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Our Mark 2B coaches have caused quite the stir since we announced them in late August of this year, with a comprehensive list of of BR liveries offered on this missing link of Ready-to-Run coaching stock in 00/4mm. "But, what about us current day modellers?" Well, you have asked, so we have listened, We are now adding two new running numbers to our Mark 2B release programme, with two TSOs in West Coast Railways maroon livery! Following the mass withdrawal of the Mark 2Bs following the sprinterisation during the 1990s many of these attractive coaches found themselves out of work. There was a slight reprieve just a few years later for a small batch of coaches, as the shadow South Wales & West franchise hired some Mark 2Bs for various diagrams between Birmingham/Manchester, Cardiff/Bristol and Westbury/Weymouth. These services ran from 1996 to 1999, with the coaches later being picked up again by Wales & Borders for Rhymney-Cardiff-Fishguard services from 2001-2004. Several of these were then transferred to the West Coast Railways railtour fleet and remain main line registered. Rail tours have become big business on the privitised railway scene, with companies like West Coast Railways operating a series of steam, diesel and electric hauled trains every year across the country with their mixed rakes of Mark 1 and Mark 2 vehicles. To replicate these interesting trains on the network, and to give current scene modellers an excuse to run heritage diesel, electric and steam traction, we are offering two Mark 2B TSOs in West Coast Railways livery to feature in your rail tour fleet. Both coaches are perfect excuses to run heritage diesels such as Class 33, 37 and 47s, as well as 57s in West Coast livery, as well as classics such as BR green and BR blue Then there are electrics like 86259 in classic 1960s blue, or indeed a plethora of mainline registered steam locomotives, from Black 5s, Jubilees, Britannias and more from the golden age of steam! Each Mark 2B coach will be sold separately at a price of £59.95 each and are available to order direct via Accurascale or via your local stockist. A 10% discount is available should you order two or more coaches together direct from Accurascale. Our high specification will once again be apparent throughout this model, including full interior lighting with stay alive function, a wealth of separately applied prototypical details, including etch metal parts, prism free glazing and more. As you can see with the sample above, tooling is complete, the first pre-production samples have been delivered and the project is well advanced. However, there are corrections being made based on the samples which are now being undertaken by the factory. Overall there is a wealth of detail, crispness and they capture the essence of the Mark 2b very well indeed. Delivery is slated for Q3 2022. However, with the current global difficulties in production and shipping following the COVID19 pandemic and Suez issues (shipping companies estimating FOUR YEARS until sea traffic returns to normal!) this may extend to Q4 2022. Browse the range and place your pre-orders direct by clicking here. Specification Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track Extremely fine exterior rivet detail on roof and coach ends Separately-applied etched metal and high-fidelity plastic parts, including handrails, brake/steam heat pipes, ETH cabling and sockets, footsteps, dummy drophead knuckle coupler, and roof vents Prism Free Glazing Pre-painted/printed Western Region destination boards and holders plus water filler covers provided for customer to install Fully-detailed underframe with numerous separate parts, pipe runs and accurate differences between versions The most accurate B4 and B5 bogies ever produced, with provision for re-gauging to EM or P4 (British 18.83mm) gauges Blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements, and 26mm over pinpoints Different buffers for retracted and non-retracted positions Accurate interiors with characteristic 'winged' headrests, separate metal interior handrails on the brake and corridor vehicles and fully-detailed guard's compartment Full lighting package, including magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting with 'Stay-Alive' capacitor in all coaches and directional lighting with DC or DCC control (Driving Trailer only) Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track) Correct height NEM standard coupling sockets with mini tension lock couplers and kinematic close-coupling View the full article

Our Mark 2B coaches have caused quite the stir since we announced them in late August of this year, with a comprehensive list of of BR liveries offered on this missing link of Ready-to-Run coaching stock in 00/4mm. "But, what about us current day modellers?" Well, you have asked, so we have listened, We are now adding two new running numbers to our Mark 2B release programme, with two TSOs in West Coast Railways maroon livery! Following the mass withdrawal of the Mark 2Bs following the sprinterisation during the 1990s many of these attractive coaches found themselves out of work. There was a slight reprieve just a few years later for a small batch of coaches, as the shadow South Wales & West franchise hired some Mark 2Bs for various diagrams between Birmingham/Manchester, Cardiff/Bristol and Westbury/Weymouth. These services ran from 1996 to 1999, with the coaches later being picked up again by Wales & Borders for Rhymney-Cardiff-Fishguard services from 2001-2004. Several of these were then transferred to the West Coast Railways railtour fleet and remain main line registered. Rail tours have become big business on the privitised railway scene, with companies like West Coast Railways operating a series of steam, diesel and electric hauled trains every year across the country with their mixed rakes of Mark 1 and Mark 2 vehicles. To replicate these interesting trains on the network, and to give current scene modellers an excuse to run heritage diesel, electric and steam traction, we are offering two Mark 2B TSOs in West Coast Railways livery to feature in your rail tour fleet. Both coaches are perfect excuses to run heritage diesels such as Class 33, 37 and 47s, as well as 57s in West Coast livery, as well as classics such as BR green and BR blue Then there are electrics like 86259 in classic 1960s blue, or indeed a plethora of mainline registered steam locomotives, from Black 5s, Jubilees, Britannias and more from the golden age of steam! Each Mark 2B coach will be sold separately at a price of £59.95 each and are available to order direct via Accurascale or via your local stockist. A 10% discount is available should you order two or more coaches together direct from Accurascale. Our high specification will once again be apparent throughout this model, including full interior lighting with stay alive function, a wealth of separately applied prototypical details, including etch metal parts, prism free glazing and more. As you can see with the sample above, tooling is complete, the first pre-production samples have been delivered and the project is well advanced. However, there are corrections being made based on the samples which are now being undertaken by the factory. Overall there is a wealth of detail, crispness and they capture the essence of the Mark 2b very well indeed. Delivery is slated for Q3 2022. However, with the current global difficulties in production and shipping following the COVID19 pandemic and Suez issues (shipping companies estimating FOUR YEARS until sea traffic returns to normal!) this may extend to Q4 2022. Browse the range and place your pre-orders direct by clicking here. Specification Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track Extremely fine exterior rivet detail on roof and coach ends Separately-applied etched metal and high-fidelity plastic parts, including handrails, brake/steam heat pipes, ETH cabling and sockets, footsteps, dummy drophead knuckle coupler, and roof vents Prism Free Glazing Pre-painted/printed Western Region destination boards and holders plus water filler covers provided for customer to install Fully-detailed underframe with numerous separate parts, pipe runs and accurate differences between versions The most accurate B4 and B5 bogies ever produced, with provision for re-gauging to EM or P4 (British 18.83mm) gauges Blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements, and 26mm over pinpoints Different buffers for retracted and non-retracted positions Accurate interiors with characteristic 'winged' headrests, separate metal interior handrails on the brake and corridor vehicles and fully-detailed guard's compartment Full lighting package, including magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting with 'Stay-Alive' capacitor in all coaches and directional lighting with DC or DCC control (Driving Trailer only) Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track) Correct height NEM standard coupling sockets with mini tension lock couplers and kinematic close-coupling View the full article

If anyone is looking for a respray donor we still have a few left in stock https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-121-locomotive/availability_in-stock? Have to say I prefer this to the original 1961 grey and yellow, but maybe when 134 is finished in that livery it will change my mind. Cheers! Fran

A46 sold out, A39r not far behind! Thanks for all the orders, folks!

Hi everyone, We're also finished our audits of cancelled orders and have also freed up some of the stock we kept behind for warranty repairs. All numbers apart from A3r are now back on sale in extremely limited quantities. So, if you had previously missed out on a running number... Bag yours here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, After much begging, moaning, pleading and badgering, we managed to secure a small quantity of A Class standard decoders from ESU. These are the only new batch of ESU Lokpilots available anywhere, and we're so grateful to ESU for prioritising us with these. They have now arrived in stock and any pre-orders for these will be sent out from today. Thank you to everyone for your patience. We thought we'd have to wait 12 months for these as per the global semi conductor shortage! We have a relatively small surplus that you can order now here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a-class-dcc-standard-chip Cheers! Fran

And someone always has an axe to grind, for whatever reason. But that’s life. We’re just delighted that our core customers are loving them and serves to encourage us to do more powered models for IRM. That’s the most important message we take out of our A Class experience. Cheers! Fran

Right here

err... www.irishrailwaymodels.com Most clubs also run models and layouts covering diverse interests. MRSI for instance as O gauge, American HO, British OO and Continental HO and N as far as I know.

When we did the sound for the As we recorded A39r, so the sound is from a genuine A. No mixing or tricks there from other EMD locos. End of the day, our sound chip is the real deal and the As sound different to other EMD locos due to their unique silencer set up. Just need Australia to relax quarantine rules now and we'll get the Crossley one done!

Due to a cancellation of a largish order some As are back online for sale! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock?

Hi everyone, 027 is the latest to sell out, biting the dust this morning. Only 7 running numbers left, with 056 looking the most endangered https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? Cheers! Fran

Perhaps. We shall see in time.

A couple of small ones, yes

Hi everyone, Great news! We have dispatched all of the fully paid up, A Class pre-orders, including A3R. If you have placed an order and not yet fully paid for your A Class, you must pay up by Friday, November 12th. Failure to do so will result in your order being cancelled. With some very nice, sold out liveries being taken up with unpaid orders it will give others a chance to purchase it. You will also lose your €50 deposit. If you have paid up and heard nothing from us, please contact sales@irishrailwaymodels.com ASAP so we can look into it for you. If you have a friend who doesnt do online, or is away, please let them know so they don't miss out! Thanks, Fran

Nom nom nom!

Hi everyone, The great news just keeps rolling in here at IRM, with our Tara Mines wagons now less than two weeks away from arrival. Perfect for our new A Classes, the Taras in their gorgeous original blue livery, or later brown are perfect for our metrovicks. So, if you need some stock to go behind your new locos, look no further! At just €79.95 for a twin pack of wagons they offer amazing value for money too! We have also modified the bogies to feature brass bearings for even smoother running characteristics. Order yours today, with 10% off when you order two or more packs: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/tara-mines Cheers! Fran

A couple of months ago we brought you a Class 92 update featuring decorated samples of their later privitisation era liveries which seemed to go down well. Now we have received a second batch of decorated samples featuring the various styles of Railfreight two tone grey with Chunnel blue roof these locomotives were originally delivered in during the mid 1990s. Doesn't this livery just suit them so well? Our model of 92003 represents our Dysons as per first delivered during the heady, optimistic times of the significant freight growth envisaged by the opening of the Channel Tunnel. With its attractive take on the then standard triple grey livery, but with the added splash of colour with the blue roof, just like the Eurostar at the time, they made for an eye catching sight as they came into service. Of course, the Class 92s were born into a major upheaval to the railways, with privitisation gathering momentum. Soon various brandings were taking place offering some new takes on the classic grey livery. RFD were quick to brand their locomotives in similar fashion to their Class 47s, 86s and 90s with "Railfreight Distribution" script on each side with the addition of small RFD double diamond markings, as depcited in our model of 92022 'Charles Dickens'. After a very brief period in BR service the locomotives found themselves with new owners. EWS took the Dysons under their wing as they purchased RFD along with various other shadow freight franchises in the mid 1990s. With the locomotives being new, and the amazingly hard wearing paint job done on the body shells by Procor Engineering when first built, many wouldn't need a repaint for many years. As the 2000s wore on EWS did take to branding their locos in existing liveries with the large vinyl "Three Beasties" logos, as displayed by our model of 92036, which is still operating trains in this livery today. EWS were not the only company to add their branding to the iconic grey livery. Six locomotives were allocated for "Nightstar" sleeper train duties, sadly a service which would never take off. These locomotives were eventually bought from Eurostar by Europorte, receiving "Europorte 2" Tunnel branding as per our model of 92043 "Debussy". Our testing of the Class 92 is now complete and production has now begun, with our delivery date of Q3 2022 still in place. We have even tested our Dysons in exhibition conditions, with our preproduction model of 92001 playing a starring role on the Making Tracks WCML layout at the recent "Great Electric Train Show" at Milton Keynes, preforming flawlessly on the Sunday of the show. Click on the link below to see her in action! Remember, we have now set our early bird price deadline and it's getting ever closer. With the sheer amount of technology and separate detail in these locomotives a price increase from £159.99 DCC ready to £179.99 DCC ready and £259.99 DCC Sound Fitted to £279.99 DCC Sound Fitted will take place on January 1st 2022. All orders placed before that date and so far will avail of the lower price, including £30 deposits. So, if you fancy one (or more!) of these overhead and third rail beauties for your layout, make sure you place your order soon to avail of the bargain of the model railway world! (Even at the higher price they represent excellent value for money, but who doesn't like saving a few quid?) With two operating DCC pantographs with separate flywheel motors for smooth operation, Legomanbiffo DCC sounds, twin speaker set up including an EM1 style "Accurathrash" speaker, ESU Loksound 5 digital decoder, ESU powerbank capacitors for smooth running and more, all for up to £70.00 less RRP(!) than other high specification electric locomotives on the market, our Class 92 goes beyond the pinnacle of model locomotives and powers on to the summit. So, make sure you grab so much more, for so much less cash. Order your grey beauty today, available direct from Accurascale, or check out our website for the full range. View the full article

It's been a while since we reported anything on our next PFA wagon run, including all the weird, wonderful and bright new range of nuclear containers which will accompany the new run of our favourite little container flat. Back in March, we announced a new range of our PFA wagons with several new weird and wonderful nuclear container options added to the rage, from full height bespoke 20ft ISO containers, to Nova Packs and Dragons, we conducted thorough research on these highly specialised and secretive containers to add a funky new range of packs to our catalogue. Progress had been swift from announcement at the end of March this year, to decorated samples in late June, followed by a further announcement of other PFA wagons, such as the return of the Cawoods and British Fuel containerised coal wagons and the existing low level nuclear waste container wagons once again. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing energy rationing at the factory these wagons have been delayed from their original delivery date of Q4 2021 to Q2 2022. We apologise for this delay, but unfortunately this is something beyond our control. With 75% of the production run already allocated the demand for these interesting wagons has been very strong indeed. Don't miss out if you fancy some, order your packs for just £74.95 per pack of three wagons from your local stockist, or direct right here, with 10% off when you buy two or more packs. View the full article

It's been a while since we reported anything on our next PFA wagon run, including all the weird, wonderful and bright new range of nuclear containers which will accompany the new run of our favourite little container flat. Back in March, we announced a new range of our PFA wagons with several new weird and wonderful nuclear container options added to the rage, from full height bespoke 20ft ISO containers, to Nova Packs and Dragons, we conducted thorough research on these highly specialised and secretive containers to add a funky new range of packs to our catalogue. Progress had been swift from announcement at the end of March this year, to decorated samples in late June, followed by a further announcement of other PFA wagons, such as the return of the Cawoods and British Fuel containerised coal wagons and the existing low level nuclear waste container wagons once again. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing energy rationing at the factory these wagons have been delayed from their original delivery date of Q4 2021 to Q2 2022. We apologise for this delay, but unfortunately this is something beyond our control. With 75% of the production run already allocated the demand for these interesting wagons has been very strong indeed. Don't miss out if you fancy some, order your packs for just £74.95 per pack of three wagons from your local stockist, or direct right here, with 10% off when you buy two or more packs. View the full article

Oh, and one more thing. As it stands we have about 8% of stock left. So, grab them while you can! Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Great news! Today sees the light at the end of the tunnel, with the last of the A Class pre-orders, including A3R fully dispatched by close of business today. If you have not received a dispatch email with tracking information by tomorrow morning, then please email us with your order number to support@irishrailwaymodels.com We do have a few orders we do not have full addresses for, so if your order is not yet dispatched, you might be in this pile. We will just need to confirm for you from tomorrow morning onwards. If you have placed an order and not yet fully paid, you must pay up by Friday, November 12th. Failure to do so will result in your order being cancelled. With some very nice, sold out liveries being taken up with unpaid orders it will give others a chance to purchase it. So, if you have missed out on a particular flavour of A Class you wanted, it might come back on the market W/C November 15th! #Justsayin Once again, thank you to everyone for showing us great patience in firing out these orders. In the even it was almost 2500 parcels, which is almost 10 times what we do for typical wagon pre-ordering! Next time we will be a lot more prepared and quicker. Cheers! Fran (on behalf of IRM)

Thanks @DoctorPan, I will pass this on. I know it took longer than everyone wanted to get them all out, but the warehouse gang really have gone above and beyond. They worked all last bank holiday weekend, evenings with up to 15 hour days and will work this weekend too to clear it out. They have done absolute trojan work and wrapped them to a massively high standard. Cheers! Fran

Agreed, I was merely reassuring other customers as well as yourself that there are no worries on multiple loco dispatches being damaged after you raised the concern in your original post. Cheers! Fran

We have yet to have any feedback of locomotives damaged in transit from a multiple loco dispatch. I understand you have been in contact with Stephen regarding your other query. Cheers! Fran