Dublin Show 2023 - 28-30th Oct 2023 With An Action Packed IRM Stand

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

The biggest event on the Irish model railway calendar is just over 4 weeks away as South Dublin Model Railway Club host us for the annual three day Dublin show at Blackrock College.

We are delighted to sponsor this event and support our clubs, and will have an action packed stand this year full of delights and treats. These include:

1. Production samples of our new NIR Enterprise coaches (which are due in stock around this time!)
2. FIRST tooling sample of our 22000 ICRs (spoiler alert, it looks AMAZING!)
3. FIRST tooling sample of our Park Royal Coaches (also looks splendid)
4. An all new tooling announcement (perhaps even 2!)

We will also of course have stock for sale including wagons and buses, and some highlights from our sister brand Accurascale UK for all you British outline lovers. 

Excited? We are! Make sure you drop by and see us there!

Feel free to wildly speculate too.

Cheers!

Fran 

[Patrick Davey]

If neither of the new tooling announcements is the long-awaited steam one, I shall be travelling home via the Samaritans in Dublin.  Unless the number 80 is mentioned.

[dave182]

20'/22' flat wagons for me please!!

[Westcorkrailway]

As we had the decorated samples for hattons Irish offerings. A certain deisal locomotive that hauled them along with the NIR mk2s comes to mind…one where a lot of the work has been done already with the A class

 

alas a much more conservetive guess would be something like…timber wagons or amonia wagons 

[Bob229]

Irish Steam engine

Pallet cement wagons

MK4 IR coaches and DVT ( I get my coat )

[Flying Snail]

Obviously my WCIR carriage triple pack prediction from last year remains a strong contender, but I'll also add a Ruston 88DS in O scale (one eye on Accurascale here, despite the recent launch of a OO one by a rival manufacturer). 

 

.... ammonia wagons would be nice too though, and probably have much shorter odds 

[DJ Dangerous]

Project 47!!!!!

And green Dublin buses!

And a B&I ferry, sure why not?

[Railway Lyons]

It has to be something I have on my projects bench. Lads have done it on last 3 or 4 announcements, so wouldn't be surprised if they do it again. 

Eagerly waiting to see what it is either way.

[Broithe]

6 minutes ago, Railway Lyons said:

It has to be something I have on my projects bench. Lads have done it on last 3 or 4 announcements, so wouldn't be surprised if they do it again. 

Eagerly waiting to see what it is either way.

Put a bit of tape over the lenses of any cameras you have - remote activation is often easy...

[Westcorkrailway]

1 hour ago, Railway Lyons said:

It has to be something I have on my projects bench. Lads have done it on last 3 or 4 announcements, so wouldn't be surprised if they do it again. 

Eagerly waiting to see what it is either way.

What are your projects at the moment

7 hours ago, Flying Snail said:

but I'll also add a Ruston 88DS in O scale (one eye on Accurascale here, despite the recent launch of a OO one by a rival manufacturer). 

 

.... ammonia wagons would be nice too though, and probably have much shorter odds 

That certain other manufacturer announced them years ago and has not released them since

 

 Expected release winter of 2023 or early 2024….half tempted to pre order one but makes no sense considering I want to repaint it 

 

 

[Railway Lyons]

32 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said:

What are your projects at the moment

That certain other manufacturer announced them years ago and has not released them since

 

 Expected release winter of 2023 or early 2024….half tempted to pre order one but makes no sense considering I want to repaint it 

 

 

I couldn't possibly say, where would be the surprise, and it might sway the IRM guys......

Let's just say, there is some steam, some diesel, some wagons, and maybe an innovative idea or two!

You will just have to keeps eyes on the workbench thread.

[MOGUL]

Can't make it this year, as I have my own newly tooled arrival due early in October.. First show since IRM was a thing(that one was fun!) that I will miss but can't be helped! I'm sure there will be regular updates on here to keep me in the loop!

 

[Broithe]

22 minutes ago, MOGUL said:

Can't make it this year, as I have my own newly tooled arrival due early in October.. First show since IRM was a thing(that one was fun!) that I will miss but can't be helped! I'm sure there will be regular updates on here to keep me in the loop!

 

I hope the unboxing goes well.

[Patrick Davey]

35 minutes ago, MOGUL said:

Can't make it this year, as I have my own newly tooled arrival due early in October.. First show since IRM was a thing(that one was fun!) that I will miss but can't be helped! I'm sure there will be regular updates on here to keep me in the loop!

 

Hopefully not a multipack........

[Jack_Dunboyne]

I'm happy to confirm that during the show I will  display my PKP layout. FREMO, h0 scale. Almost 75 feets in length. 

[Flying Snail]

1 hour ago, Jack_Dunboyne said:

I'm happy to confirm that during the show I will  display my PKP layout. FREMO, h0 scale. Almost 75 feets in length. 

Looking forward to that - I think modular layouts very interesting. I enjoy the T-Track displays in N scale (hope to see them back again this year too), so seeing another take on modular in a bigger scale will be great. FREMO seems highly configurable too.

[Jack_Dunboyne]

I know that my layout it a few year project but I hope to present it every year from time now to show the progress. I hope we will be able to create a FREMO community similar to the one from Poland, Czech or Germany (yep, I know, it will take a decade or two :)) 

[MikeO]

N scale T trak will be at the show this year. We are in the same room as MERG. I believe that the Erne Model Railway Club will also have an N scale modular layout.

 

MikeO

[leslie10646]

All being well, I'll be there, with one or two new wagons, already announced. Please light candles, etc on 12th and 14th when they are on the factory worksheet!

I'm just off the phone to Michael Rayner, aka "My Man". The very bad news is that he is retiring. As an Octagenarian, I can't blame him! (A couple of weeks in hospital haven't helped either).

Theoretically, I will still be able to get my kits made through the new Smallbrook owner, but maybe it's time to retire myself?

I have been building up stock, ready for Blackrock, but some kits will be in limited supply so if you have specific needs, now's the time to have me reserve them.

As usual, either PM me, or send an e-mail to me.

Like Patrick, if the Steam announcement isn't made in October, I'll get very upset, maybe not to the extent of needing the Samaritans! At my age, pre-ordering stuff is a risk!

PS Good luck with your "New Arrival", Mr Mogul.

[DartStation]

Morning all,

Here is a list of Exhibitors and Trade  stands attending our show this year in Blackrock College 28th,29th & 30th of October,  Sponsored by Irish Railway Models.   

 

List of Exhibitors at 28 – 30 October, 2023 SDMRC Exhibition – Blackrock College

Exhibitors

1. South Dublin Model Railway Club - ‘Kildare Town’ - OO scale Irish Layout

2. North Down Model Railway Society - ‘Molesworth’ - OO scale Layout

3. Dave Wynne - ‘A Glimpse of Austria’- HO scale Layout

4. Robert Chester – BR Diesel Depot - OO scale Layout

5. Irish Railway Record Society – Photographic Display

6. Mark Adamson - N scale European Layout

7. Ulster Model Railway Club – ‘Galloway Road’ - OO scale Scottish Layout

8. Nicky Cox – Dioramas of Irish themed Railway settings

9. Adam Berry – OO scale Layout

10. Wayne Thomas – Irish OO scale Layout

11. John Dooley – OO scale Layout

12. Adrian Jackson – Ado's Model Buses 

13. Xenofon Chatzidimitriou – Diorama of scratch built 1/24 scale Lisbon Tram

14. Derek Farrelly & Jim Poots – Model Buses, kits and paints 

15. John Keenan – Model Buses display

16. David Rowe – Model Buses display and sales 

17. Railway Preservation Society – Promotional Display

18. Wexford Model Railway Club – ‘Scullt’s Dock’ – OO scale Irish Layout

19. Model Railway Society of Ireland – ‘Ardmore’ O gauge layout

20. T-Trak – Large Modular N scale Layout

21. MERG – Developers of Electronic control devices for Railway modellers

22. Herbert Alexander – ‘Over The Hill’ – Compact OO scale Layout

23. O’Dunlaing Family – Large LEGO display

24. Dave Bolger – Dublin Model Car Club Display of RC racers

25. International Plastic Modellers Society – Display of their models

26. Bill Garrioch – ‘Carrickfinn’ - OO9 scale Donegal Layout

27. FREMO – Large Modular HO scale Polish Layout 

28. Dougal McFarlane – ‘Morceaux’ – HO European Tram Layout

29. South Dublin Model Railway Club – ‘Belle Eclaire’ HO scale French/European Layout

30. South Dublin Model Railway Club – ‘Mittenwald’ Small HO scale European Layout

31. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – Sales to generate funds to Irish Guide Dogs 

Trade stands

32. Des McGlynn – Models and Book sales

33. ‘Times Past’ – Model Railway Supplies

34. Mark’s Models – Everything for the hobbyist.

35. Murphy Models – Latest OO Irish release updates  

36. Provincial Wagons Sales/ Richard McLachlan brass kit building demos 

37. Dave Linfield – Model Railway Baseboards and Sales  

38. Brian Collins Enterprises & Martin O’Hanlon – Sales

39. Chris Dyer – OO Scale Irish Model Sales

40. Una O’Grady – Everything for Dolls Houses

41. Tailte Tours – Railway tours in Ireland 

42, Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - promoting and supporting railway preservation in Ireland 

43. Downpatrick and County Down Railways 

44. Irish Railway Models – The Latest in Irish (and UK) Quality Railway Models

45. Margaret Byrne – ‘Top Choice’ Embroidery sales

46. Peter Williams & Friends – Promoting Cavan & Leitrim Railway

47. Joe Barlow – Model Railway and Scenic Supplies

48. Gerry Murray – Modelling Supplies

49. Ed O'Neill - Irish Retro Poster sales

50. Gabor Evenich – G Scale Models – Modelling Supplies

Note: list may change without notice but these are the confirmed attendees at present.

 

Edited October 6, 2023 by DartStation

[leslie10646]

As well as selling my kits and RTR wagons, I will be selling the Modern Image, unused, collection of our late friend Steve Rafferty (aka "Lamberg Man"). I'll produce a list later this week which includes locos, Cravens and bubbles.

I'll also have the superb BOOKS on Irish Narrow Gauge, as published by Lightmoor Press, includng the new Traleee and Dingle book at a Show Price of €60 (RRP £60 sterling).

Edited October 3, 2023 by leslie10646

[Westcorkrailway]

15 minutes ago, leslie10646 said:

As well as selling my kits and RTR wagons, I will be selling the Modern Image, unused, collection of our late friend Steve Rafferty (aka "Lamberg Man"). PM me for a list which includes locos, Cravens and bubbles.

I'll also have the superb BOOKS on Irish Narrow Gauge, as published by Lightmoor Press, includng the new Traleee and Dingle book at a Show Price of €60 (RRP £60 sterling).

What RTR will you have?

16 minutes ago, leslie10646 said:

As well as selling my kits and RTR wagons, I will be selling the Modern Image, unused, collection of our late friend Steve Rafferty (aka "Lamberg Man"). PM me for a list which includes locos, Cravens and bubbles.

I'll also have the superb BOOKS on Irish Narrow Gauge, as published by Lightmoor Press, includng the new Traleee and Dingle book at a Show Price of €60 (RRP £60 sterling).

is there works on the dart line that weekend? 
 

 

[leslie10646]

A green A Class, a grey 121, two BnT 141s, five Cravens and three sets of grey bubbles. I need to get the numbers of each to produce a list and they're not with me at present.

[Railway Lyons]

1 hour ago, Westcorkrailway said:

What RTR will you have?

is there works on the dart line that weekend? 
 

 

Don't see anything yet for bank holiday weekend. Only for 7th-8th for now. 

 

Edited October 3, 2023 by Railway Lyons

[Niles]

Connolly-Drogheda is scheduled to be closed it would seem

https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/news/irishrail-engineering-works (handy link for checking ahead).

[GSWR 90]

5 hours ago, DartStation said:

Morning all,

Here is a list of Exhibitors and Trade  stands attending our show this year in Blackrock College 28th,29th & 30th of October,  Sponsored by Irish Railway Models.   

 

List of Exhibitors at 28 – 30 October, 2023 SDMRC Exhibition – Blackrock College

Exhibitors

1. South Dublin Model Railway Club - ‘Kildare Town’ - OO scale Irish Layout

2. North Down Model Railway Society - ‘Molesworth’ - OO scale Layout

3. Dave Wynne - ‘A Glimpse of Austria’- HO scale Layout

4. Robert Chester – BR Diesel Depot - OO scale Layout

5. Irish Railway Record Society – Photographic Display

6. Mark Adamson - N scale European Layout

7. Ulster Model Railway Club – ‘Galloway Road’ - OO scale Scottish Layout

8. Nicky Cox – Dioramas of Irish themed Railway settings

9. Adam Berry – OO scale Layout

10. Wayne Thomas – Irish OO scale Layout

11. John Dooley – OO scale Layout

12. Adrian Jackson – Ado's Model Buses 

13. Xenofon Chatzidimitriou – Diorama of scratch built 1/24 scale Lisbon Tram

14. Derek Farrelly & Jim Poots – Model Buses, kits and paints 

15. John Keenan – Model Buses display

16. David Rowe – Model Buses display and sales 

17. Railway Preservation Society – Promotional Display

18. Wexford Model Railway Club – ‘Scullt’s Dock’ – OO scale Irish Layout

19. Model Railway Society of Ireland – ‘Ardmore’ O gauge layout

20. T-Trak – Large Modular N scale Layout

21. MERG – Developers of Electronic control devices for Railway modellers

22. Herbert Alexander – ‘Over The Hill’ – Compact OO scale Layout

23. O’Dunlaing Family – Large LEGO display

24. Dave Bolger – Dublin Model Car Club Display of RC racers

25. International Plastic Modellers Society – Display of their models

26. Bill Garrioch – ‘Carrickfinn’ - OO9 scale Donegal Layout

27. FREMO – Large Modular HO scale Polish Layout 

28. Dougal McFarlane – ‘Morceaux’ – HO European Tram Layout

29. South Dublin Model Railway Club – ‘Belle Eclaire’ HO scale French/European Layout

30. South Dublin Model Railway Club – ‘Mittenwald’ Small HO scale European Layout

31. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – Sales to generate funds to Irish Guide Dogs 

Trade stands

32. Des McGlynn – Models and Book sales

33. ‘Times Past’ – Model Railway Supplies

34. Mark’s Models – Everything for the hobbyist.

35. Murphy Models – Latest OO Irish release updates  

36. Provincial Wagons Sales/ Richard McLachlan brass kit building demos 

37. Dave Linfield – Model Railway Baseboards and Sales  

38. Brian Collins Enterprises & Martin O’Hanlon – Sales

39. Chris Dyer – OO Scale Irish Model Sales

40. Una O’Grady – Everything for Dolls Houses

41. Tailte Tours – Railway tours in Ireland 

42, Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - promoting and supporting railway preservation in Ireland 

42. Irish Railway Models – The Latest in Irish (and UK) Quality Railway Models

43. Margaret Byrne – ‘Top Choice’ Embroidery sales

44. Peter Williams & Friends – Promoting Cavan & Leitrim Railway

45. Joe Barlow – Model Railway and Scenic Supplies

46. Gerry Murray – Modelling Supplies

47. Ed O'Neill - Irish Retro Poster sales

48. Gabor Evenich – G Scale Models – Modelling Supplies

Note: list may change without notice but these are the confirmed attendees at present.

 

Gentle reminder that the Downpatrick & County Down Railway will have a stand as well!

[airfixfan]

1 hour ago, Niles said:

Connolly-Drogheda is scheduled to be closed it would seem

https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/news/irishrail-engineering-works (handy link for checking ahead).

Only on the Sunday but the new Dublin Express bus service is very good and drops you at Tara Street!

[DartStation]

48 minutes ago, GSWR 90 said:

Gentle reminder that the Downpatrick & County Down Railway will have a stand as well!

now sorted - on our list - apologies for missing you off our list- we has space earmarked its just the floor plan that needed updating  - see my original list from this morning.