New Murphy 201s from Rails?

[Mol_PMB]

Just spotted this on Rails website:

[Mol_PMB]

There are a couple of Enterprise liveries listed too, but not illustrated. No orange ones (yet). 
I wonder if this is an indication that Rails have taken over the Murphy projects? 

[Tractionman]

30 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

if this is an indication that Rails have taken over the Murphy projects

Hmm yes interesting, recently I tried ordering a MM coach from Rails that was listed but when I placed the order, and paid for it, I then got an automatic message to say it was out of stock and they need to resupply the item and it would be delayed, eventually I got an email saying they could not fulfill the order so refunded me.

[Mol_PMB]

Just now, Tractionman said:

Hmm yes interesting, recently I tried ordering a MM coach from Rails that was listed but when I placed the order, and paid for it, I then got an automatic message to say it was out of stock and they need to resupply the item and it would be delayed, eventually I got an email saying they could not fulfill the order so refunded me.

It’s possible that it’s an error like that, which is why I titled the post with a question mark. But the 2027/2028 delivery dates suggest it is a future item rather than a long-lost one. 

[derek]

15 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

It’s possible that it’s an error like that, which is why I titled the post with a question mark. But the 2027/2028 delivery dates suggest it is a future item rather than a long-lost one. 

Yes, the time frame is a bit off putting. All of 27 and all of 28

[ttc0169]

1 hour ago, Mol_PMB said:

I wonder if this is an indication that Rails have taken over the Murphy projects? 
 

More chance of IRM/Accurascale taking over any future Murphy models projects rather than Rails,

I personally don’t hold out much hope on any forthcoming MM projects since the passing of the legend that was Paddy Murphy. RIP

I hope I’m proved wrong……

Edited Tuesday at 19:47 by ttc0169

[Mol_PMB]

3 minutes ago, ttc0169 said:

 

I wonder if this is an indication that Rails have taken over the Murphy projects? 
 

More chance of IRM/Accurascale taking over any future Murphy models projects rather than Rails,

I personally don’t hold out much hope on any forthcoming MM projects since the passing of the legend that was Paddy Murphy. RIP

I hope I’m proved wrong……

I tend to agree. But these seem to have just popped up on the Rails website. 
Hopefully someone can provide clarification. 

[NIRCLASS80]

These have been on the Rails website for around 2 years. Long before Paddy sadly died. 

[Blaine]

15 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

I personally don’t hold out much hope on any forthcoming MM projects since the passing of the legend that was Paddy Murphy. RIP

I hope I’m proved wrong……

There are things happening in the background, but its still a massive undertaking. The family will make an announcement when they are ready. The rumour mill can stay silent

Stay positive everyone

[irishthump]

16 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

 

I wonder if this is an indication that Rails have taken over the Murphy projects? 
 

More chance of IRM/Accurascale taking over any future Murphy models projects rather than Rails,

I personally don’t hold out much hope on any forthcoming MM projects since the passing of the legend that was Paddy Murphy. RIP

I hope I’m proved wrong……

Having Rails involved just wouldn't make much sense. I mean the bulk of the customers would be outside the UK and subject to Brexit shenanigans.

[hurricanemk1c]

1 hour ago, irishthump said:

Having Rails involved just wouldn't make much sense. I mean the bulk of the customers would be outside the UK and subject to Brexit shenanigans.

To be fair I ordered an Ivor the Engine set from Rails, dispatched Monday arrived Wednesday, just like old times

[irishthump]

5 minutes ago, hurricanemk1c said:

To be fair I ordered an Ivor the Engine set from Rails, dispatched Monday arrived Wednesday, just like old times

Yeah but with added shipping and other costs I assume? Whereas Accurascale don't have those issues. 

[west_clare_wanderer]

I've also wondered if there was something going on the background with MM and Rails. A 141 which I'd been thinking about buying from Rail was out of stock for months, then was suddenly restocked a few weeks ago. It seemed strange that they had acquired some new items, given the sad passing of PM. Of course, it could have been something from the warehouse etc. 

It's probably complete coincidence, but funny that I'd thought of something similar. 

[Mol_PMB]

My apologies if I was mistaken that these were newly listed - they hadn't come up on my searches before. Probably best to close this thread here to end further speculation.

I hope there is a resolution in future with the models that had been planned by Murphy Models; and I appreciate that it's a sad and complex situation that cannot be rushed.

 

[hurricanemk1c]

19 hours ago, irishthump said:

Yeah but with added shipping and other costs I assume? Whereas Accurascale don't have those issues. 

£233 including postage. So about right really with nothing extra added and no customs fees when it arrived

[Flying Snail]

21 hours ago, irishthump said:

Yeah but with added shipping and other costs I assume? Whereas Accurascale don't have those issues. 

Rails are as pain free to buy from as Accurascale in that regard