WRENNEIRE

The half five news!!!

Anto

Dont know if I mentioned it before but I was the treasurer in our Works social club

Just before I retired I spotted this and snapped it up

When I was asked what I would like for my presentation I handed over the loco. wrapped in lovely wrapping paper and also an invoice for the amount I paid

I tried to look surprised at the "do" but it was impossible to keep the smile off my face!!!

In November 01 Murphy Models commissioned an "O" Gauge Maunsell K1 2-6-0 "Woolwich" from Bassett- Lowke , now under the onership of Corgi Models

Reference number is BL99005

The loco was turned out in C.I.E. Gren livery and a limited edition of 50 were ordered

When the 50 arrived one was found to be a Schools Class , but packaged in the MM box

Packaging with outer sleeve

Hard to see in this light but the plaque shows the individual issue number of the loco, in this case #28

Bray event this Sunday

10am - 3pm

Try and make it if you are in the vacinity

All proceeds to a very good cause

This month its Barnardo's

Still looking for some MM 146's if there are still any knocking around

No 85 Sunday morning, Whitehead

 

 

wrenn, any more please?

Just for you HF

 

 

No 85 Sunday morning, Whitehead

He is looking to produce his own but would not say which manufacturer he would be using until he has the deal finalised

Baile Cois Farraige

Had a great time at the show

A lot of interest in the layout as we ran Irish only

Mixture of freight (bubbles & pallet cements + A Class) and passenger

Loads of interest from the public, although the numbers were not great for a 2 day free show.

All in all though a well run event by the Ulster Model Railway club with 15 or more good layouts to look at

I dont know what the retailers thought of it as I did not get to speak with Garreth before I left but there were 5 well stocked traders there

Leslie from Provincial Wagons had some lovely new vans and was also selling off some of his older stock at bargain prices

Love to hear some more feedback from members who attended.

OV is return or zero volt wire

12v is the live or 12 volt wire

There is no central position on the point, it is either in the straight or turn position

Once you change the switch from one position to another the point remains in that position, you do not have to keep pressure on it

Stop!!!!

October 2001 was the release date for the next 3 201's

L205022 NIR 208

L205023 NIR 209

Also L205159 216 "River Dodder"

Again 300 of each produced.

Will be there myself with a small OO layout from the MRSI

Drop over and say hello

Still looking for 146's if there are any out there looking for a swap, CIE Black and Supertrain available!

MRSI Anniversary wagons available also for £12 , please support the cause,

With the money you are saving from The Model Shop.ie's great 201 offer these wagons work out FREE!

Could an ex Garda investigate?

Would probably start in the NCR area:cool:

thanks rich,i got e maill and will reply to you when i get

back on the laptop tomorrow as my i pod touch won't let me

view photos properly.

Eamonn

specksavers?

Most unboxed wagons of the older variety struggle to make €3, never mind £3

And there he was, gone............

Fantastic layout I thought

The amount of detail was stunning

Fort Camden.

Anyone recognise this kidnapper?

Loads of really interesting accessories

Well worth a visit if you manage to make it tomorrow.

A project coming to fruition

A lot more work to be done but a really good looking model all the same

Should be there tomorrow between 12 and 2 if anyone is around? Dave, you there in a professional capacity or just to hang around?

Professional MRSI Tea Maker and cleaner upper

Hope to have a building or two by Glenderg, Malahide signal Box has been mentioned...............

I'll never forget last Christmas.................

Knock yourself out Fran

This one has me head melted

Thats a story for a new thread

The shop was in Monk Place and the idea of the MRSI was created there after many long nights talking trains!

Both of the McGowan brothers are still alive to this day.

Just to remind everyone that Dun Laoghaire is on this weekend

12 midday - 5pm both Saturday & Sunday

Trade & Exhibits

Hope to see you all there

August 2001 also saw the introduction of the Bachmann CIE range of Green 57' Coaches

So to fully appreciate what Murphy Models were at, here we see him dealing with 2 different manufacturers at the same time

First coaches are 3rd/Brakes

34-226

Running numbers 1087 & 1095

300 of each coach produced

1st/3rd

34-251

Running number 2096

Again only 300 of this coach produced

3rd Class

Running numbers 1332 & 1336

300 of each produced

I have to say these are some of my favourite coaches, something about them just oozes class