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While I'm posting this today [April 1st] I have to say that only a fool will pass on getting a silver A class. Never have I seen a model look so good in the natural sunlight - we've had plenty of that over the last three weeks or so [thanks to global warming]. No sure how many of these beauties are left but if there are any of you sitting on the fence regarding these I'd get them now 'cos there will be those of you posting in the future saying that you should have bought them when you had the opportunity. Once early period CIE wagons are produced these locomotives [A30] will be in demand. My only regret is that I didn't buy any of the A1.* *This is NOT a paid presentation

To be honest, it's a bit nightmarish. It harks back to the day when I had to use all my powers of illusion to pretend that the Lima '33' was a Metro-Vick. Still haven't fully recovered from that experience. I feel the only cure for that is for IRM to announce a brand new model for the Irish modeller.

You most certainly got the right look with that class 50 [004]. I've seen older models which have moulded rather than separately applied parts and a splash of weathering has taken them up to another level.

The weathering in 50 004 is very impressive, gives a sense of realism. One of my A30s could do with a bit of that treatment.

We're veering off topic 'cos there's not much else to say about the IRM A class. The sooner they announce a new model the better - I need to have something to look forward to.

Hi All, See link below to Hatton's regarding the Hornby class 67 train pack. I spotted this on Euvirail's YouTube channel. It's a real bargain and the Class 67 is one of Hornby's better offerings. This train pack is being heavily discounted and, from my research, Hatton's seem to be the cheapest. Euvirail has a review of this bargain set on his YouTube channel. Regards Gerard https://www.hattons.co.uk/430692/hornby_r3750_belmond_pullman_train_pack_with_class_67_67021_in_pullman_livery_and_three_pullm/stockdetail

I'm so tempted to get the A42, so delighted with my A55 and A30 models. The only sounds I want to hear in relation to the A class is when they [IRM] announce suitable passenger rolling stock to operate with them. I won't be bothering with the sound chip as I've only a single oval track but it's good enough for what I want. My Fleischmann IC EC coaches are a tad too long for the A class but will have to do for the moment.

I'll never get bored talking about the A class.

There's a bag of details which come with the A30 and I'm sure they'd improve the appearance of the already great locomotive but neither have the skills nor the tools to do same. My eyesight isn't great also, the only thing I can without wearing my glasses is a pint of Heineken. Wonder if many guys on here use the detailing packs which come with their' locomotives?

Have to say, the A30 (silver livery) looked great glistening in the natural sunlight over the St Patrick's holidays. Spent most of the time admiring the impressive details that you can only really see in this livery [silver]. Can't wait until IRM produce some suitable passenger stock to operate with these beauties.

It's the Dublin Bus 145, that's as good as it gets.

Place a driver in each of the cabs as they'll be operating in both directions.

What's 'facebook'? I'll be heading to Bray tomorrow [20032022] on shanks mare with the assistance of the 145. Pick up the odd rarity every now and then.

I have two of these fine locomotives [A55], they're my favourite. Regretting now that I didn't buy the Crossley engine versions of these beauts earlier. If there are any of you sitting on the fence regarding them I'd seriously advise you to get off it now and purchase these.

Hi Sean. From what I can remember the class 66 was introduced after the 201 [new]. The Class 59 was the precurcor to the 66 whereas the 201 [new] was designed in conjunction with Irish Rail.

Robert, thanks for alerting us to that. Looking forward to the show so I'll be making my way to Wexford regardless. Have a friend who doesn't understand my interest in model railways but keeps offering to give me a lift to any of the exhibitions I want to go. Think he's a bit of a closet case.

Can't wait 'til IRM release an even more up to date version of the A class!

Would like to attend that show but three hours eachway on the bus is too long for an auld git like me.

I'd say the baby As will be the next motorised model release from IRM, it'll be 2024 at the earliest for the appearance of the newly tooled baby GMs. Patience is a virtue............

It's great when modellers upload videos of their' layouts, saves me from having to build one.

Don't see the point to producing models which are full of 15 year old technology. As BosKonay has stated, the volume of Irish modellers has grown and the last thing they want to be buying is 'new' antiques.

I live in rented accommodation so not sure how I'd go about insuring personal items. Something I've thought about for years but never looked into it.

@Noel - I completely disagree with your sentiment. There would be a decent market for newly tooled models of the 141 & 181 locomotives because of the way they operated people will buy multiples of the units. The bar has been raised to such huge heights that there's no going back. Anyway, my priority is waiting for IRM to produce passenger stock to go with the A class.

If you read between the lines the prospect of a newly tooled version of the 141/181 appearing in the short term is highly likely so don't be wasting your 300€ on the stuff which is for sale on eBay etc...........

Have to say that after purchasing the A55 I'm regretting not getting some of the A12s, the black livery really suits the A Class.