201bhoy Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 Released in December? I would loved that as a Christmas present at the time! Quote
Kirley Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks Dave, looking forward to see what was the last 2 items of 2001 to be released? Quote
Barl Posted September 23, 2012 Posted September 23, 2012 This is the set that got me into Irish railways in the first place. I remember staring at it in the Model Shop on Capel Street and my Dad making my day by buying it for me. I remember the buildings on the box now and regret throwing it out, although I kept the foam from the original. Sorry to make you wince Wrenn but my 219 now runs on a Bachmann 66 chassis and the two (still un-numbered) mk3's are now part of a push-pull set! Thanks for sharing and bringing back memories Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted September 24, 2012 Author Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Barl Dont worry about the box, I think I have it covered! Edited November 24, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
Kirley Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 BarlDont worry about the box, I think I have it covered! Dave, is there any MM models you not have? Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted September 24, 2012 Author Posted September 24, 2012 You couldn’t be more specific?? Cant be any more specific than that! You asked if there were any bits I didnt have I said no Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) December 01 also saw the launch of the IE Train Pack L149437 Contents include 230 River Bandon Mk 3 coaches 7129 & 7151 And Restaurant 7411 Again only 300 made Some poor bastard paid £1200 stg in May 2007 for one of these sets. Edited November 22, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
Guest hidden-agenda Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Some poor bastard paid £1200 stg in May 2007 for one of these sets. And your angry because you missed out on a sale. Quote
FrankS Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Jeez !!! A few customers like that and you could retire, Wrenneire Where are these mugs when you want them Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 Some poor bastard paid £1200 stg in May 2007 for one of these sets. And your angry because you missed out on a sale. I sold it to him Gareth God bless his little socks! Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 Jeez !!! A few customers like that and you could retire, Wrenneire Where are these mugs when you want them It was a crazy time Frank A River Tolka set also made £1300+ and Lima 201's were making £350 - £400 all day long. A River Boyne made £510 (1/09) which is the highest recorded price I have on record And your pound stg was around €1.50 at the time, so it really was mental Boxed restaurant L305340 (7403) went for £611.50 (4/09) Unboxed restaurant made €621 (3/08) NIR Set LT600003 £240 (7/09) Galway set LT600001 £360 (2/09) Mk 111 set L149801-2 £380 (11/08) & £405 (3/09) Madness!!! Quote
Horsetan Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Jeez !!! A few customers like that and you could retire, Wrenneire Where are these mugs when you want them They still frequent eBay. Many of them pay top dollar for sh*te! Quote
Guest hidden-agenda Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 They still frequent eBay. Many of them pay top dollar for sh*te! The silly price days are over gents, you may occasionally get a blip that points to a collector being prepared to pay over the odds (last weeks two cement wagons being an example) but that,s may be some body who thinks they can make money or are building an original collection. The economy has tightened every ones belt and the chances of some one paying the price Dave has got all them years ago are probably very very remote but who knows and as the man in the Chinese take away said we live in interesting times. To look to the future when things pick up and 071s are no longer made and become like the lima 201s i wonder what sort of price they will fetch. I,ve just doubled my Hattons order bound to be a better investment than gold. Quote
Horsetan Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 ..... I,ve just doubled my Hattons order bound to be a better investment than gold. It will be worth more than the stuff NAMA took on Quote
FrankS Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Hidden Agenda said " I,ve just doubled my Hattons order bound to be a better investment than gold. " Sound thinking Hidden Agenda, I've just done the same. Quote
Weshty Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 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 Hi Dave. Don't know how I missed your question. Yes I will be at the MRSI on Saturday and Sunday so it would be A great idea to meet up. Sure doesn't is happen every time anyway? Look forward to seeing you all there and hopefully a few of the newer lads....make sure to bring some of your lovely scratch built jobs. Quote
Kirley Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Cant be any more specific than that!You asked if there were any bits I didnt have I said no It was just my sardonic sense of humour Quote
201bhoy Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Dave, are you selling either of those sets now? Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 Dave, are you selling either of those sets now? PM sent, Vincent Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) The last item issued during December 2001 was the first of the Galway sets L149439 Consisting of 3 Mk 2 coaches, # 5225, 5216, 5235 300 Sets were issued Edited November 24, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted October 9, 2012 Author Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) It was 2 years before the next issue from Murphy Models This was 207 River Boyne in Enterprise livery Ref # LT3OOOO1 And this time 500 models were produced Lima had been interested in the Jouef label and were now the owners of Jouef . The box now carried the new Lima/Jouef label. All Jouef production now moved to Italy. Edited November 24, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
BosKonay Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Still a good looking model even by his new standard! Quote
heirflick Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) agreed there bos, some of the lads are getting rid of the old limas, but i really like them, and they still look good on any layout! Edited October 9, 2012 by heirflick Quote
BosKonay Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Absolutely - I have a collection of originals that will remain in their boxes, but also a small fleet of them touched by the magical service at Graham's respray and weathering service in Port Laois They still have years of service left in them, and look absolutely fine even alongside their newer brothers (altho they dont run as well :) ) Quote
Weshty Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 Yup, the original 201s were a fine model for their time, and to quote Haughey quoting Iago...."have done their state some service" I will always treasure mine. Particularly my Shannon 201 that cost a frakkin' fortune at the height of the insanity! Quote
heirflick Posted October 9, 2012 Posted October 9, 2012 cost a frakkin' fortune at the height of the insanity! guilty as well ! i must be the only lad on here who cursed paddy murphy (bless me Lord for i have sinned!). the day i found out about the new 201s was the same day i had just got back 2 limas from grahams after being resprayed into intercity livery and had sound chips fitted .....could have had a holiday for what i spent:(( if only the wife knew..... Quote
BosKonay Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Ah don't go there heirflick - my lima 201 collection cost me enough for a small new (second hand) car ! I had 'mixed' emotions when Paddy announced the new versions Again, better that she doesnt know! Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Launched at the same time as the River Boyne LT600002 the Mk 3 Executive set 500 sets produced And wrongly described as NIR SET composed by 2 coaches MK111. Coaches numbered 7161 & 7162 Edited November 24, 2017 by WRENNEIRE 1 Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted November 9, 2012 Author Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) Another item issued in Dec 03 was the 3 pack NIR Coach set LT600003 Again 500 sets produced Coach numbers 911, 924 & 933 Edited November 24, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted November 17, 2012 Author Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Last item issued during the Lima/Jouef period LT600001 Galway set 500 produced Coach numbers: 5209, 5232 7 5233 This second set gives the option of 6 different numbered coaches. Edited November 27, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 I always liked those NIR coaches one of my favourite liveries Quote
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