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Got a good look at the preproduction samples today, really pleased with how they've turned out. There's a few pics up on our Facebook site if you want to take a look.

http://www.facebook.com/modelshopbelfast

The samples are currently on their way to Mark and Seamus. Release date for both buildings is scheduled for Feb/March.

As you know modelshopbelfast.com works closely with the other main Irish retailers to produce models suited to railway modellers of the Irish scene.

Here are two proposed building for future release. This post is purely to gauge interest. These would be part of Bachmanns excellent scenecraft range. Prices are yet to be confirmed but it's expected both buildings would be in the region of £25-£30 each. If these are models you think would be of interest to you please let us know. We are not asking for a commitment to purchase at this stage just gauging interest in a similar way to the previous IE set and Irish Buildings

Afternoon, just spotting this sorry time contraints mean im not on here as much as I'd like. Give me a phone on 028 9024 0853 from UK or 048 9024 0853 from ROI if you want to double check anything. Don't forget the 0 function is designed to override the other light functions for ease of switching off the marker and headlights so if 0 is off your marker lights and headlights will be off.

Similar size space with future expansion options. Public transport has bus stop outside the front door and Adelaide train station is just over 5mins walk so nice and handy, I travel by train myself so ive walked it plenty the last few weeks. Vincent you're just being lazy, its walking distance from your house or one stop on the train

Cheers!

Just a heads up, we're delighted to announce that modelshopbelfast.com is moving to a new home in Boucher Retail Park, Belfast. We are currently fitting out new premises and plan to be open there in late February. Many people will already be familiar with Boucher Retail Park for those who aren't it offers an excellent range of shops, substantial free parking and regular bus and train services. Location is right next to the M1 with easy access from two junctions. We're looking forward to moving and we'll keep you posted on opening dates, in the meantime spread the word and feel free to share this!

Just to clarify. The decoder in the video is the 'almost' finished sample from Mr SoundGuy and modelshopbelfast.com we've still a few sounds to add to complete the decoders but were reckon everyone will love the results.

The decoder is an upgraded version of the decoder we have been selling for the last 12 months that was originally for MIR models, as you can see in the video it has been updated to work all light functions internal and external as well as being tuned for optimum running with Murphy models locos. There are quite a number on here who have already seen the loco demo instore and we had 112 with sound running on Old Blarney at Cultra last weekend.

For the avoidance of any confusion the decoder in the clip is for a Murphys 071 loco but is nothing to do with Murphy models, it is a joint venture between Mr Soundguy and modelshopbelfast.com only.

If all goes to plan the 071/111 decoders should be ready for release next week. There are already a large amount of preorders, these will be supplied first.

Hope that clears up any confusion.

We use railtec transfers on all our resprays and find the quality to be excellent, highly recommended

Barring any last min changes

112

http://modelshopbelfast.com/index.php/railways/irish-and-local/murphy-models-nir-112-current-livery.html

071

http://modelshopbelfast.com/index.php/railways/irish-and-local/murphy-models-072-iarnrod-eireann-black-and-silver-freight-livery.html

082

http://modelshopbelfast.com/index.php/railways/irish-and-local/murphy-models-082-iarnrod-eireann-silver-and-black-freight-livery.html

will all be available in store on Saturday 27th October

sound decoders for the locos will also be available

http://modelshopbelfast.com/index.php/irish-sound-decoder-071-111.html

all pre ordered sound locos will also be available to collect on the day, we will also endeavour to fit sound decoders to locos purchased on the Saturday but this will be time dependant

Hi Robert, Railer is spot on with his reply, latest batch of MrkIIs were expected end Aug but this has slipped a bit, now expected late Autumn

More pics added to our facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/modelshopbelfast

A couple of pics of the forthcoming 071 Supertrain livery.

These are still preproduction examples so are subject to final changes

enjoy

all photographs are copyright of murphy models

Have indeed all liveries and running numbers are listed here

http://modelshopbelfast.com/index.php/railways/irish-and-local.html?cat=122&limit=32&manufacturer=80

Pre order is £25 we'll update the final price once we have it. Sound fitted locos will be added shortly.

Nothing confirmed yet on price Bosko, likely to know exactly in September. We'll also be offering them as new with sound fitted.

Yep more pics to be released soon, and as Fran says all pictures now are factory finished models

Hi res pic, as you'd expect a huge amount of time has been spent by Murphy Models gathering all the small details together for these locos. Top marks to Paddy stunning models as always.

Totally stunning, take a note of all the extra details, window frames etc

Thought you might like to see a video of the 071/111 sound decoder we're working on. The decoder we have released already is tailored to the Athern chassis for MIR kits so its great to be able to work on adjusting the settings to have it work perfectly with Murphys forthcoming released. Weve a number of adjustments to make but heres a clip of how things are progressing. Thanks to one of our regulars for allowing us to film on his Maryville Junction layout, makes a more interesting backdrop than our test bench! As always with video clips is difficult to give the full effect of the decoder, feel free to call in to the shop for a demonstration

We expect to have the following in stock end of August

Black Roof Standard

Black Roof Standard (both different running numbers)

Orange Roof Standard

Galway EGV

Pre order options are on the website as always http://modelshopbelfast.com/index.php/railways.html?cat=124

Cheers for the comments folks, we'll be doing how to's as time allows, hopefully they'll be of use

Had quite a few questions about the photography and lighting, all the over head step by step pics were taken using an Iphone. The close up shots are taken using a Canon 450 DSLR set on macro and manual focus. The light is all provided by the sun

Been very popular since they were released, belter of a model

Step 6: To finish off the cabin a single bulb was added to the interior roof to show off the detail once it's placed on the layout.

Nice job to do and brings the cabin to life

Step 5: Stove, desk and other furniture added to the cabin

Step 4: We then painted each part individually out of the cabin. Heres a pic of the cabin with just the shelf and instruments left to be painted.