay for... And possibly a loco launch to budget for!

ICR-fan-bashing aside, the market research would indicate that: I think that you are falling into the same trap as I often do, @James Regan - if I really really really want it, there must be enough demand to run a few thousand models. I see no mention of them being 1:76, so..... O Gauge A Class and container flats, yay!

I see a bit of Porsche-measuring on the forum tonight, and can't help joining the melee and swinging my own. Bigger and better than yours!

Amazing value - and a Murphy Models EGV for less than €40! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/en-eu/collections/murphy-models-mark-2d-coaches/products/5601-irish-railways-mark-2d-egv-galway-livery

Care package received last Monday night... Not lasting as long as I had hoped, though...

Rising costs of everything else have to a big factor, you're spot on. I suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic artificially inflated the model railway market, too, dragging many people into the hobby who have since cashed-in and walked away again. That would have fooled manufacturers in general, then flooded the market with second-hand stuff, both affecting sales of new models. Murphy Models' 141 re-run are still all in stock at numerous retailers. Roll back two years and knock €60 off the price, and they'd have been sold out on pre-order. The 1980's and 1990's, moreso the 1990's, would be the sweetest spot for sales, I'd guess. Not rubbishing any other era's, just thinking of the volume of sales. If Murphy Models' 1990's locos aren't selling, it's not a good indicator. I'm Thankful for what we've had from IRM / A/S to date!!!

Awesome!!!

While I’m sorry to hear about the road being bumpy, I’m blown away by how you have handled the adversity. As I was reading your email, biting my nails, I kept repeating in my head “Please don’t cancel the whole project”. I’m so happy to hear that it will go ahead, and I for one will be using the funds freed-up by cancelled orders to buy more from IRM! Thank you for the honest and open update.

Wow, you got the HD-Ready HDMI Dolby Digital version!

Nice rake of four RPSI green re-sprays for €157: https://www.ebay.es/itm/235786703686 Could do with some flush glazing, but better than nothing. Pretty sure that Helix0_8 is Tom of Irish Freight Models: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/helix0_8