connollystn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, DJ Dangerous said: .....possible that the lads can't focus on work because they're too distracted and laughing hysterically at this thread, like that Beecham's Hot Lemon cop. My sentiments exactly. I'd say that they've been sitting on that 'major' announcement since January last and they're laughing among themselves as to which one of them will press the send button. In all probability we won't know until about a minute to midnight tomorrow (28th inst). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Not an announcement but we have come into a little stock https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-201-locomotive https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-121-locomotive/availability_in-stock? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/coaches/availability_in-stock? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/wagons/availability_in-stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, BosKonay said: Not an announcement but we have come into a little stock https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-201-locomotive https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/murphy-models-class-121-locomotive/availability_in-stock? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/coaches/availability_in-stock? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/wagons/availability_in-stock? Seriously where does this stuff come from! im sure to a few people this is even better then any new announcement 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Westcorkrailway said: Seriously where does this stuff come from! im sure to a few people this is even better then any new announcement It's called marketing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: Seriously where does this stuff come from! im sure to a few people this is even better then any new announcement In this case, our old UK facility, we cleared out, shifted over a pallet of bits and found stock they'd miscounted Win Win Some nice older wagon stock, previously long sold out too https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/wagons/availability_in-stock?sort_by=created-ascending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, BosKonay said: In this case, our old UK facility, we cleared out, shifted over a pallet of bits and found stock they'd miscounted Win Win Not the news I was expecting but there'll be some people who'll be delighted especially as they're not being sold for the mad prices the you see on a certain auction site. Just one sleep to go.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Amazing news! Those original B&I Liners, CIE Liners, Spoils etc will be great for anybody who missed out first time around. And 036 and the 201's are a gift at those prices, for anybody who's been trying to break into the hobby but has been kept out by loco prices. No pun intended. Fair play for releasing them as you have!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 13 minutes ago, BosKonay said: In this case, our old UK facility, we cleared out, shifted over a pallet of bits and found stock they'd miscounted Win Win Some nice older wagon stock, previously long sold out too https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/wagons/availability_in-stock?sort_by=created-ascending Making room for the stuff on the way/yet to announce Mmmmmh I really want one of those plough vans! But I’ll have to wait this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOGUL Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, BosKonay said: In this case, our old UK facility, we cleared out, shifted over a pallet of bits and found stock they'd miscounted Win Win Some nice older wagon stock, previously long sold out too https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/wagons/availability_in-stock?sort_by=created-ascending Thanks Stephen, just saved 100 on a yellow faced 201.. Just missed out on the full yellow front Enterprise 201 though.. The guy I was in touch with about buying a 201 for €250-€275 is probably wondering what he did wrong right about now! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keitheg6 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Bargains, now a vegetarian for the week 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Maybe we should have eBay'd them for 300 quid! lol Nah, thats not us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Couldn't resist 203 in original livery for renumbering to the class leader which I only have with the full yellow ends (which are not really right for 1995). Bargain given what they go for these days. Cheers lads, from a happy vulture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOGUL Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, BosKonay said: Maybe we should have eBay'd them for 300 quid! lol Nah, thats not us No, your style is more, release at a fair price, flood the market, instant drop in 2nd hand values! Fair play again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Don't forget to redeem those loyalty points, and grab some nice matching Mark 2's to run with those 201's https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/mark-2-coaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Fantastic stuff. Been out of the hobby for years and missed out on these! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/locomotives/availability_in-stock? A handful of 121 and an A too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meathdane Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Managed to grab 210, 203 and a cement bubbles pack. Nice one lads! And fair play to you for not inflating the prices! Edited February 27, 2023 by meathdane Wrong number 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 dayum this stuff always appears right as ive spent my money on other train things...... yiz have me tempted to call a hunger strike for the week now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Took the opportunity to get 210 and some Irish buffer stops. Grand value for 210, saw her looking quite sorry for herself at Inchicore after I'd taken the wrong train from Drumcondra... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrman Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just picked up 203. A 201 for €150? Yes please. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BosKonay said: Don't forget to redeem those loyalty points, and grab some nice matching Mark 2's to run with those 201's https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/mark-2-coaches Speaking of Mk2's to run behind the blue crew, any news there? Edited February 27, 2023 by DJ Dangerous Spelling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B141 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Very glad to have gotten plough van 24852 (the one at Downpatrick), will look great behind the G class you’re surely about to announce Edited February 27, 2023 by B141 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 21 minutes ago, B141 said: Very glad to have gotten plough van 24852 (the one at Downpatrick), will look great behind the G class you’re surely about to announce I think it will be another while before we get a G class (though it hasn’t been ruled out). Perhaps keeping an eye for for a silverfox one would be ideal….the silverfox ones are not even that bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 25 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: I think it will be another while before we get a G class (though it hasn’t been ruled out). Perhaps keeping an eye for for a silverfox one would be ideal….the silverfox ones are not even that bad! However, almost without a single exception, the liveries they come in are wrong either in substantial detail, or in their entirety (e.g. a green G611 class. (The green livery on G611 at DCDR is entirely wrong in all aspects, yet many modellers have imitated this). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 27 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: I think it will be another while before we get a G class (though it hasn’t been ruled out). Perhaps keeping an eye for for a silverfox one would be ideal….the silverfox ones are not even that bad! Speaking of..... https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/model-railways/29478997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Wonder if the major announcement will be made just before the guys head off at 17:00? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Two distinct possibilities. The first and most obvious is: The second is that "IN" The next month meant inside the next typical calendar month of 30 / 31 days. Also possible that the lads can't focus on work because they're too distracted and laughing hysterically at this thread, like that Beecham's Hot Lemon cop. "This year's first major IRM announcement is in the next month. " Certainly carefully worded, perfectly ambiguous as to its exact meaning and has certainly drummed up plenty of hype... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, connollystn said: Wonder if the major announcement will be made just before the guys head off at 17:00? LOL, 1700h hometime ended thirty years ago. Nowadays we work 24/7, retire at 68, enjoy our trains for a year or two, then die from burnout after working too much for too long. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: Speaking of..... https://touch.adverts.ie/toy-cars-trains-boats-planes/model-railways/29478997 Very coincidental! Haven’t seen one of these pop up in a while. Perfect example of what @jhb171achill was on about. I’d convert it to G613 in black alla the DCDR as it’s easy enough to do. Infact you could ask silverfox for some the decals for that particular one I’d probobly also try for a lower price. Maybe 70-80 quid? Edited February 27, 2023 by Westcorkrailway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: Very coincidental! Haven’t seen one of these pop up in a while. Perfect example of what @jhb171achill was on about. I’d convert it to G613 in black alla the DCDR as it’s easy enough to do. Infact you could ask silverfox for some the decals You're better getting the decals from Railtec - Silverfox invariably use whote decals on CIE green - which is wrong. For those interested, the livery of that advertised model is wrong in 101% of its ways: 1. Wrong green. Silverfox tend to use a UTA-type green or a pre-1955 darker CIE green for diesel locos and coaches likely to be painted after that date. 2. Black roof. Correct for carriages and railcars, but not "G" class locos. 3. Black chassis: wrong for a green "G". 4. Markings: NO "G", in any livery, ever carried any flying snail logo anywhere. The only three "G"s ever to be green were G601-3, and they were green all over - roof, chassis, the lot; and with a large number on the cabside and end. No "snail". The type of "G" that Silverfox offer was ONLY ever either black & white, or black, tan and white. Never anything else. Only the early trio (delivered in silver) became green, and then black. And they weren't vac fitted, so can only be used for shunting. They never went near Foynes, or Loughrea, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 31 minutes ago, DJ Dangerous said: LOL, 1700h hometime ended thirty years ago. Nowadays we work 24/7, retire at 68, enjoy our trains for a year or two, then die from burnout after working too much for too long. I hear that some guys on here work unsociable hours, IRM's next major announcement could happen in the middle of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 With such unsociable reply hours one might speculate that some of the team may be in a far away land recording the sound of a crossley engine for their next sound release..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Trying to keep calm until tomorrow’, so I’ve taken myself to Thuringen to forget about IRM announcements! I’ll be behind a 2-8-2 when the Balloon goes up! Hope they announce everything on the suggestions listed in the previous 7 pages of this thread. Greetings from Meiningen. Leslie Edited February 27, 2023 by leslie10646 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Have I missed something.... is there an IRM announcement due tomorrow? (Honest question btw!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B141 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: Have I missed something.... is there an IRM announcement due tomorrow? (Honest question btw!) IRM have said that there’s an announcement in February, but they didn’t say *which* February… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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