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We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) to assist in the retail and distribution of their hotly anticipated Murphy Models 121 Class limited edition model. The RPSI has worked closely with Murphy Models to provide modellers and collectors an incredibly special edition model of their locomotive B134 in the distinctive grey and yellow livery. This model, strictly limited to 300 pieces, will be presented in the condition the real locomotive will appear once its extensive restoration at Inchicore Works is completed ahead of its return to the mainline. These distinctive features include LED marker lights, walkway handrails and the restoration of the original cab windows over the iconic bonnet of these iconic locomotives. B134 will be a great addition to any Irish outline model railway or collection and will also be an ideal locomotive to run with recently produced Craven coaches in the RPSI livery. All proceeds from the sale of this model will go directly to the RPSI. With the current health pandemic, the RPSI is unable to operate normal mainline operations and as a result there is zero funds coming in from the operation of trains. The sale of these locomotives will not only provide you with a very special model but you will be directly helping the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. Speaking about the model, Gerry Mooney of the RPSI stated: “The production of this model has been made possible through the generous assistance from Paddy Murphy of Murphy models who has given up some of his production run to facilitate this model. The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland is also extremely grateful to Irish Railway Models who have also generously offered to assist the society in the processing of orders and dispatch of the models.” It brings us great joy that we here at IRM are able to join up with the RPSI and Murphy Models to further support railway preservation in Ireland by assisting the RPSI in the online retail, order processing and distribution of these models. The models are in the final stages of production and we expect them in stock in August 2020. Price is €189.99 with postage standing at €10 for Ireland and the UK, and €15.50 for the Rest of World. Support the RPSI and railway preservation in Ireland and place your pre-order here! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/products/b134-class-121-locomotive-rpsi-grey-yellow Cheers! Fran

Two shale wagons were converted to Taras and still in use. The end profiles of the bodies are a little different too, as are the bogies, lack of end ladders, but not a million miles off.

Yes, it would be the only reason. There’s a weekly wagon transfer between Dublin and limerick which would take any wagons due works attention to Limerick wagon works, so mixed with flats etc.

Hi everyone, Just to let you know, we're down to our last few packs of keg wagons in stock. There are only 7 pack D packs left in stock at the time of writing! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/guinness-keg-liners/products/copy-of-cie-ir-42-flat-twin-pack-guinness-kegs-d Cheers to everyone who placed an order! Fran

Hi Kevin, I emailed you last night to inform you about your parcel. I take it from the above that you did not receive this message? Please check your spam folder if this is the case, and it may explain why replies to your queries had gone astray. Thanks, Fran

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Never knew Url Geller was a driver for IE. Be interesting to see the if the rest of the 201s are displaying similar symptoms!

Hi Kevin, We are looking into this for you on the back of the email we received from you yesterday. Is a forum prompt on the same day strictly necessary? As advised below, due to the current pandemic situation post to the USA is taking longer than normal. Responses to our enquiries are too. Thanks Fran

Didnt leave IRM that way certainly!

And then there were two! Pack B of the Kegs is now sold out, and there are just limited amounts of Pack C and D remaining! Thanks to everyone who has ordered and dont miss out! Cheers! Fran

I know you're mad for the brake vans, but if you ever want to commission one we know a few men who can sort it out for a price! I reckon commissioning a professional to make an SSM kit up for you would be hell of a lot cheaper though! Yes, VAT can sting like that and has to be paid there and then. Invariably the stuff arrives when a new quarter begins for us, every single time! Cheers! Fran

Hi Ironroad, You make some points I agree with from experience. I think retooling an all new 141 would be a complete folly, as the current model is indeed excellent. You certainly wouldnt sell thousands of them to justify the tooling outlay. The 201 made sense as the drive and detail was a quantum leap over Lima. But, for every person happy with the new model, plenty are happy and run the old Lima one still and they just want to play trains. The jump forward with a 141 would be much, much shorter in my personal opinion. Why would you sell the current one to buy the new one? 99% wouldnt, and there are other locos to be made in the meantime which make more sense. Regarding detail, your opinion is valid of course, but plenty of people do want that those detail items. When we started this our ethos was to do super detailed quality items, as MM had set the benchmark and these were the models we wanted to create. You may disregard it as "unnecessary" but our ethos to to make accurate scale models (track width aside, nothing we can do about that) so if it's on the real one, it needs to be on our one too. It's not about vanity either, it's about value for money. As production runs are tiny for the Irish market, charging high prices for mediocre models does not offer good value for money. The models would've looked shabby next to existing MM products and customers would dismiss it as "not worth the money". It's about bang for buck. Could robustness be improved? Sure, and we are building that more into future lines, but the detail will remain. These are models, not toys, and that means detail. We want to push things forward, and the reason why Lima, Mainline, Hornby Dublo etc died was because they stood still. The hobby needs to progress, not stand still. Suggestions are always welcome for new models, and we are working on several new tooling models for IRM which we have not announced yet. I am sure MM has stuff up his sleeve too. We will always be honest and say if something doesnt fly, and we have above. We get people really want something, but the needs to be fiscal reality added to the mix too. The market is also tiny and we have had plenty of comments from people saying "slow down, you're bringing too much out" and then on the other side "I want I want I want" We have to balance between the two to keep viable. There are spoil wagons, weedsprays, A Classes, 121s all coming in the next 6 months. That's on top of kegs, bubbles and plough vans and a ballast hopper run and God knows what MM has planned. Where does another new model fit in? Finally, we have no desire to manage a crowdfunding initiative. They take up a huge amount of admin time which we just cant spare right now and we are a self financing company. If someone wishes to commission a model from us, we would gladly do that. We have performed this several times in the UK market and offered these services to JM Design when those ideas for two wagons were scoped out. There has been a very public utter catastrophe regarding crowdfunding in the UK that shows how wrong it can go. a) I really have my doubts tbh based on examples we have experienced and outlined and the lack of stock to run with them currently. You need two plough vans per train, but only one brake van. b) You'd be looking at €60-70 a pop I reckon (rough estimate) but there are many variables. I really do not mean to drag the spirits down, but after 5 years at this we do have the voice of experience at this stage. Cheers! Fran And a very sizable VAT bill when it lands!

No problem at all. It’s no secret (on the website) we did 250 packs over 3 variants with 2 per box, so 1500 models. Very, very small run in the grand scheme of things, hence the higher than usual RRP. This also benefited from using the cement bubble / ballast hopper chassis, so gives you an idea of costs involved. We do love a brake van, and the ploughs are a lovely model, but it just doesn’t add up at the moment. Still, if the market keeps growing, who knows! Cheers! Fran

My only saving grace is that they’re not CIE vans Some interesting comments on here about the market etc, and while we do know it’s growing, some of the figures being stated in the topic are ambitious to say the least. It is still quite small in general. I can’t speak for Murphy Models and I never would, but I’m sure if demand is there a new run would occur. However, a few large EBay sales does not necessarily mean sufficient demand for a large production run is there (which is a 4 figure sum.) It also has to compete against two forthcoming models in a niche market. Maybe in the near future, but I’d be surprised if it was right now. Cheers! Fran

They also never offered us a figure as low as 540 for a wagon. Again, a lot more than that, and as Stephen says above, recouping the figure over such a low production run makes it hugely expensive. You may get 540 per livery, but not production run. As we learned with our plough vans such runs for niche vehicles are expensive and not really viable, so that’s why we rule the brake vans out. You don’t run rakes of them at the end of the day. Cheers! Fran

MOQ of 540? We’d love to meet them, as any factory (4 currently being used) is a lot more than that. Cheers! Fran

No problem, SuperTrain and IR are the liveries for you, for both 121 and A. Cheers! Fran

Hi RKX, We are awaiting stock or images of decoration samples of these models before we can add pictures. If you outline what time frame you’re interested in I might be able to steer you in the right direction. Cheers! Fran

Nope, that's bull. Was always going to be the A. I wouldnt believe everything I hear!

Hi everyone, Just to let you know we have just under 10% of our keg stock remaining. So, if you're looking to get some, you'll need to nab them quick! Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, New in stock is the Craven snack car no 1509, ready to ship! You can grab them here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/products/1509-irish-railways-craven-snack-coach A couple of the Mark IIs are back in stock too! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-mark-2d-coaches Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Our friends at Downpatrick and County Down Railway have been badly affected by the COVID19 situation, with Stormont not helping them with funding during this very difficult time. Without revenue due to lockdown for 2020, the society needs every bit of financial support it can get. The railway is the only operating 5ft 3 preserved line on this island, and if it was not for their help we would not be able to bring you accurate renditions of forthcoming models like the A Class. Please give what you can to ensure our railway heritage is protected! More info: https://www.downrail.co.uk/appeal/?fbclid=IwAR1VsVDjSWAXKQr8EaKaD-PJTpj7xYbphflakPwvLCCxqsHHZcbYdP61ELM Thanks, Fran

You will just have to wait and see! Don't forget the As too, a massive project!

Hi everyone, We have another limited amount of Mark IIs back in stock, including restaurant car 5408! Get them before the go, again! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-mark-2d-coaches Cheers! Fran

Hi Wexford70, See the discussion below for guidance! Thanks, Fran