IRM is 10 This Weekend - Come See Us Where It All Began With SDMRC

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

As the village elders of this forum and the hobby may know, it's 10 years ago this very weekend since IRM first broke cover at the South Dublin Model Railway Show at Blackrock College. We were buoyed with a dream; to bring a detailed, accurate and Irish specific model railway wagon to market as good as any other Ready-to-Run manufacturer anywhere in the world could muster. 

We set out and dared to dream, with some banners and leaflets and a spot at the show very kindly provided to us at the last minute by @DartStation at the SDMRC Blackrock show.

Soon our humble CIE ballast wagon was born, and with the support of many of you on this forum and beyond, IRM snowballed from a little acorn to a company with 20 full time employees today. 

We've come a long way, and that's thanks to your support and custom for our efforts. We've produced a multitude of wagons, coaches, locomotives and accessories in that 10 years, and there is more to come.

Earlier this year, we said we would mark our 10 years with a very special announcement. We held a special evening at the Fry Model Railway in Malahide, where the first sample of our 800 class was unveiled. 

So, what else have we got planned to mark this milestone this weekend?

Well, we have a new announcement on Thursday that will not be a surprise to many of you (and compliments our range quite well) at 11am, with samples available to view at the show this weekend.

On Saturday morning as the doors open at the show, we will unveil another small new announcement, something very limited and very special indeed. Again, you will be able to see it in the flesh at the show.

Dying to see our new Palvans, bubbles and unfitted H Vans? They will be there, along with decorated Hunslet locos, which are almost finished production at the factory.

"But what about the 800s?" Well, if you come to the show you will see the first couple of decorated samples. They arrive on Thursday being specially completed for the show this weekend, so we wont have time to photograph them before the show to share online. Sorry.

"Hold on, what about the Park Royals?" See the latest samples in the flesh as production motors on and is due to be stock in the new year.

"Right, fine. But come on, what about these ICRs? It's taking forever." Yes, you have a point there. However, after much hard work behind the scenes, on the one project that techno wizards and lord of the DCC world ESU  have said "is the most complex model we have ever worked on" a working sample will be on show too with a full update provided. It has more light shows than Las Vegas, and all off one decoder. It's rather special....

So, there will be lots to see and catch up on as we push on with providing the Irish outline model railway world with the latest and best models we can possibly produce, and are the envy of any market across the world. 

We can't wait to see you this weekend, please stop by and say hi. We won't be taking your money though, as we will no longer be retailing at shows. We will be there just to chat, answer your questions and shoot the breeze. Marks and Dave Bracken will have everything IRM you need on their stands if you have a few quid to spend.

See you there!

[DJ Dangerous]

Wow, ten years!

Congratulations all around!

I remember, vaguely, the A Class being announced. I’d been suspicious of the Ballast Wagons - if something seems too good to be true…..

And I missed out, so decided to take the plunge and pre-order an A Class or two.

[Tractionman]

Great stuff, happy birthday! 

Intriguing, two new somethings  I'll be watching with interest 

cheers,

Keith

[Bob229]

Happy Bithday looking forward to the party 

Great achievement from a small start to bringing to market many fantastic models ballast wagons,bubbles,ferts, A Class, MK 2 coaches, Class 37, Deltic raising the standard and challenging the market leaders

Looking forward to the 800s and ICRs 

Well done IRM

[Merlin 85]

@Warbonnet Hi Fran, I just wondering is there any possibility of seeing an 800 model running at the show for people who couldn't make to the Malahide Announcement back in March?  Regards, Merlin 85 

Edited yesterday at 13:15 by Merlin 85

[enniscorthyman]

God 10 years,congratulations to IRM/accurascale. I remember the announcement of the ballast wagons,and wondered will these ever appear.I was certainly  proved wrong.I knew Stephen, Fran,Patrick from the old MSM forum days from around 2007.It has just been a magical  journey. Many thanks.

[BosKonay]

5 hours ago, Merlin 85 said:

@Warbonnet Hi Fran, I just wondering is there any possibility of seeing an 800 model running at the show for people who couldn't make to the Malahide Announcement back in March?  Regards, Merlin 85 

There should be decorated running samples on show and possibly running 

[Merlin 85]

@BosKonay Hi BosKonay, Thank you for getting back to me about my question. I hope I get to see a running model as I couldn't attend the Announcement in March. Can't wait to see them in person at the show. Regards, Merlin 85  

[Patrick Davey]

Mighty stuff - happy first decade IRM!

I was actually right with my prediction of the 800s in March so I'll probably be wrong this time..... suggesting that Thursday's announcement could be a C class and Saturday's could be the Irish style of footbridge that was hinted at a few years back........

[chris]

Happy 10th

Ammonia tankers and barrier wagons would be super nice

 

Edited 20 hours ago by chris

[WRENNEIRE]

Birthday cake for me !!!

[Broithe]

3 hours ago, WRENNEIRE said:

Birthday cake for me !!!

Not until the end of the show, we don't want the fire alarms going off...

[GSR 800]

7 hours ago, Patrick Davey said:

Mighty stuff - happy first decade IRM!

I was actually right with my prediction of the 800s in March so I'll probably be wrong this time..... suggesting that Thursday's announcement could be a C class and Saturday's could be the Irish style of footbridge that was hinted at a few years back........

If its a diesel, then surely a C class.

If steam, V class or Jeep?

We'll find out today anyway!

Other announcement, maybe the mainline PRs?

[David Holman]

Yep, be VERY proud!

[Mol_PMB]

Given the recent publicity and IRM's support for its move and restoration, I'm wondering whether the small announcement will be a special edition cement bubble 25199? 

 

[Flying Snail]

14 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

I'm wondering whether the small announcement will be a special edition cement bubble 25199? 

 

I don't think they'll be announcing a powered model. There's often a small hint when they tease a new announcement so when Fran said the first item 'compliments our range quite well', I thought that maybe that's a hint that it isn't rolling stock. That made me think it's the footbridge.

But Mol's guess above makes a lot of sense .. and they did it before with the last magnesite wagon

[DJ Dangerous]

48 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

Given the recent publicity and IRM's support for its move and restoration, I'm wondering whether the small announcement will be a special edition cement bubble 25199? 

 

A Special Bubble sounds very likely alright!

 

9 hours ago, chris said:

Happy 10th

Ammonia tankers and barrier wagons would be super nice

 

Now you’re talking…

2600, Ammonias, 47’ Flats, Mk4 coaches, happy days!

[Flying Snail]

we'll find out soon enough 

Happy birthday IRM, I hope there's plenty of celebrations this week - you've earned them! 

Looking forward to seeing what you get up to over the next 10+ years 

[Rush and Lusk]

Congratulations & extremely well done.

When I rediscovered the hobby in "covid times", I was astonished to discover IRM and this wonderful associated community. You're superb products, service and enthusiasm are at the core of my modest modelling adventure and constant enjoyment. I always enjoy meeting IRM at shows (including Malahide 800 reveal), and must particularly mention the always affable Fran. 

Additional congratulations on the significant growth and impact of the UK business.

I wish ye continued success  & will see you in Blackrock over the Weekend.

George 

[Warbonnet]

Hi folks,

First of the weekends announcements is here!

Cheers!

Fran

[Colin_McLeod]

Happy Birthday IRM.