DiveController

PM sent, Dave

No I did not mean to sound overly critical. The website is not the biggest issue in the world by far, the models are fantastic! I just did a headcount and realized I have 16 steam/ baby GM or 071s already. I'm looking forward to the supertrain coaches that are coming out They will go well with some of my baby GM's I think. There will be a long wait to receive them here in the US so I envy you guys seeing them at the shows!

I wondered about that too and thought a whole lot of you DCC buffs would be straight on this:confused: Whether the locos are running on DC or DCC it seems unlikely that any given power setting would run this many locomotives at exactly the same speed due to slight individual variations in the locomotives (I have a number of 141s that run at very slightly different speeds on any given circuit with one very slowly catching another, maybe I need to service them, I don't know).

I'm thinking 9 locos would have to be run on DCC especially with this load and back EMF might assist maintaining a constant speed when the locos climb the gradient over the bridge and back down into the spiral but still not sure if all the locos would run at exactly the same speed to start for any given throttle setting when they first start. Would they have to be balanced by trial and error? Or are we just overthinking this?

I have been offered a supply of Irish outline vans

Early 70's style

Transits,

Bedford CA

Escort Mk 1 Estate

CIE & P&T liveries

 

Should have Irish reg, some will have detailed interiors, driver, clutter on the dashboard, weathering etc

 

Possibly personalised reg plates if required

Would there be an interest?

High roofed Transits in IE or IR might also be available if there was a demand

Answers on a postcard..............

Dave, do you have any photos of what these looked like and are they available from time to time? CIE & especially PT of interest

Kevin

Some more ESB related trucks/vans.

 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/Code3Models/photos/pcb.532681520170677/532681413504021/?type=1&theater

 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/Code3Models/photos/pcb.532681520170677/532681406837355/?type=1&theater

 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/Code3Models/photos/pcb.532681520170677/532681410170688/?type=1&theater

May I please ask what scale these are, minister?

With the upcoming model show at the end of October and an earlier statement that 208,209,230 and 233 would be released in time for it, what's with the hush hush. The Murphy's site has stated that an update with photos of the new 201s would be released but the old Lima 201 is still there. They must be almost in the country at this stage if they are to clear customs in time. I can hardly wait and don't know what 201s to pick up first myself. Would like to get 2 at first but with speculation that they will be north of 2 bills it's going to be tough.

Although I am so grateful to Paddy Murphy for these great RTR models, it is disappointing how poorly their website is updated which is an important part of the business. More surprising given the attention to detail on the models themselves. Operating as Apple does is probably not the optimal business model in in this setting

Its definetly possible but it would only work on lets say a bubble cement, were most will need multiple wagons for there use. I remember reading somewhere that the Irish oo guage market is 300 approx. With a break down of 65% in ireland, 35% rest of the world.

If we were to do it, it would have to be done right, not a copy of the MIR runs. Maybe a limited edition 071 to get us started and work from there. I know the n guage society in the UK do it

The only loco I can see that would be viable is the A class

Good call! I'm with RiverSuir on that one. The problem with getting people to pay up front is that they want to see what's on offer before committing funds or have a say in what the product is going to be. With a large group only a few really have decision making input making many more people feelling they signed on for what they hoped was going to be something else. I would like to see more RTR steam but I think the A classs would have much wider appeal to a group and I would go for it (at least before I buy some RTR kits)

Its definetly possible but it would only work on lets say a bubble cement, were most will need multiple wagons for there use. I remember reading somewhere that the Irish oo guage market is 300 approx. With a break down of 65% in ireland, 35% rest of the world.

If we were to do it, it would have to be done right, not a copy of the MIR runs. Maybe a limited edition 071 to get us started and work from there. I know the n guage society in the UK do it

The only loco I can see that would be viable is the A class

Good call! I'm with RiverSuir on that one. The problem with getting people to pay up front is that they want to see what's on offer before committing funds or have a say in what the product is going to be. With a large group only a few really have decision making input making many more people feelling they signed on for what they hoped was going to be something else. I would like to see more RTR steam but I think the A classs would have much wider appeal to a group and I would go for it (at least before I buy som RTR kits)

Thanks, Noel! Tedious but worth it and a great help to the rest of us.

I think that based on the number of people that this will be useful to, now and going forward, it is worthy of a sticky

Nothing on RBM. I'll PM IRoshbloke 77. Didn't know he was a vendor. Thanks for the tip!!

Great continental shots. What's that huge black 'doughnut' on the end of 481?

Evening all,

 

Day four of Railtours Ireland "Emerald Isle Express" operated from Killarney to Ennis. Pictures of the train from Killarney and Stagmount.

Click http://smu.gs/Zwmr4a to view.

 

The Wanderer.

 

Great Shots, Wanderer! Nice to see Killarney:-bd

I got some shots of the tour in Limerick Junction along with a MK4 and a 2800.

SUPER video, GM171 KK!

Nice to hear the sound of that 071 and lots of little things like water towers etc, to help me with layout modeling!

If you read Gerard's initial post again, you will see that he explains why there will be a slight delay. Anyone who has moved home will appreciate his situation.

Stephen

I'm not unsympathetic to moving home which can very stressful. It might have been better to post these when he was in a position to communicate with buyers in a more timely fashion. I'm not the only interested party who is unhappy about the timeline here. Yes, I will seek them elsewhere, as you guys have suggested. Sorry, Gerard please proceed with the other members. Thanks.

Hi guys,

 

I'll be moving to a new abode in October and due to the lack of space I have to sell some of my Murphy Models 141/181 class locomotives. There are 8 locos in total, 4 IR & 4 IÉ liveried models (different running numbers). The locos are in excellent condition. €80 each.

 

Regards,

Gerard

 

PS. I'll be away until 22nd September so will not be able to reply to any e-mails until my return.

I hate to point this out but it is October and members PM'd you almost three weeks ago about these. It would have been better to state what items were actually for sale per forum rules (running numbers were not included and were immediately requested by a member) and include some photos to confirm condition. I don't understand why sales have not been completed on these items as per your "first-come, first served" PM to us. It would have been preferable to advertize these when you available to sell in the first instance

Enjoy!

How do the coaches run? Plastic or metal wheels?

 

run grand - wheels are plastic though:(

Unfortunate, something else to rewheel, straight out of the box. Will get some though...

Great tractive but doesn't really appeal...

Noel, this is really great detailed step by step on how to do something that seems somewhat enigmatic to the novice:confused: What a great series with photos of every step I am looking forward to the final installment whenever that will occur. Maybe a moderator will think this worthy of a sticky when it is done:tumbsup:

Can't see how that's right. You can only collect your parcel with a code that is sent to your mobile phone by Parcel Motel.

I wonder if some vendors make extra on the postage and don't want to send it to parcel Motel if they've calculated that postage markup into the original selling price?

I though that Parcel motel signed for the package and that was its final destination as far as the vendor is concerned?

I am looking to acquire some of the Bachmann Scenecraft Irish Outline Buildings (one or more)

44-250 Bachmann Irish Signal Box

44-251 Bachmann Irish Running Shed

44-252 Bachmann Irish Station Building

I'm not in a hurry so please keep this post in mind if you have surplus gathering dust without plans to get it in a layout.

Thank you,

Kevin

I just wanted to remind everyone that I am still looking for these items and would be very grateful if you have any available that is surplus or see any for sale on eBay etc. please let me know thanks

I'm thinking of using Parcel Motel myself for the occasional items that I want but the UK vendor absolutely refuses to ship overseas!

That way I can get someone else to send it or pick it up on the occasional time I'm back in the home country!

Anything in the Motel?

Which would be why it's relisted at £5 less

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm?itemId=261608801119