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I think you make a very good point, Gareth. There's lots of information above now so people can make the choice they want on how to spend their money. Let's leave the retail discussion at that. Let's focus on the 121 model itself from here on and enjoy this iconic loco getting ever closer to release! Cheers! Fran

Hi everyone, Today its IR with dayglo panels in the form of 036! A personal favourite and how I remember them best towards the end (though Black and tan runs it close!) Again, there usual caveats apply, we will be making changes! Cheers! Fran Order yours here! https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/036-a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran

As I said, many people have supported us, so I don’t think it can be described as counterproductive. The walk in trade is much smaller in Ireland than the UK and potential customer bases are much smaller, so I do think my point is more than valid. The big British box shifters will always have more customers than an Irish retailer. then there is potential of selling at the shows, of which there are much more in the UK and many of the UK boxshifters sell at many times a year. We have very few shows in comparison here. It’s multifaceted and not simplistic, otherwise Irish retailers would be doing it. End of the day the boxshifters carry huge product lines that would not be viable to carry here, and sales margin is across all of them. As I said, simple economics. I see the sales figures for an Irish outline model railway company in both manufacturing and retailing and a British one and there is simply no comparison in size and scale of the market. Have a good night. Cheers! Fran

Hi Ironroad, I’m sorry, but the points are valid. Compare our product line in number to any of the big British retailers and it becomes clear how they can reduce sales margin across their inventory and make money whereas a smaller retailer like ourselves cannot. It’s very simple economics. Also, VAT is 3% lower and Sterling is in flux to say the least. However, I’m delighted to report that many people have supported us with 121 purchases and we are very thankful for that. At the end of the day; it’s your money, it’s your choice. I’m glad people choose us, as it shows we are doing something right and we can support Murphy Models AND put the money earned into tooling new Irish outline models . That’s a win for the hobby. Cheers Fran

Because Irish retailers are sticking to the manufacturers RRP, while the boxshifters are slashing the price as they sell models in much higher volumes across all their product lines to a much larger market.

Indeed, something that will be corrected. This was missed on the decorated samples for some reason. The numbering and IR logo will be getting attention too. Cheers! Fran

Another day, another A preview! This time we look at the latter years of these beauties, with the IR scheme of orange, black and white striping as worn from the late 80s onwards! Here we see 017 before CAWS guard and dayglo panels. Once again some small tweaks are required, and the colour is washed out a bit in the pics (in person the orange is very good!) but overall it's looking very well! Enjoy! Fancy 017? You can place your order here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/products/017-a-class-locomotive

007 Reporting For Duty! Today we look at one of those quirky liveries that lasted longer than you might think! In 1987 the IR points logo began appearing following the formation of Irish Rail, with locomotives receiving the branding on existing "SuperTrain" livery. The A's in particular received this treatment in great numbers from 1987, and some were still carrying it into 1993! This livery has not been done RTR before, and we are offering two locos in this guise; 007 as seen here and 056! There are some decoration corrections required on this one, namely the black chevron at the front not extending far enough up onto the cab roof, and that IR logo on the side is too big. Both will be corrected before production! The colour is also a little washed out in these pics due to the very bright studio, but the shade of tan looks spot on in normal conditions. Pre-order 007 here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/…/pro…/007-a-class-locomotive Pre-order: 056 here: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/…/pro…/056-a-class-locomotive Cheers! Fran

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