IRM Announcements.

[Westcorkrailway]

I’ve heard rumblings of what it could be from reliable sources. If what they say is true I’ll be buying a good few of em

[Colin R]

37 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said:

I’ve heard rumblings of what it could be from reliable sources. If what they say is true I’ll be buying a good few of em

So when did you win the euro lottery if they are steam locos then 

[spudfan]

A set comprising of two cattle wagons and a shunter. All you need is a piece of track with a couple of sidings and you are elected. Throw in a passing loop and you'll never go to bed! Great way for someone to get in on the action.

[Colin R]

The Irish starter pack good thinking Spudfan  

Edited January 30, 2023 by Colin R

[connollystn]

On 27/1/2023 at 7:14 PM, BosKonay said:

this years first major IRM announcement is in the next month. 

Next month is tomorrow so can't wait for IRM's major announcement. With all of this excitement doubt I'll sleep tonight.

[StevieB]

You’re assuming that the announcement will be on the 1st rather than the 28th.

Stephen

[connollystn]

2 minutes ago, StevieB said:

You’re assuming that the announcement will be on the 1st rather than the 28th.

Stephen

I'm a very optimistic person, however, if IRM don't post anything tomorrow [2023-02-01] it's most likely it'll be 27 sleepless nights until their next major announcement.

[skinner75]

Fingers crossed it is steam - so my bank account can recover!!

[Broithe]

1 hour ago, connollystn said:

Next month is tomorrow so can't wait for IRM's major announcement. With all of this excitement doubt I'll sleep tonight.

There's no need at all for that sort of over-reaction.

 

Set the alarm for midnight and go to sleep now.

[Westcorkrailway]

1 hour ago, Broithe said:

There's no need at all for that sort of over-reaction.

 

Set the alarm for midnight and go to sleep now.

Count the sheep jumping over the fence….or count 141‘s smashing through the fence whatever suits

[leslie10646]

Can yous'nes not READ. He said in the next month, meaning 29th February .......

[jhb171achill]

17 minutes ago, leslie10646 said:

Can yous'nes not READ. He said in the next month, meaning 29th February .......

My inside information tells me that it will be announced at precisely 11:50 on 31st February 2023.

1 hour ago, Broithe said:

There's no need at all for that sort of over-reaction.

Set the alarm for midnight and go to sleep now.

So, a sleeping car of some sort?

[leslie10646]

11 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

My inside information tells me that it will be announced at precisely 11:50 on 31st February 2023.

So, a sleeping car of some sort?

a)  Push off, Beaumont, that was MY joke.

b)  A six wheel sleeping car would be brilliant for use in Fairs Specials made up of a certain kitmaker's fine cattle wagons ........

[Colin R]

May be it is this which will get revealed

 

Or this:-

 

 

 

or last one how about this?

 

 

Edited February 1, 2023 by Colin R

[Andy Cundick]

I'm just finishing my D.N.G.R saddletank so the way things go these days its a dead cert for early release Andy

[Patrick Davey]

22 minutes ago, Andy Cundick said:

I'm just finishing my D.N.G.R saddletank so the way things go these days its a dead cert for early release Andy

That would be 'special'.......

[Fowler4f]

Ahhh, come on lads there’s only 28 days in Feb, let’s have the 1st announcement tonight. Then we can all have a good night’s sleep dreaming about our diminishing bank accounts. 

Edited January 31, 2023 by Fowler4f

[Patrick Davey]

This would be nice:

 

[Westcorkrailway]

2 hours ago, leslie10646 said:

a)  Push off, Beaumont, that was MY joke.

b)  A six wheel sleeping car would be brilliant for use in Fairs Specials made up of a certain kitmaker's fine cattle wagons ........

A model of coach 236A would be perfect as it’s the only bit of railway preservation I can reasonably cycle too out here in the sticks!  

 

well….if your looking for a railway related announcement. Tailte tours have announced there next railtour tonight 

 

[Colin R]

It might sound cruel, but you gotta hand it to IRM by leaving you all wanting more  

Edited January 31, 2023 by Colin R

[K801]

I am hoping IRM announces a 250 piece starter set....

5 x A Class, 5 x C Class, 50 Mk2s, 40 Railcars, 150 wagons various and an oval piece of track

The IRM Starter "add on pack" will be another 150 wagons ( all numbered differently of course)

[GSR 800]

10 minutes ago, K801 said:

I am hoping IRM announces a 250 piece starter set....

5 x A Class, 5 x C Class, 50 Mk2s, 40 Railcars, 150 wagons various and an oval piece of track

The IRM Starter "add on pack" will be another 150 wagons ( all numbered differently of course)

For finance options, IRM offers a second mortgage on your house..

[NIRCLASS80]

IRM 071’s?

[Noel]

Sulzer B113, C class, CIE Park Royals and Laminates, Single+Double Beet wagons, Mk4 coach set inc DVT, and end to the war in Ukraine, world peace, and the return of the Riordans!  Oh and throw in some CIE exGSWR H-Vans     Oh I forgot AEC sets!!!

Edited February 7, 2023 by Noel
spelling mishtak

[leslie10646]

2 hours ago, Andy Cundick said:

I'm just finishing my D.N.G.R saddletank so the way things go these days its a dead cert for early release Andy

You could be right, Andy. I've already got the coaches from Hattons!

 

1 hour ago, Patrick Davey said:

This would be nice:

 

Yes, please.

I've got two  S Class already with another on the way.

A "Q" would be great. But it won't be that, only one (?) livery, but The Boys could do every member of the Class ........

[Galteemore]

Or start with the ancestor of all the GN 4-4-0s…..

[leslie10646]

I know why you say that! One ran on the SLNCR?

 

 

[jhb171achill]

2 hours ago, GSR 800 said:

For finance options, IRM offers a second mortgage on your house..

But only houses over €2.1m in price.

[GSR 800]

8 minutes ago, jhb171achill said:

But only houses over €2.1m in price.

Whats worse, the financialisation of housing or the financialisation of model trains?

[Mayner]

8 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

But only houses over €2.1m in price.

What next IRM offering Reverse Mortgages for customers with mortgage free homes to by the latest models, when you pop your clogs IRM/finance company gets the house and model collection.

Retirement industry, private housing, the motor industry and model trains has always been tied up with finance. 

Interestingly visited a model shop which had a large stock of second hand models, books and magazines (mainly model trains & diecast, nothing Irish!) owner said most of his second hand stock was from deceased estates.

 

[Colin R]

2 hours ago, Mayner said:

What next IRM offering Reverse Mortgages for customers with mortgage free homes to by the latest models, when you pop your clogs IRM/finance company gets the house and model collection.

Retirement industry, private housing, the motor industry and model trains has always been tied up with finance. 

Interestingly visited a model shop which had a large stock of second hand models, books and magazines (mainly model trains & diecast, nothing Irish!) owner said most of his second hand stock was from deceased estates.

 

Sadly a local Charity manager who knows I am in to all things railways has asked me to go and look at someones collection who has recently passed on, his kids where about throw it all in the skip, but I suggested they get someone in who can give them a fair price for it all, which they did, but now I hear the son thinks it is a pot of gold and is asking really silly money for some of the collection.

I have to be honest about this I don't have a clue who I could leave all my model railway stuff to or the book collection, as for the rest of it, I think it would be classified as old tat.

      

[connollystn]

43 minutes ago, Colin R said:

.....but I suggested they get someone in who can give them a fair price for it all, which they did, but now I hear the son thinks it is a pot of gold and is asking really silly money for some of the collection.

Sounds like the son didn't really know his father and doesn't appreciate that the real value of the model railway collection was the enjoyment his dad got from operating them. Mind, I know lots of people who don't understand my fascination with model trains and some have asked what they're worth as an investment. Don't think many people consider model railways as a legitimate pass time.

Anyway, on to the subject at hand. While interested, I'm sort of not really bothered about what IRM's next major announcement will be. With the impending arrival of the Class 22 000 railcars I'm fairly covered. At some stage I'd like to have something for my silver A classes to haul but that is no longer the priority it once was, however, I'd find it hard to say no to silver B101 or C201 locomotives.

 

[Westcorkrailway]

1 hour ago, Colin R said:

Sadly a local Charity manager who knows I am in to all things railways has asked me to go and look at someones collection who has recently passed on, his kids where about throw it all in the skip, but I suggested they get someone in who can give them a fair price for it all, which they did, but now I hear the son thinks it is a pot of gold and is asking really silly money for some of the collection.

I have to be honest about this I don't have a clue who I could leave all my model railway stuff to or the book collection, as for the rest of it, I think it would be classified as old tat.

      

How to sell model railways 101 if you don’t know what your doing 

 

at cork model swap meet a family landed with a car full of stuff from a layout of a grandfather who passed away recently. He came looking for advice to move it on possibly for free…..I convinced him to buy a table at the event which was actually slowing down at the time his van full of stuff had turned into an empty table  after just 1 hour.zzzand a huge bundle of cash had apeared. Selling stuff for 5-10 percent below what they would cost on the internet with the assistance of some event orgs users 

I still have the “Hornby Irish train pack” I got off him for 50 quid. Too be honestly I’ll probobly sell it at the next swap meet but it was still an example of exactly what to do in situations such as inheritance. 
 

I have educated my family on how expensive the collection of books, memorabilia and models are worth. So luckily I’m safe for now. 

[Broithe]

15 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said:

I have educated my family on how expensive the collection of books, memorabilia and models are worth. So luckily I’m safe for now. 

Mmm, safe?

Assuming they don't bump you off and cash in...

[DoctorPan]

1 minute ago, Broithe said:

Mmm, safe?

Assuming they don't bump you off and cash in...

That's my missus plan for me when I shunt off to the shed in the sky, sell the collection and go on a curise.  Considering the going rake for Mk5 sleepers and BGMs, it would be a long curise if I was to have an accident atm...