Warbonnet Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 The nicest livery on the nicest Irish RTR coach. It would be great if PM did some more running numbers to go with these or even better some Park Royals! 1 Quote
BosKonay Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 Best coaches ever made (tho I am partial to the new MK2's ) I wonder will we see more numbers, tho not like Paddy hasn't his hands full! Quote
Broithe Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 My favourite coach! Same here. The top one, in particular, really is first class. Quote
BosKonay Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 Same here. The top one, in particular, really is first class. Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted May 3, 2013 Author Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted May 11, 2013 Author Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) It was March 2011 before the next release from Murphy Models hit the shelves 5 Mk 2 coaches, but more importantly we were getting true models of Irish EGV's & Restaurants unlike the previously issued Mk 3 Restaurant Again, some of my favorite coaches MM5401, Black roofed Restaurant MM5407, Orange roofed Restaurant MM5602, Black roofed EGV MM5609, Orange roofed EGV MM5236 Orange roofed Standard Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted May 27, 2013 Author Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) July 2011 Launch of the eagerly awaited new 201 models 504 of each produced River Shannon River Lagan Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
Weshty Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Lordy but I do love those MM 201s so I do..... Correction. All those Mk IIs look amazing. The problem was so much good stuff brought out so closely, it didn't give us time to appreciate how DAMN good it all really is. Need to sit down now. Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 1, 2013 Author Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) August 2011 New Inter City liveried 201's 504 of each issued Stunning locos MM0222 Dargle MMO229 Maine Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) 4 months later we saw MM0220 River Blackwater hit the shelves The usual 504 units produced Still a few knocking around for sale Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
Riversuir226 Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 220 is the best of the 201 releases so far, definetly the pride of my little 201 fleet;) Quote
RedRich Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 220 is the best of the 201 releases so far, definetly the pride of my little 201 fleet;) Me too Tom. It was always my favourite prototype loco from the class, I just love that livery on the models also. I think young Vincent would echo our sentiments. Rich, Quote
Weshty Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 The Intercities do it for me. That multiple shade of green, grey and silver was a divil to paint. So to get a new model design, central can, flywheel, dcc, louspekare, uberfine detailing and scalpel fine paint job all rolled up for less than 200 squid? Heaven. Quote
Riversuir226 Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 The Intercities do it for me. That multiple shade of green, grey and silver was a divil to paint. So to get a new model design, central can, flywheel, dcc, louspekare, uberfine detailing and scalpel fine paint job all rolled up for less than 200 squid? Heaven. Even better when they had proper munster river names on them like River Suir and Anner, thanks to your decal packs:cheers: Quote
201bhoy Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Me too Tom. It was always my favourite prototype loco from the class, I just love that livery on the models also. I think young Vincent would echo our sentiments. Rich, Yes I do! Favourite loco of the fleet by far! Quote
Tarabuses Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 It is an interesting concept, favourite loco, but what makes a particular member of a class stand out? Quote
RedRich Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 It is an interesting concept, favourite loco, but what makes a particular member of a class stand out? Some people can have a personal attachment to a certain loco for a number of reasons. 220 was the first of the class that I saw up close and I had a good walk around it. I also had a cab pass and travelled to Heuston in her. The driver let her stretch her legs in the Curragh and it is a completely different experience having a view from inside the cab then it is to sitting in a coach. I'll never forget it and that's why I have a fondness for her. Rich, Quote
Weshty Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Even better when they had proper munster river names on them like River Suir and Anner, thanks to your decal packs:cheers: Shucks! Much appreciated. Any emoticon there for taking a humble bow? Quote
Robert Davies Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 It is an interesting concept, favourite loco, but what makes a particular member of a class stand out? From a modeller's perspective - not that modellers need much excuse anyhow - 220 out of all the releases covers the widest possible time period, with it's unplated steps and being one of the last into 'Intercity' livery. It also runs (ran?) without a silencer for a fair while making a very pleasant thunder.... Quote
heirflick Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Shucks! Much appreciated. Any emoticon there for taking a humble bow? this will have to do........ Quote
201bhoy Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Great points from Rich and Rob. It was the first "loco" I'd travelled behind, after the 80s and the Castle Class. I travelled behind it and the mk2s to Dublin on a Sunday enterprise service, and then much later on I travelled behind it and the mk3s to Galway. It was also quite a frequent runner up to Adelaide yard with the Derry-Waterford timber, so I saw quite a bit of it. Quote
Riversuir226 Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) I regularally saw her over the years and she always seemed to be one that stood out in terms of sound. When she was announced by P Murphy she was top of my list to get, bought 2 in the end. All my 201's are Munster/ leinster river names just waiting on 230 to complete my fleet. 201,202,204,205,209,212,215,220,223,226 and please please:praying: Mr Murphy may i have River Bandon Edited June 12, 2013 by Riversuir226 Quote
Railer Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 Of the 201 class I have 4 favourites all for different reasons. 220 and 227 are may top two then 223 and 207. My River Blackwater is the pride of my 201s. I plan on getting another 220 to turn into 227, another for 223 and when 230 is released, one to become 207 maybe with the yellow face. Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 18, 2013 Author Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Feb of 2012 gave us another 2 x 201's Rumour has it that PMurphy looked for an NIR and Original Enterprise issue but that the 2 Orange one were shipped instead I will clear this up in the next couple of weeks hopefully However 504 of each hit our shores. MM0203 Corrib Original face MM0210 Erne Full yellow face Significant for the week that's in it with the G8 talks in Enniskillen Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 25, 2013 Author Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) So November 2012 saw the long awaited release of the 071's 3 models released and surprise surprise 504 of each produced MM0071 MM0082 MM0112 Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
RedRich Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 Gotta say that I love 112. I wasn't ever fully taken by the freight livery on the prototype but I love it on the models. Rich, Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted July 5, 2013 Author Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) March 2013 5 new 071 models released IR IE & Supertrain liveried. 504 of each produced MM0073 IR Weathered MM0078 IE Small logo MM0080 IR Livery MM0086 CIE Supertrain MM0088 CIE Supertrain, Original Delivered Livery Edited November 25, 2017 by WRENNEIRE Quote
Kirley Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 I must admit I’m feeling sad at the thought of this thread coming to an end. Many thanks Dave for keeping this going, I’m sure it got a bit tedious at times setting up another picture shoot but well worth it for us. Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted July 6, 2013 Author Posted July 6, 2013 Kiaran Worth it for me too, loved every minute of it Opening some of the box's for the first time though was tough Have to see what we can follow up with Any ideas? Quote
John-r Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 Hi wrenneire , always looked forward to what the next photos and comments were going to be , as I missed a lot of the first murphy models first time around .thoughtly enjoyed this thread, invaluable to collectors and hobbyists. Thank you. Quote
Kirley Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 KiaranWorth it for me too, loved every minute of it Opening some of the box's for the first time though was tough Have to see what we can follow up with Any ideas? That’s easy, Hornby, SSM, MTK, Q Kits, Worsley Works, Model Irish Railways, Provincial Wagons, in fact just look in your ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of Irish related items and the answer is in front of you. You could always ask for pictures of made up kits from members rather than just showing unmade kits. Thanks again. Quote
heirflick Posted July 6, 2013 Posted July 6, 2013 thanks wrenn, a great thread...enjoyed the lot! 1 Quote
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