Murphy Models 201

[201bhoy]

Great picture I've only ever seen one other picture and that's the one with 208 and 209 on the lagan bridge

So whats the story with the two 201's ? Did one fail and need to be hailed back?

 

Same here! You don't have that picture saved do you? It's not on Eiretrains any more

[BabyGM]

Same here! You don't have that picture saved do you? It's not on Eiretrains any more

 

I just might I'll have a look around

[201bhoy]

I just might I'll have a look around

 

Yay!!!!!!!

[BabyGM]

Here's one

[Eiretrains]

Just to keep the thread alive, spotted this pair out the window this evening.

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Basically 233 failed at Clongriffin on the 16:50 Connolly-Belfast, causing major disruption north of Howth Jct. 076 hauled the entire train back into Connolly, where 206 then hauled the train out into the wash road as seen in the picture, which is nice, as you can see 074 on the Tara too!

Edited September 3, 2012 by Eiretrains

[heirflick]

Just to keep the thread alive, spotted this pair out the window this evening.

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well spotted dave - great shot!

[josefstadt]

As a result of the failure of the 16:50, the 20:10 service from Belfast was worked by C3K set 3005. Also as a result of the failure, plus a signalling problem at Grand Canal Dock services on the DART were still in a heap at 23:00 tonight.

[Blaine]

Here's one

 

I was on that train, 6400bhp, acceleration to humble an empty DART.........

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

For more photos and video upload of Ballykay's latest addition click the link

 

 

 

[http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/37-Anthony-s-Workbench?p=10223&posted=1#post10223/SIZE]

 

 

 

 

[BosKonay]

[RedRich]

Very nice Anthony. Some good attention to detail, the headlight casing is fully painted the correct color and not warning panel yellow or orange as on 220 and the other 201's. For the life of me I can't understand why the windscreens are not flush glazed on the models when you consider the retail price. Top job well done.

 

Rich,

[enniscorthyman]

She looks nice in the correct shade of blue,well done bud.

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Nice piece of work it looks strange seeing a 201 in the proper NIR blue well done.

Edited September 8, 2012 by hidden-agenda

[Robert Davies]

To the best of your collective knowledge, have all the MM 201s had 4 ohm speakers fitted, or have any been supplied with say 100 ohm?

 

-Rob

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

To the best of your collective knowledge, have all the MM 201s had 4 ohm speakers fitted, or have any been supplied with say 100 ohm?

 

-Rob

 

 

As far as I know they are all 4 ohm

[Robert Davies]

As far as I know they are all 4 ohm

 

That's good, I was considering tracking down one of the earlier releases, and didn't know whether or not to budget for a replacement speaker as well - Both the current Loksound and the current Zimo can use 4 ohm speakers of course, whereas the previous Loksound used 100 ohm ones.

 

Thanks and regards,

 

-Rob

[h gricer]

For more photos and video upload of Ballykay's latest addition click the link

 

 

 

[http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/37-Anthony-s-Workbench?p=10223&posted=1#post10223/SIZE]

 

 

 

 

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Yes the colouring is perfect shade of blue, Iv seen lighter shade of blue and it looks awful, but you have it just right, a perfect shade of ''NIR blue'' best livery there ever was on these locos, trust me.

Regards

h.gricer

Edited October 10, 2012 by h gricer

[BosKonay]

Rather than open a new thread - was wondering if anyone had added weight to their 201 to improve traction, and if it's even advisable !

[enniscorthyman]

Rather than open a new thread - was wondering if anyone had added weight to their 201 to improve traction, and if it's even advisable !

Are you having trouble on inclines with the 201s?.

[BosKonay]

A little with the DD rake. The 201 seems a less capable puller than the 071

[David]

You could put Bullfrog snot on just one of the driving axles.

 

http://www.bullfrogsnot.com/

[BosKonay]

Actually that's an excellent idea! (and one Anthony recommended before too!) Will track some down and report

[David]

You may even get enough extra traction by just applying it to one wheel! Let us know how it goes. I may have to start supplying a bottle of it with each DD rake

[BosKonay]

Hehe, its fine on start but having a 'little' trouble on the curves (which are fairly gentle, the tightest is a 26" radius after the terminus junction, the others are 36-40" including the viaduct..

 

Works much better pushing the rake too - has more trouble pulling I reckon the snot will do the job tho - anyone know if there is an IE/UK stockist?

[Warbonnet]

Hehe' date=' its fine on start but having a 'little' trouble on the curves (which are fairly gentle, the tightest is a 26" radius after the terminus junction, the others are 36-40" including the viaduct..

 

Works much better pushing the rake too - has more trouble pulling I reckon the snot will do the job tho - anyone know if there is an IE/UK stockist?[/quote']

 

http://Www.modeljumction.info had it before. Worth a look

[BosKonay]

Cheers Fran!

[Riversuir226]

Boskonay, I ll have to send one of my MIR 201's up they ll definetly be able for the full set, push or pull no prob.

[Warbonnet]

Cheers Fran!

 

The right URL would help you! http://www.modeljunction.info/estore/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=284&products_id=25911

[BosKonay]

Have a bottle on order thanks!

 

Has anyone applied it to a 201 before? Any recommendations on which axle for maximum grip?

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Rather than open a new thread - was wondering if anyone had added weight to their 201 to improve traction, and if it's even advisable !

 

Stephen pull the fuel tank of fill with lead shot and glue back on that should sort it out for you I've done it to all my own and it makes a hell of a difference.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Forgot to say there is also tons of room inside the body and you can glue even more weight in there. It's just a pity that this model never came with all axel drive it would have made a big difference

[BosKonay]

Cheers Anthony - will give that a lash too!

 

The more the merrier!

 

Ironically, I've an A4 that's a better puller than the 201

(but then she has 150g of Lead stuffed into her (and sound, and smoke, and a heap of leds )