Paddy Murphy RIP

[WRENNEIRE]

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that late this evening I received the sad news that I knew was coming.
After a long illness and in the loving care of the Palliative Unit in Harolds Cross Hospice and surrounded by his loving family
Paddy finally succumbed to the cancer that has plagued him for the last number of years
Ar Dheis De go Raibh a hAinm Dhilis
 

Edited February 28 by WRENNEIRE

[iarnrod]

RIP Paddy.

Can still remember how amazed that I was to see RTR 141 and 181 locos being released way back when.

Leaves behind a legacy that truely brought Irish railway modelling into the golden age.

[Broithe]

The patron saint of Irish Railway Modelling.

 

[Patrick Davey]

RIP Paddy

[Colin_McLeod]

RIP Paddy.   Sad news indeed.

[Mayner]

Very sorry to hear about Paddy's illness and passing, wholeheartedly agree with Dave's comments about the standard of care at Harolds Cross Hospice.

 

[Past-Avenue]

Very sad news indeed.  RIP Paddy. 

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

Everyone at IRM/Accurascale is saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, Paddy Murphy of Murphy Models.

It’s fair to say that Paddy is the Godfather of Irish railway modelling, taking the chance and putting his money on the line to create the first Irish outline model trains which resembled the true prototypes. 

We could also say that without Paddy, there would be no IRM, as we created our first models to complement his locomotives. In our early days he even assisted us navigate the then unknown world to us that was Chinese manufacturing.

We were delighted to work alongside Paddy in retailing his limited edition fundraiser 121 class locomotives for the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland - Dublin Operations and his general range thereafter.

His knowledge and drive will be truly missed by all, and his warmth and stories, told in Dublin and as far afield as the UK and Germany at shows will be missed by us personally.

Our thoughts are with his family. 

Ar Dheis De go Raibh a hAinm Dhilis

[DJ Dangerous]

Thanks for posting, @WRENNEIRE. Sorry for your loss, I know that you were close.

Lovely words from everybody, specially @Warbonnet, who also would have been part of Paddy’s inner circle.

Not much I can say that hasn’t already been said.

Thank you for your vision, the models, the enjoyment, and for opening doors for so many of us, doors which may never have opened without you.

Would be nice to see B141 officially named in Paddy’s honour.

May he rest in peace, and live forever in our hearts.

[ttc0169]

RIP Paddy,

A true gentleman who always had time for a chat at exhibitions,

He has done so much for Irish railway modelling down through the years 

Condolences to his family,

May he rest in peace.

[Dempsey]

Sad news.

He lives on in hobby we share and the models enjoy.

[murphaph]

Condolences to Paddy's family and friends. Not many people leave behind such a legacy. RIP Paddy.

[leslie10646]

This is very sad news to wake up to.

Paddy was, as others have said, the father of the modern Irish railway modelling scene and without him, would the rest of us have made a start in our own ways?

I remember him telling  me about fifteen years ago to get on with making more wagons to go with his superb 141s, which were a game changer.

Always the gentle man and having the courage to risk his money and the patience to give us the models which adorn many of our layouts.

We all owe him a massive debt.

May he indeed Rest in Peace and Rise to Glory.

 

[StevieB]

RIP.

Stephen

[mfjoc]

RIP Paddy

Very sad news.

Its an understatement to say has left the Irish railway modelling community an enormus legacy. I was modelling american HO because of the quality of UK and "irish" outline models available at the time.

Then Paddy brought out the 141/181s and the rest is history.

Condolences to his family.

[irishthump]

Very sad to here this.

I think it's safe to say the Irish model scene would not exist in its present form without him.

RIP Paddy and thoughts and prayers to his family.

[enniscorthyman]

RIP Paddy.

[Horsetan]

Sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family.

He leaves the world of Irish railway modelling an incredible legacy and it is to be hoped that his work will not be squandered by those who succeed him.

Requiescat in pace. May God be with him always.

[Flying Snail]

RIP Paddy Murphy.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends. He leaves behind a great legacy with the Irish railway modelling scene - Go raibh míle maith agat Paddy

[spudfan]

For many years Paddy ploughed a lone furrow . Those early days must have been daunting at times but he succeeded probably against the odds.

If Iarannrod Eireann would rename one of the 071 class "Paddy Murphy" we could have one of the upcoming 071 models similarily named. A fitting tribute.

He did not stand on the shoulders of giants, he was the giant.

Anyway on the 17th March I know which Saint Patrick I will be thinking off.

Edited February 28 by spudfan

[Grange Castle]

Absolutely gutted to hear of Paddys passing, what a man he was !  Always had time for a chat at the shows etc. Hes probably the reason i got into the hobby properly, i always had an interest but when the 141's/181's became available thats when i took the plunge. Modern era is my thing and we spent ages talking about his Dart + project. To see a man of his age so eager and knowledgeable about the most modern tech that wasnt even a reality yet was something else. I remember out in Marino just before he stood up an announced his Dart+ to the crowd i was chatting to him and asked if he had anything new in the pipeline, he pulled me to oneside and said "I have, but its not everyone's cup of tea" he then quickly showed me the Dart+ sample I was like "F@#€ OFF" just in sheer amazement of it and completely surprised but delighted by his choice. "Thats the reaction I was hoping for he said"

A massive loss to the hobby, not sure we'll see the likes of him again.

RIP Paddy, you absolute legend  

Edited February 28 by Grange Castle

[Darius43]

Very sorry to hear this news.

Darius

[NIRCLASS80]

Sorry to hear this. I will never forget the one and only time I met him. After a long day walking round the Warley show at the NEC I met this small man walking the other direction. I said to him “are you Paddy Murphy?”  
Well as they say the rest is history.  He dragged me in to Starbucks and out of this small bag came undecorated samples of the 121’s. For the next 3/4 of an hour I got a run down on the challenges the 121 represented to get right. 
A marvellous insight. 
Condolences to all the family at this difficult time.

[GSR 800]

Sorry to hear the news of Paddy's passing, my sincere condolences to his family at this time.

His work made the Irish modelling scene what it is today, the father of Irish RTR.

[Bob229]

Sad news RIP Paddy Murphy, my condolences to his Family

The Irish model railway scene was transformed by Paddys models, I remember seeing the 141/181 locos when launched and it was wow, many more excellent models followed 071 and Cravens were superb a huge thank you from all modellers of the Irish railway scene.

[Ironroad]

Thank you Paddy, you'll never be forgotten, rest in peace

[popeye]

Very sad news. He got us to where we are today.

Always had time for a chat. RIP Paddy 

[RedRich]

Really saddened to hear this news. A gentleman that always had time for a  chat and answered any and all questions.

The 141-181 models were when first produced class leading models in 00 gauge. They are still amazing models today.

RIP Paddy and sincere condolences to the family at this time.

[108]

I’m very saddened to hear this news. My condolences to his family and friends. 
 

Paddy really upped the game with the 141/181 GM locos, a major reason for my switch to modelling the 70’s Irish railway from my youth. Cravens, Mark 2D’s, 071/111, 201 and 121 models built on the legacy. 
 

I had some interesting chats with him at various shows over the years.
 

He will be sorely missed. RIP. 
 

Paul. 

Edited February 28 by 108

[Noel]

16 hours ago, WRENNEIRE said:

It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that late this evening I received the sad news that I knew was coming.
After a long illness and in the loving care of the Palliative Unit in Harolds Cross Hospice and surrounded by his loving family
Paddy finally succumbed to the cancer that has plagued him for the last number of years
Ar Dheis De go Raibh a hAinm Dhilis
 

So sorry to hear this sad news. Sympathy and prayer for his loved ones. A gentleman who transformed and infused the Irish model railway scene with new energy that triggered a renaissance in the hobby here. He is the reason I got back into the hobby 16 years ago after my jaw dropped upon seeing 183 on sale at Malahide castle. We owe this gentle, courageous and innovative business man a great debt of gratitude. His legacy will live on for generations as his sublime GM model locos continue to haul stock around Irish Layouts. May he be filled with peace and joy in his next life of purposeful activity. Thank you dear sir.

[Railway Lyons]

An absolute gent, who always had time for a chat.

Irish model railways would be nowhere with the kickstart he gave it all. Very much thankful for all he did, and inspired others to do.

He will be sorely missed. RIP Paddy.

[jhb171achill]

Very sad news, but as WRENNEIRE said, it was known that this was coming. Nothing I can add to what's been said above, other than re-emphasising that he truly is the "grandfather" of modern Irish railway modelling. Without  him, we'd probably still be painting British class 47s and French electric locos in orange and black.... I very much enjoyed the all-too-few conversations I had with him. Rest in Peace, Paddy.

Edited February 28 by jhb171achill

[IrishTrainScenes]

RIP Paddy

 

[Metrovik]

Only had the pleasure of meeting the man once, in Blackrock college last year. Was very complimentary and overall struck me as a gentleman. Looking back I just wish I had realized who I was talking to at the time. Rest in Peace.

[skinner75]

RIP Paddy. 

Thank you for your incredible models