LIMA Murphy Models

[Kirley]

Just shows you how lucky we are today to have main supplers like Murphy Models along with SSM and many other smaller but excellent providers of Irish Models

Edited January 8, 2013 by Kirley

[WRENNEIRE]

Just shows you how luck we are today to have main supplers like Murphy Models along with SSM and many other smaller but excellent providers of Irish Models

 

K

Probably because the Murphy or SSM stuff can be bought cheaper than some of these older LIMA pieces!

[WRENNEIRE]

The next issue from MM are the 141/181 GM Locos

Hailed at the time as one of the outstanding models yet produced by any manufacturer

They were issued in December 2007

500 of each model produced

The first 4 were 141 165 184 & 187

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their first time out of their boxes, just for you guys!!

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE

[RedRich]

I still believe that they set the bar Dave. Even when compared to recent releases. I think this was a time when the hobby really began to take off for Irish modelling. Although I haven't got any but I love the Black and Tan livery on the models.

 

Rich,

[Kirley]

A great leap forward not only for Irish models but a new standard set in the modeling world - well done Mr Murphy, it's quite an achievement.

[Weshty]

It's like being 10 years of age in Noonan's Toystore in Charleville all over again looking at those Lima catalogues. Good vibes man.

 

Still great to see the 141's posted up. They really really set the bar.

[WRENNEIRE]

January 08 saw the next issue of the Baby GM's

143 156 181 & 188

Again 500 of each produced

 

 

 

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE

[Kirley]

Thanks Dave, keep it going

[WRENNEIRE]

Thanks Dave, keep it going

Thanks Dave, thats all I get?

I have had to take these models out of their boxes for you people, even had to tear the protective paper off

some of them. Gimme a break.............

[Broithe]

Our gratitude is boundless.

[Glenderg]

Thank you Dave for taking a model out it's box. We all know how difficult that can be. Even moreso since you keep telling me you're an elderly pensioner now. And the photograph, all the effort getting out you Box Brownie, and developing the film. We are deeply indebted to your efforts. I can't type anymore, the tears cloud my vision...

 

/sarcasm off.

[Kirley]

We all know how much you enjoy it and with only another 6 years to go with Murphy's would you consider doing a run on the MIR range? Lots more boxes to open!

[WRENNEIRE]

Most of my MIR kits are still selotaped in, taking off the protective paper was bad enough but now you wanyt me to cut the tape

Dont think I could handle that K

[Broithe]

You could always use the excuse of not being allowed anything sharp.

[WRENNEIRE]

The next issue from the Murphy stables was in April '08

Again 504 models produced

146 177 183 192

 

 

 

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE

[Weshty]

Thanks Dave, thats all I get?

I have had to take these models out of their boxes for you people, even had to tear the protective paper off

some of them. Gimme a break.............

 

Vielen danke, ausgezeichnet, wunderbar, top hole, great effort, muchacos gracias, , you da man, Большое спасибо!!!

 

(the last one is pronounced Balsho spassEEbah)

 

There, will that do?

[WRENNEIRE]

An ould Gur a Mile would have been grand, Des

[BosKonay]

Go raibh míle míle maith agat - :)

[WRENNEIRE]

September of 2008 saw the next issue from the MM stables

MM1704, pack of Murphy Brother Coal Wagons

# 14, 19 & 22

504 Packs issued

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE

[Kirley]

Thanks Dave, it always surprised me that this was MM’s only venture into freight.

[WRENNEIRE]

K

He did an earlier run of these back in May 2001

Marketed under the "Coal Trader" brand by Bachmann

Running numbers were 29,32, & 33

Main reason with freight is that its a tiny return per item and a huge run is needed to recoup the initial cost

[Kirley]

Went back to your post #62 (July 2012) showing the Bachmann ‘Coal Traders Classics’, did not pickup on that it was marketed as a “Bachmann model”. With only 300 issued I suppose it must now be quite rare set ?

[WRENNEIRE]

Last couple on flea bay made over €120 each, the whole Coal Trader series seem to make a premium

Edited December 6, 2017 by WRENNEIRE

[Glenderg]

Dave, Was the CIE Sundries Van just a weird LIMA model, and do you have one? The yella thing?

[WRENNEIRE]

Have one in O Gauge & N Gauge

I have recently found a pic of the HO one

Go to the end of the page:

The things I do for you Richie

If only you would return the compliment.......

http://mmiwakoh.de/Eigene%20Webs/lima-modellbahn/GB3%20en.htm

[Glenderg]

The things I do for you Richie

 

Eat me biscuits, drink me tea, ask me to turn sow's ars3s into silk purses?

 

If only you would return the compliment.......

 

Hope the kettle is workin up there in Raheny then , will be up to test its output shortly.

 

Back on topic - There is a crappy branded LIMA CIE yellow sundries van that you don't have in 00?

 

with/out a box

 

(Lads, up to the attic and see if ye have a double bogied yellow van about 8 inches long with a CIE roundel on it, ye might be in for a windfall.)

[WRENNEIRE]

Its a HO wagon Richie

Dont have one, would love one

Does luke warm, left over from Christmas lemonade, count as tea?

Kettle in D5 works fine, no ashtrays though

[WRENNEIRE]

It was January of 09 before the next 4 Baby GM's were released:

 

MM0142, MM0161, MM0182 & MM0190

The usual issue of 504 of each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE

[BosKonay]

`Nice

 

Is she a kit (airwolf that is )

[WRENNEIRE]

Sorry Steve

Posted in wrong section

[WRENNEIRE]

In Feb '11 Marks Models commissioned this baby.

MM171

The usual production of 504 was made

 

 

This was followed 2 years later by the 141A Model with the MM nameplate

500 produced

 

Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE

[BosKonay]

Lovely Dave

 

 

Always wondered why the box said 8 dcc

[WRENNEIRE]

Just wondering where to go now troops?

The Cravens , Mk 11's 201'S & 071'S are the next issues but they are still available in some outlets and so should I go through them first or

start doing some of the older Lima/Hornby/jouef stuff from the mid 70' on ?

Answers on a postcard....................

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Could you please continue on from the 141/181's as I think it would be better than jumping back in time. Cravens and Mk2's next please as it would be a nice seen the next release of Mk2's is due shortly

[Tarabuses]

Could you please continue on from the 141/181's as I think it would be better than jumping back in time. Cravens and Mk2's next please as it would be a nice seen the next release of Mk2's is due shortly

 

Yes, that would seem to be the best option.