Tarabuses Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Fantastic history lesson Dave, very well done, keep the info coming, wonder if you know anything about the Model Railway shop that was in Phibsboro many years ago,Paul That's the shop that was on Monk Place. It was always worth a visit and opened on Sunday mornings, which was useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 That's the shop that was on Monk Place. It was always worth a visit and opened on Sunday mornings, which was useful. Different place, so... just remembered Leinster Models were on Leinster Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 That's the place, Monk Place, shop closed down suddenly one Sunday never to open again, owner was a bit strange, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thats a story for a new thread The shop was in Monk Place and the idea of the MRSI was created there after many long nights talking trains! Both of the McGowan brothers are still alive to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thats a story for a new thread The shop was in Monk Place and the idea of the MRSI was created there after many long nights talking trains! Both of the McGowan brothers are still alive to this day. A thread on all the old shops around the country would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Knock yourself out Fran This one has me head melted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankS Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I was in Leinster Models in summer of 1968. I bought a s/h assembled K's whitemetal brakevan in grey with CIE Flying Snail. They produced a range of O scale British outline locos, Black 5 and suchlike, and advertised in the Railway Modeller. A tiny little shop with very little for sale, being run by a fairly elderly lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) October 2001 was the release date for the next 3 201's L205022 NIR 208 L205023 NIR 209 Also L205159 216 "River Dodder" Again 300 of each produced. Edited November 22, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Dave-you are outstanding in your own field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thanks again Dave for your latest instalment. Could I suggest when you complete your saga it is entered in the Resource Section without all the comments for easy reference. You are chronicling a major part of Irish Modelling history and it deserves a special place on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) The plan would be to amalgamate the data here with that already contributed by Dave and others at http://www.irishrailmodels.com Edited August 27, 2012 by WRENNEIRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Dave the amount of hard work and effort you have put into this, and the willingness to share it is has been well worth it. It takes a lot of time to research, photograph, and type everything for the thread and you're doing it with such enjoyment also. Brilliant stuff, well done. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) In November 01 Murphy Models commissioned an "O" Gauge Maunsell K1 2-6-0 "Woolwich" from Bassett- Lowke , now under the onership of Corgi Models Reference number is BL99005 The loco was turned out in C.I.E. Gren livery and a limited edition of 50 were ordered When the 50 arrived one was found to be a Schools Class , but packaged in the MM box Packaging with outer sleeve Hard to see in this light but the plaque shows the individual issue number of the loco, in this case #28 Edited November 23, 2017 by WRENNEIRE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Just when you think you've seen it all you pull another one out of the bag Dave. I never new Paddy dipped his toe into the 7mm end of things. Keep them coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Anto Dont know if I mentioned it before but I was the treasurer in our Works social club Just before I retired I spotted this and snapped it up When I was asked what I would like for my presentation I handed over the loco. wrapped in lovely wrapping paper and also an invoice for the amount I paid I tried to look surprised at the "do" but it was impossible to keep the smile off my face!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Lovely piece of kit Dave and very unusual history behind it like others i had no idea PM had an O gauge under his belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Dave I remember seeing one in the model shop window in Capel Street many years ago. I seem to remeber PM having the 00 version at a SDMRC exhibition in Blackrock the year he had them produced. I think Marks Models had one displayed in the window in Hawkins Street also. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Dave, you bought your own retirement present, then gave them the bill? Feck I've heard of caveat emptor etc. But there's no Latin to describe that craic! No wonder there was a smile on your face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Just on the Latin thing Richie My favourite Latin phrase from work was Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt (When catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults) I can just imaging the streets of Dublin full of catapults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I can just imaging the streets of Dublin full of catapults This would be the result - Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam - I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 It'll end in screams... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Good God, I expected that to end a lot lot worse. Phew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Get down to the hurling field - just remember to take the crossbar down... Back from your hols? There's work to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Good God, I expected that to end a lot lot worse. Phew. Des Just wondering if you are attending the 3 day MRSI show in October? Your table would make a great spot for IRM members to hook up and introduce themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 With avatar badges.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 This would be the result - Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam - I have a catapult. Give me all the money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head I thought you Limerick guys liked your knives not catapults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 With avatar badges.. and mother-in-laws if looking for living proof of hell on earth!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 DesJust wondering if you are attending the 3 day MRSI show in October? Your table would make a great spot for IRM members to hook up and introduce themselves Not the pub, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Not the pub, then? Hook up at Des's and then march to the pub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hook up at Des's and then march to the pub Sounds like a plan. (Apologies for dragging the thread off topic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I thought you Limerick guys liked your knives not catapults We'll happily upgrade to whatever weaponry is current. Fashion is fleeting but style is forever - old shannonside motto, kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Another thought if it suits anyone On Saturday evening of the show there is a dinner for the show in The Marine Hotel, Sutton Dont have a list of attendees to hand but we could put an IRM table together if there is a demand? 3 course for €35, cant be bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) A starter train set was one of the final items to issue during Murphy Models best period for new outline models This set was the 15th of 17 new items issued during 2001, and was released in December Its the River Tolka set with 2 x unnumbered Mk 3 coaches L105500XO5 Only 300 issued, and because there is a cut out building on the rear of the box it makes a boxed example of this set a little rarer than the rest. Edited November 22, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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