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A mere 15 of A55 in Black left in stock folks..... We all love a bit of black beauty, right? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a55-a-class-locomotive

Hi everyone, We just opened our very last carton of these, so 12 left of route 202 at the absolute bargain price of just €19.99. Grab them while you can! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/exclusive-irm-buses/products/mcw-metrorider-dublin-bus Cheers! Fran

Not to forget Eugen, Gareth and now Paul, Steve, Tim, and Vitaly who have joined our production team and have worked on and/or are now working on lots of exciting IRM projects. And that's not to mention our admin and warranty crew. We've grown quite the team as we have grown over the last two years in particular, with a wealth of expertise to make us better than ever now on board. Those guys are the heroes of IRM, I merely communicate the news on their behalf and let them do what they do best (and mess around with the odd bus for my sins) Cheers! Fran

You could just buy our bogie packs and take the wheels out of them? Cheap as they are. Correct, our wheels are NMRA RP110 profile wheels. Cheers! Fran

The rotating axle caps were first done in American HO around 10-12 years ago I believe, but we were the first to have it in OO on our taras. Cheers! Fran

Hi David, Sorry, missed this post with everything going on around the shows at the moment (Glasgow done, Alexandra Palace to come!) We're at 30% pre-sold on these, and expect to see some decorated samples in the coming weeks. They certainly got very favourable reactions from the Irish contingent that travelled over to the Glasgow show upon seeing them for the first time. Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Almost at 50% sold out on these now already, so thank to everyone who has ordered for your contributions towards the RPSI! Don't miss out on them, complete your RPSI rake here! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/mark-2-coaches/products/rpsi-set-1 Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Have since sailed past the 50% pre-sold on these. They will be here at the end of the month too, so don't miss out! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/exclusive-irm-buses Still some route 203 local links and Intercity advertising buses left, but not many! Cheers! Fran

Not to cause a frenzy/panic but if you dont grab them now and you want them later on you may end up paying significant premiums....

I’m afraid we won’t be be able to make the Wexford show as we don’t have staff to cover it being a national holiday, but who knows what may come up at Bangor… Cheers! Fran

Now that our Irish Metrovick is delivered, the Deltic is very nearly finished production, the 92 is underway and with both the 37 and Manor now making great strides, it's time to unveil our next locomotive project! Introducing what may be our most extensive tooling suite yet, the Brush Type 2/Class 30 and 31. Developed from detailed surveys of numerous examples of the real thing, as well as a 3D scan and an extensive range of works drawings, this model aims to be the definitive representation model of the classic BR mixed traffic design and covers almost every detail variant that existed throughout their 65-year life. This model is now fully tooled up with several working samples now in our possession for evaluation and testing. Prototype History Ordered as a result of the British Transport Commission’s modernisation plan of 1955, the first locomotive – numbered D5500 – was outshopped from Brush Traction’s Kestrel Works, Loughborough, in September 1957. Only the second of the ‘pilot scheme’ designs to be revealed after English Electric’s D8000 Type 1s, the initial 20 members of the class – quickly nicknamed ‘Toffee Apples’ due to the shape of their power handle – were provided with a Mirrlees JVS12T engine. The discovery of metal fatigue issues with this power unit in the early 1960s led to the decision to re-engine the entire fleet, BR choosing the familiar EE 12SVT instead – almost identical to that used in the Class 37 – albeit downrated to 1,450hp. Their place among the earliest of mainstream diesel designs plus the addition of a Spanner Mk.1 steam generator for train heating came at a cost. Tipping the scales at 107 tons required the rare use of the A1A-A1A wheel arrangement with two powered axles and a non-powered centre axle to spread the load. Despite their low power to weight ratio, even before the final example was delivered in December 1958, further orders eventually totalling 243 locomotives were committed for ‘production’ versions. These commenced delivery in February 1959 – most now with cab roof-mounted headcode boxes replacing the disc style of train identification – with the final example, D5862, being handed over to British Railways in October 1962. The early 1970s saw 24 locomotives upgraded with 320kW Brush BL100-30 alternators (the same as the Class 45/1s and Class 47s) primarily for ECS duties on the new air-con fleet out of London terminals. They were given the new TOPS sub class 31/4, numbers 31401-31424, while the remainder of the fleet was split under the 1973 TOPS scheme as 31001-31019 (Class 31/0) and 31101-31327 (Class 31/1). Class 30 was reserved for existing Mirrlees engined locomotives, although all were re-engined before TOPS renumbering. A further 44 Class 31/4s were modified between 1983-5, becoming 31425-31468 – the first ‘refurbished’ locos, with two further examples, 31400 and 31469 following in 1987/8 following collision write offs. The entire fleet was initially allocated to the Eastern Region from new with North Eastern depots later gaining allocations. By the early 1970s increasing numbers were joining the Western Region to replace the hydraulics and by 1988 they had joined the London Midland in sizeable numbers to replace the Class 25s. Although never allocated to the other two regions they were commonly seen on the Southern on inter regional passenger and cross London freight services. By the early 1990s the Class 31s were starting to see increasing numbers of withdrawals, but two other sub classes were notable for their appearance that decade. Class 31/5 were former ETH-fitted machines with deactivated train heating equipment for use by the departmental sub sector – basically Class 31/4s renumbered by changing the third digit to a ‘5’, while the spot hire and open access operator Fragonset converted a pair of locomotives to Class 31/6 in 1999 with through ETH cabling and controls. These were employed in top and tail formation with a Class 31/4. After EWS retired the final examples in 2001 the class continued to see regular test train use throughout the decade courtesy of Network Rail, which operated four locomotives, and a handful of other operators. The final NR machines were finally taken out of service in 2017, leaving just a single main line-registered example still working today – Nemesis Rail’s 31128 – although this number is expected to increase. This leaves around 30 preserved Class 31s extant with a handful of stored locomotives with various owners. Our Model Our modular tooling can be adapted to represent nearly all variations of this long-lived class from their as-built appearance right through to the present day. For the discerningly detail minded, this includes three different styles of exhaust port (Mirrlees ‘pilot scheme’ or production and EE), with or without roof fan grille, original/plated boiler port and water filler, additional roof panel for the 17 locos modified in their early days with uprated 1,600hp engines, different NRN roof antenna for both main cab roof styles, as-built ‘Toffee Apple', production and refurbished bodysides, with water filler steps, plated steps and reskinned steps and standard or vertical ‘one piece’ radiator grilles. The 61 locomotives provided with trip cock gear for working on London Underground routes are also covered, while the Whitaker-style tablet catchers for use on High Dyke iron ore branch in Lincolnshire have also been moulded. The cab fronts feature a myriad of different options with disc and headcode box versions, different nose door and handrail configurations, ‘offset’ and centrally mounted sealed beam headlights, LED-style tail lights, toughened driver’s cab windows and two different ETH jumper locations. The underframe and bogies are highly detailed with numerous separately-applied parts, while the battery boxes also come in original and modified condition, the latter including the extra latches to reduce the likelihood of the doors opening while running. There are numerous different bufferbeam options allowing the original ‘red circle’ electro-magnetic engine control equipment of the ‘Toffee Apples’ as well as the more standard ‘blue star’ electro-pneumatic gear of the production batch. Vacuum-braking, air braking, control pipes, steam heat and different ETH options are also appropriate to the individual running numbers, as are a full set of miniature snowploughs and a high fidelity one-piece moulding suitable for use with NEM couplers. We also have some surprise options in store that will be revealed in due course. The specification continues our ambition to lead the hobby. As well as our standard and well regarded traction, light and sound package, our Class 31 introduces working radiator fans – driven from a separate motor – and separately switched tail lights, allowing not just the either end to be illuminated as required, but also individual tail lights or both depending on era. Utilising our standard specification of ESU PowerBank capacitors for smooth uninterrupted running, ESU Loksound 5 decoder with bespoke DCC sound package by Jamie Goodman with twin speaker set up, including ‘AccuraThrash’ bass reflex speaker it promises to catch the characterful thrash of the real locomotives. It will also include a wheel flange sensor, automatically playing flange squeal on sound fitted locomotives as they hit curved track for extra realism on factory fitted DCC sound models. Initial engineering prototype samples arrived with our production teams in mid-January, with models and their component parts assessed for fit, finesse, and finish. Improvements have been identified in areas such as the roof fan grille and other areas, but overall the models are shaping up as accurate representations of the venerable Brush Type 2s, capturing their characterful quirks such as bodyside curve, plethora of grilles and distinctive cab shape. Check out our development and running samples in this video with our friends at Hornby Magazine! A total of ten running numbers covering a wide period of operation of these stalwarts make up the first release, with a DC/DCC ready price of just £169.99 DC/DCC ready, and £269.99 DCC sound fitted, once again demonstrating our commitment to offering the very best quality, realistic models at realistic prices for the modeller. Pre-production samples will be available to view at the Accurascale stand at the forthcoming Model Rail Scotland (stand B44) and London Festival of Model Railway shows. Delivery is expected in Q2 2023, with pre-ordering available via our network of local stockists and direct via their website. Click here to browse and pre-order the range. Running Numbers and Liveries for Run 1 Class 30 D5549 BR green (as delivered) Class 31/1 5544 BR blue (pre-TOPS) Class 31/1 5803 BR green w/FYE, Double Arrow Class 31/1 31110 Railfreight (white cantrail stripe) Class 31/1 31128 BR blue (privatisation era) Class 31/4 31409 BR blue w/white stripe Class 31/4 31420 InterCity Mainline Class 31/4 31421 Regional Railways Class 31/4 31432 BR blue (cantrail stripe) Class 31/5 31514 Civil Engineer's Dutch Accurascale Class 31 Specification - Highly-detailed OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track - Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track) - Die-cast metal chassis - Bogie with separate footsteps, brake cylinders, speed recorder and end brake rigging - RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels - Brake blocks on bogies in line with wheels - Scale width wire handrails - Etched metal/plastic detail parts, incl. grab handles, steps, wipers, etc. - Etched metal roof grille - Etched metal pre-painted nameplates, plaques and arrows (if applicable) - Accurate high-fidelity miniature snowploughs - Full underbody battery box/air tank detail with pipework - Fully sprung buffers, multiple pipework variations and screw couplings - Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height with mini-tension-lock couplers - DCC ready [21-Pin MTX Socket] or Factory-Installed DCC Sound options - Two quality speakers with large sound capsules for best possible sound (DCC Sound models only) - Wheel flange squeal sensor on DCC sound fitted locomotives - Working radiator fan, driven from separate motor High Performance traction, to include; - High quality 5-pole motor with two large flywheels - Helical Gear box for maximum performance and slow speed running - Gearing arranged so locomotive can achieve a scale top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h) - DCC ready with PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power - Outer axles on bogies are driven (sprung dummy centre axle) and all wheel pickup Fully detailed Lighting Pack, including: - Directional lighting, DC and DCC - Switchable Red and white marker lights (red can be switched individual lights or both on) - Separately switched cab lighting and illuminated, driver’s desk with auto/off on movement View the full article

Now that our Irish Metrovick is delivered, the Deltic is very nearly finished production, the 92 is underway and with both the 37 and Manor now making great strides, it's time to unveil our next locomotive project! Introducing what may be our most extensive tooling suite yet, the Brush Type 2/Class 30 and 31. Developed from detailed surveys of numerous examples of the real thing, as well as a 3D scan and an extensive range of works drawings, this model aims to be the definitive representation model of the classic BR mixed traffic design and covers almost every detail variant that existed throughout their 65-year life. This model is now fully tooled up with several working samples now in our possession for evaluation and testing. Prototype History Ordered as a result of the British Transport Commission’s modernisation plan of 1955, the first locomotive – numbered D5500 – was outshopped from Brush Traction’s Kestrel Works, Loughborough, in September 1957. Only the second of the ‘pilot scheme’ designs to be revealed after English Electric’s D8000 Type 1s, the initial 20 members of the class – quickly nicknamed ‘Toffee Apples’ due to the shape of their power handle – were provided with a Mirrlees JVS12T engine. The discovery of metal fatigue issues with this power unit in the early 1960s led to the decision to re-engine the entire fleet, BR choosing the familiar EE 12SVT instead – almost identical to that used in the Class 37 – albeit downrated to 1,450hp. Their place among the earliest of mainstream diesel designs plus the addition of a Spanner Mk.1 steam generator for train heating came at a cost. Tipping the scales at 107 tons required the rare use of the A1A-A1A wheel arrangement with two powered axles and a non-powered centre axle to spread the load. Despite their low power to weight ratio, even before the final example was delivered in December 1958, further orders eventually totalling 243 locomotives were committed for ‘production’ versions. These commenced delivery in February 1959 – most now with cab roof-mounted headcode boxes replacing the disc style of train identification – with the final example, D5862, being handed over to British Railways in October 1962. The early 1970s saw 24 locomotives upgraded with 320kW Brush BL100-30 alternators (the same as the Class 45/1s and Class 47s) primarily for ECS duties on the new air-con fleet out of London terminals. They were given the new TOPS sub class 31/4, numbers 31401-31424, while the remainder of the fleet was split under the 1973 TOPS scheme as 31001-31019 (Class 31/0) and 31101-31327 (Class 31/1). Class 30 was reserved for existing Mirrlees engined locomotives, although all were re-engined before TOPS renumbering. A further 44 Class 31/4s were modified between 1983-5, becoming 31425-31468 – the first ‘refurbished’ locos, with two further examples, 31400 and 31469 following in 1987/8 following collision write offs. The entire fleet was initially allocated to the Eastern Region from new with North Eastern depots later gaining allocations. By the early 1970s increasing numbers were joining the Western Region to replace the hydraulics and by 1988 they had joined the London Midland in sizeable numbers to replace the Class 25s. Although never allocated to the other two regions they were commonly seen on the Southern on inter regional passenger and cross London freight services. By the early 1990s the Class 31s were starting to see increasing numbers of withdrawals, but two other sub classes were notable for their appearance that decade. Class 31/5 were former ETH-fitted machines with deactivated train heating equipment for use by the departmental sub sector – basically Class 31/4s renumbered by changing the third digit to a ‘5’, while the spot hire and open access operator Fragonset converted a pair of locomotives to Class 31/6 in 1999 with through ETH cabling and controls. These were employed in top and tail formation with a Class 31/4. After EWS retired the final examples in 2001 the class continued to see regular test train use throughout the decade courtesy of Network Rail, which operated four locomotives, and a handful of other operators. The final NR machines were finally taken out of service in 2017, leaving just a single main line-registered example still working today – Nemesis Rail’s 31128 – although this number is expected to increase. This leaves around 30 preserved Class 31s extant with a handful of stored locomotives with various owners. Our Model Our modular tooling can be adapted to represent nearly all variations of this long-lived class from their as-built appearance right through to the present day. For the discerningly detail minded, this includes three different styles of exhaust port (Mirrlees ‘pilot scheme’ or production and EE), with or without roof fan grille, original/plated boiler port and water filler, additional roof panel for the 17 locos modified in their early days with uprated 1,600hp engines, different NRN roof antenna for both main cab roof styles, as-built ‘Toffee Apple', production and refurbished bodysides, with water filler steps, plated steps and reskinned steps and standard or vertical ‘one piece’ radiator grilles. The 61 locomotives provided with trip cock gear for working on London Underground routes are also covered, while the Whitaker-style tablet catchers for use on High Dyke iron ore branch in Lincolnshire have also been moulded. The cab fronts feature a myriad of different options with disc and headcode box versions, different nose door and handrail configurations, ‘offset’ and centrally mounted sealed beam headlights, LED-style tail lights, toughened driver’s cab windows and two different ETH jumper locations. The underframe and bogies are highly detailed with numerous separately-applied parts, while the battery boxes also come in original and modified condition, the latter including the extra latches to reduce the likelihood of the doors opening while running. There are numerous different bufferbeam options allowing the original ‘red circle’ electro-magnetic engine control equipment of the ‘Toffee Apples’ as well as the more standard ‘blue star’ electro-pneumatic gear of the production batch. Vacuum-braking, air braking, control pipes, steam heat and different ETH options are also appropriate to the individual running numbers, as are a full set of miniature snowploughs and a high fidelity one-piece moulding suitable for use with NEM couplers. We also have some surprise options in store that will be revealed in due course. The specification continues our ambition to lead the hobby. As well as our standard and well regarded traction, light and sound package, our Class 31 introduces working radiator fans – driven from a separate motor – and separately switched tail lights, allowing not just the either end to be illuminated as required, but also individual tail lights or both depending on era. Utilising our standard specification of ESU PowerBank capacitors for smooth uninterrupted running, ESU Loksound 5 decoder with bespoke DCC sound package by Jamie Goodman with twin speaker set up, including ‘AccuraThrash’ bass reflex speaker it promises to catch the characterful thrash of the real locomotives. It will also include a wheel flange sensor, automatically playing flange squeal on sound fitted locomotives as they hit curved track for extra realism on factory fitted DCC sound models. Initial engineering prototype samples arrived with our production teams in mid-January, with models and their component parts assessed for fit, finesse, and finish. Improvements have been identified in areas such as the roof fan grille and other areas, but overall the models are shaping up as accurate representations of the venerable Brush Type 2s, capturing their characterful quirks such as bodyside curve, plethora of grilles and distinctive cab shape. Check out our development and running samples in this video with our friends at Hornby Magazine! A total of ten running numbers covering a wide period of operation of these stalwarts make up the first release, with a DC/DCC ready price of just £169.99 DC/DCC ready, and £259.99 DCC sound fitted, once again demonstrating our commitment to offering the very best quality, realistic models at realistic prices for the modeller. Pre-production samples will be available to view at the Accurascale stand at the forthcoming Model Rail Scotland (stand B44) and London Festival of Model Railway shows. Delivery is expected in Q2 2023, with pre-ordering available via our network of local stockists and direct via their website. Click here to browse and pre-order the range. Running Numbers and Liveries for Run 1 Class 30 D5549 BR green (as delivered) Class 31/1 5544 BR blue (pre-TOPS) Class 31/1 5803 BR green w/FYE, Double Arrow Class 31/1 31110 Railfreight (white cantrail stripe) Class 31/1 31128 BR blue (privatisation era) Class 31/4 31409 BR blue w/white stripe Class 31/4 31420 InterCity Mainline Class 31/4 31421 Regional Railways Class 31/4 31432 BR blue (cantrail stripe) Class 31/5 31514 Civil Engineer's Dutch Accurascale Class 31 Specification - Highly-detailed OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track - Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track) - Die-cast metal chassis - Bogie with separate footsteps, brake cylinders, speed recorder and end brake rigging - RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels - Brake blocks on bogies in line with wheels - Scale width wire handrails - Etched metal/plastic detail parts, incl. grab handles, steps, wipers, etc. - Etched metal roof grille - Etched metal pre-painted nameplates, plaques and arrows (if applicable) - Accurate high-fidelity miniature snowploughs - Full underbody battery box/air tank detail with pipework - Fully sprung buffers, multiple pipework variations and screw couplings - Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height with mini-tension-lock couplers - DCC ready [21-Pin MTX Socket] or Factory-Installed DCC Sound options - Two quality speakers with large sound capsules for best possible sound (DCC Sound models only) - Wheel flange squeal sensor on DCC sound fitted locomotives - Working radiator fan, driven from separate motor High Performance traction, to include; - High quality 5-pole motor with two large flywheels - Helical Gear box for maximum performance and slow speed running - Gearing arranged so locomotive can achieve a scale top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h) - DCC ready with PowerPack capacitor for uninterrupted power - Outer axles on bogies are driven (sprung dummy centre axle) and all wheel pickup Fully detailed Lighting Pack, including: - Directional lighting, DC and DCC - Switchable Red and white marker lights (red can be switched individual lights or both on) - Separately switched cab lighting and illuminated, driver’s desk with auto/off on movement View the full article

Hi everyone, Just hit 30% gone overnight. You guys are awesome! Thanks very much! Cheers! Fran

Yes. Unfortunately it was getting rather abused by people hoarding up orders and then not paying for them when coming into stock. If you wish to set up a payment plan please email us first and we can set that up for you. 20% of the run already accounted for folks, many thanks! Cheers! Fran

IRM will be there with models for sale and we should have decorated samples of our Enterprise coaches too, which will be of great interest to the locals especially! See you there!

Our railway heritage would be nothing without preservation societies and groups. The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) was formed in 1964 to preserve Irish steam locomotives, carriages and rolling stock and to operate them on the Irish railway network for everyone to see, appreciate, enjoy and travel on. Operating from bases in Whitehead, Mullingar and Dublin, the RPSI has kept the wheels of Irish steam turning for almost 60 years, funded by donations and operating rail tours across the Irish rail network. both north and south of the border. Due to COVID19 restrictions, the vital revenue resource of rail tours has been cut off from the organisation following two years of postponed trips on the mainline. However in recent years, the RPSI has also received funding from a series of limited edition models which have provided a vital income stream. We've been delighted to aid the RPSI in facilitating the sale of some of these models, such as the limited edition production run of Murphy Models B134. With our recent announcement of our NIR Mark 2B Enterprise stock, we can now come together and produce our first model in conjunction with the RPSI; a three car pack of their Mark 2 railtour rake of coaches. The RPSI previously commissioned a three pack of coaches in its green livery, featuring a trio of Mark 2A coaches. We can now offer three more coaches in Mark 2B format, including the Mark 2B Grille car no. 547, as well as FK no. 181 and SO no. 300. This heritage rake has been operating on RPSI rail tour trains behind both steam and diesel power from NIR and IE since their introduction into service almost 20 years ago, on both sides of the border. Featuring our first Irish outline coach tooling, our Mark 2B coaches look resplendent in the RPSI green livery. A high specification of full interior lighting, museum quality detailing with a wealth of separately applied parts, close coupling and prototypically correct Irish gauge B4 bogies allowing for simple conversion for 21mm gauge if desired. Speaking of the announcement, RPSI Chairperson John McKegney said that he is delighted to see high quality models of the Society’s Mk2 rake being produced; "After almost two years of lockdown it will be good to see both the prototypes and then models in action. The Society very much appreciates the support given by IRM to the ongoing maintenance of our Northern main running rake. It is delighted to be able to assist in the creation of such high quality models for which IRM has become famous.” IRM Director Patrick Conboy expressed his delight on being able to assist the RPSI with our latest model; "We're delighted to announce this special edition of our Mk2b coaches in the widely-recognised livery of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. Proceeds from sales of these coaches will be donated to the RPSI to aid the Society in its ongoing work to preserve and maintain its unique and historically important collection of locomotives and rolling stock. "While locomotives may be the star attractions, its coaching stock such as the RPSI's Mk2s which allow enthusiasts to enjoy them on railtours, and where the all-important social aspect of such events is enjoyed, whether that's conversations in the saloons or a pint or two enjoyed at the bar. "These coaches are sure to be popular as they are a familiar sight from their extensive travels across the island of Ireland, hauled by a wide variety of motive power which not only includes the RPSI's superb collection of steam locomotives but also diesels provided by both Iarnród Éireann and Translink/Northern Ireland Railways." We recently received a first decorated sample of the Mark 2 and took it to Whitehead to meet its big brothers. James Friel, Technical Operations Engineer with the RPSI was on hand to inspect the model and gave us a tour of the real thing, along with all the other impressive projects currently underway at the RPSI HQ. This special RPSI pack will feature all the high specification featured in our new range of Mark 2 coaches, including full interior lighting, close coupling system, a wealth of separately applied detail, correct widened B4 bogies to cater for 5ft 3in gauge (and allowing for conversion to 21mm) and prototype specific detailing. Arriving in Q4 2022 along with their NIR counterparts, our RPSI coach packs are strictly limited to 300 sets with numbered limited edition certificates and presentation packaging. RRP is €219.95 with proceeds going to the RPSI to support railway preservation. Pre-ordering is advised due to the limited and special nature of these coaches, considering the recent sales for our A3r locomotive to raise funds for the ITG. Available exclusively via IRM, they can be pre-ordered by clicking here. View the full article

Hi George, Many thanks for your kind words. As we all know, Irish outline is a very small niche in OO. For the A to perform so well and beat such stiff opposition (some household name with very popular British outline locos below us) is frankly mindblowing. Thank you to everyone who voted for us, who has supported us since we begun and who has purchased an A class. You guys make this all possible buy voting for us with your wallets, as well as in polls. We are truly humbled. Our development team are over the moon naturally! Cheers! Fran

A list as long as your arm!

Oh the stories we could tell. Will make the book a best seller!

Hi everyone, Have my calculator out, so I thought I should tot up the remaining stocks of As and well, I have some bad news. We have just 2% of the original run left in stock. Incredible! Thank you to everyone who has ordered them! They have sold so well. So, we really are getting to last orders with them if you want one. Only three (albeit rather attractive) liveries left. You know what to do! Order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Just on gypsum hoppers, we have very few left overall. So, if you want the perfect block freight train for your A, 121 or 141/181, grab them before they go: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/gypsum-ore-wagons Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Just a note to say we're over 40% pre-ordered on these now. Thank you to everyone who has ordered so far. Don't miss out on these, pre-order now ahead of their arrival next month: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/vehicles/irm-exclusive_exclusive?sort_by=created-descending Cheers! Fran

Hi @K801 Ask and ye shall receive: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/exclusive-irm-buses All the other 1/76 diecast stuff can be seen here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/vehicles/availability_in-stock? We're adding to it all the time and remember there's free post to Ireland and UK for all orders over €50/£50. Perfect little accessories for your layout. Cheers! Fran

Lack of RTR stock "at the moment". Important lesson here folks, and a trap many have fallen into before. when the stock comes along but the loco you wanted has sold out it can get every expensive as it hits EBay premium status. We (IRM) are here for the long haul and plan to expand and cater for other time periods too as we go. So, don't let the lack of stock today put you off buying that loco you like for fear of nothing to run behind that. You never know what we have up our sleeves over the next few announcements. After all, look at our forthcoming Enterprise Mark 2 coaches. Something finally for those 111s and NIR 201s to haul. I shall say no more than personally agreeing with George, A30 is an absolute stunner. Silver bogies = seeing alllllll the detail. Hard sell over, but you guys know what to do. https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? Cheers! Fran