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Because it was painted tan (the only half cab bus in service to be so treated) and was quickly painted out of the then new scheme again after 4 days.

Hi there, Not at this moment. Thanks to everyone who has ordered so far, these have proven very popular indeed with less than 30% of stock remaining! Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, New releases in Irish railway modelling are coming thick and fast with spoils, weedspray, 121s, Rail Link buses and now we have an extra bonus release on project 42; empty liner flats! These are perfect for those of you who wish to bolster or build your liner trains and already had some CRail 40ft containers in stock, or fancy adding some of their colourful container range to your fleet and need wagons for them! You can also add your IRM Keg cages too! Our factory was able to offer us additional capacity during the assembly of the weed spray wagons so we were able to avail of a limited run of empty flats in packs of three. However, this run is quite small and limited in size with one pack on offer for €115. These wagons feature new running numbers separate to our previous 42ft flat runs too! Perfect for 40ft containers with additional more modern touches in decoration. Perfect for your 121s, 071s, 141s and 201s! These beauties are now in stock and available to order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/products/cie-ir-42-flat-triple-pack This brings to an end our extensive 42ft project. We have something a bit different for our next newly tooled model, which we hope to reveal late 2020! Cheers! Fran

Aha, it is no problem from the POV of sending it to someone here when you buy via the website. We may have to work out something around the VAT issue though. Have a think about it, contact us with a plan and we will see what we can do!

Another way to look at it is that you're blessed to live on a continent that has some of the best weathering artists around that could do it for you. I love this guy in Canada and I'm sure with plenty of reference pics they could take on the challenge. https://weathermytrains.com/ Alternatively, are you a member of your local club, they always know local people with requisite skills. Or there's always the option of getting to know one of the weathering guys here, shipping the model directly to him when purchased and then having it sent on to you. Just some thoughts.

Totally understand that modellers would rather not potentially destroy a model they paid decent money for with weathering attempts. However, as Dave said plenty of guys out there that offering weathering services for a small fee which looks better than any factory weathering finish, with some of them showing their wares on here. Or, you could buy some cheapo models and practice on that and work your way up. I think it's no coincidence that there are no factory weathered 121s being offered, and the slowest selling 071s and 141s were..... yep, the weathered finished models...

None yet!

Hi everyone, Latest news from Murphy Models is that the CIE black’n’tan (MM0125, MM0131) and IR 121s (MM0127, MM0130, MM0133) will ship at the end of Sept. The CIE Supertrain (MM0126, MM0132) and IE (MM0124, MM0129, MM0134) will ship at the end of Oct. We are still awaiting to receive our stock of chips from Murphy Models and will ship them out as soon as they come in. order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-121-locomotive Cheers! Fran

pff, walking speed. I achieved this record in my parents living room...

Our facility is “Brexit prepared” while others may have not transitioned yet. Come January 1st get used to it being on boxes of everything you purchase from the UK. As Stephen said we’re actively looking at options, but right now there is nothing we can do about it. So, let’s move on and focus on the lovely 121s!

Sorry, don't remember saying it. But we likely will have another announcement this month....

We did?

Hi everyone, A customer has very kindly sent us some pics of RV520 on his layout to share with you! I've also seen that they've shown up on Tara Junction. Be great to see your pics of them on your layouts or cabients! Not many left! Cheers! Fran

They look right at home Noel, thanks once again for the order and support!

Hi everyone, The buses have started arriving with customers today (including our out of office outposts, such as my kitchen table above!) and will continue to be shipped out over the coming days (we have a bit of a backlog with 121s, weedsprayers and these landing all at the same time nearly!) These have been very successful indeed, with only 25% of the production run left in stock. Thank you to everyone who supported this project with orders. It is encouraging to say the least and we may well look at other road vehicle projects in the future! Tempted? Order yours here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/vehicles Cheers! Fran

As Stephen said, there would be no IRM without Paddy. He was a true pioneer of the hobby here and revolutionised it. He took the chance on RTR Irish models and it paid off, and his bravery has given me a day job! I have also been dealing with Paddy on the retail side for IRM with the 121s and the rest of the MM range and he is a pleasure to work with. The 121 is a fabulous model and I think there will be more great models to come too.

The Olympians started with the RHs (Leyland) in 1990 and finished with the RVs (Volvo), the last of which were delivered in 1999. The last Olympian finished in service with Dublin bus in December 2012. There’s a bit of history on them here https://www.classicbuses.co.uk/+Dublin-Bus.html The two tone green started with the KD Bombardier buses in the early 80s. Was modified with orange stripe and Dublin Bus branding in 1987 (as part of CIE forming Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann and IR). I’m not sure exactly when the last green bus bowed out but suspect it was late 2000, early 2001?

We find factory weathering broadly poor and it detracts from the model for us, so we dont do it. Lots of talented guys out there that will take on the weathering jobs as a commission though to do it for you!

I think they look quite good, better than some of the American outline diesels which is high praise indeed. If they are that bothersome modellers can always replace them with brass wire.

Well, we do have previous! https://accurascale.co.uk/collections/24-5t-huo-coal-hopper-o-gauge

Hi everyone, Our dispatching of the RPSI limited edition B134 is now under way, along with B121 and B135! We have a limited amount of B134 and B135 remaining in stock, so make sure you grab them quick! Remember; sales of B134 are going to a very good cause to assist the RPSI during a difficult time of a lack of railtours, so support them if you can and get a lovely model as a bonus! Order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-121-locomotive Cheers! Fran

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But everyone knows we've got a Class 37 on the way!

Soz Dave, letter in the post! Lives in Dover though and responsible for a good few models in malachite green. Can't get any less North East than that!