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Hi everyone, We hope you had a good weekend! Ready for the next livery preview? We think it's time for iconic Black & Tan! Is black and tan the best livery the As wore? It is certainly one of our favourites, and certainly one of the most popular if pre-orders are anything to go by! Here we have A15 in original condition with the high band black and tan livery. Enjoy the rest of the pics below! Getting excited for September yet? We certainly are! Place your pre-order for A15, or any other A class that tickles your fancy today: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran

Sure does!

We're still on course for late September and there is no limit on any quantity of purchases. More the merrier as far as we are concerned!

Well spotted! The masks are not finalised until we say we are happy with position, so will be much better finish on the production models. These just demonstrate position and colours. Cheers! Fran

For today's A Class decorated reveal we turn our attentions to A12, in the very attractive CIE black with yellow ends livery of the mid 1960s. We think this livery is particularly attractive on the Crossley powered metrovicks and expect it to become an enthusiasts favourite! Enjoy! You can pre-order your A12 model here for September 2020 delivery: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a12-a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran

For A1 it’s 250 and it comes with a cert. Cheers!

In the box? It will be plastic shell in a foam lined insert as per below, the pic explains better!

Sadly not, it would be too much of a nightmare logistically, and detract from the special nature of this. Maybe we will look at future special editions though and spread the eras around!

Thanks everyone! Here is a look at the wooden presentation box too, to give you an idea, although it's not quite finalised yet! Also, if you dont fancy the collectors edition of A1, there is A30 in silver in the general range too. You can order that here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a30-a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran

Yes, just passed through the Suez canal.

Decorated Samples of the A Class! Here is what we have all been waiting for; decorated samples of our hotly anticipated A Class locomotives! Over the coming days we will bring you photos of each decorated sample we have received from China, beginning with our special edition A1 in as delivered condition! As you can see, the class leader is resplendent in original silver livery, which particularly shows off the bogie detail! There are some small changes to be made, but overall we are very happy with this one! Enjoy the photos below! We will reveal another A Class tomorrow, and then one each day next week, so make sure you check in with us daily for a new look! A1 is our special edition A Class and will be available in a wooden presentation box. Limited to just 250 models, it is due in September. A limited amount remain on pre-order. Make sure you don't miss out, order your A1 today: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/a1-a-class-locomotive

As far as I know there will be a run of the Van Hool D class by the people behind the KD and Metsec D later this year. Work is currently in progress on them. Cheers, Fran

Savage stuff Jason, any chance we can put them up on the IRM Facebook page?

Thanks Chris, much appreciated! The decoration samples made their debut at the South Dublin Model Railway Club yesterday. A big thanks to Paul Reynolds for these pics. Those IE locos aren’t far away so get your order in! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-121-locomotive

RTR only as per below.

Sure are. Deco samples on the way

Hi there, Not really as we do not know how many will be produced. However, I can tell you that so far 124 and 134 are the most popular two ordered from us by far, so far. Cheers! Fran

According to Murphy Models these sounds are custom and are his property. It is the same with IRM sound files. 567 and 645 sound files are common downloadable files due to the large amount of locomotives featuring these prime movers worldwide, but there may be horn and ancillary sounds unique to the Irish variant which makes them different. Many thanks, Fran

It is my understanding that this will not be the case and the sound files will remain exclusive to Murphy Models. Many thanks, Fran

Murphy Models only recommends the three chips above. We don't know beyond that I'm afraid! Cheers! Fran

Perfect. It is my understanding that 124 and 134 will have the late LED lighting and that the 129 is the older type. Hope that helps! Fran

Can you tell me which pair you are interested in and I will check for you? Main differences are liveries, marker lights and the odd window change really. Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Exciting news this morning! We will be stocking the exciting forthcoming range of Murphy Models 121 Class locomotives in OO gauge! A total of 12 running numbers across 5 liveries will be available to order from us, as well as the DCC decoder and two different sound chips! Our price for these models in €189.95 with free postage in Ireland and the UK included! Read more about these lovely locomotives and how to place your pre-order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/blogs/announcements/irm-to-stock-murphy-models-121-class-locomotives (And before the rumour mill goes into overdrive, IRM has NOT taken over Murphy Models) Cheers! Fran

They make a series of O gauge kits of UK and Irish steam loco kits and coaches under the "Leinster Models" banner. @WRENNEIRE will know more.

Nice one George, the 190 looks super! Down to our last 11 packs ladies and gents, and 4 packs of fert pack D left. Dont miss out! Cheers! Fran