Quality of murphy models is outstanding

[richrua]

I finally got a look at a Murphy models 141. I could not believe the fantastic quality ofthe model. It is weighty and purrs quietly. The slow speed is great too ! No comparison at all could be made to my old hornby/lima/mainline locos . ....only problem now is saving up and which one to buy !!!!

[BosKonay]

 

Personally, I think the 141/181 models set the benchmark! My favourite Irish locos yet!

[skinner75]

My favorites too - at least until the 121 models are produced & hit the shelves!

[Weshty]

Yup, the man has spoiled us rotten, they are an absolutely classy piece of kit. You need them weathered to really appreciate the detail on them.

[Northman]

Any word about the NIR 201 ?

[Dave]

I have to say the 141 is my favourite, its slow running ability is amazing.

[201bhoy]

Any word about the NIR 201 ?

 

It's gonne be a while yet apparently. Not until a good bit through next year at the earliest!

[RedRich]

The babies have always ticked the boxes for myself. The level of detail on both classes makes them as individual to each other as they are in real life. The bonnet side door grilles and main grilles are different on both classes and this is captured faithfully on the models also. It might have been easy for MM to take the easy option and just change the bonnet side roof access hand rails on a 141 to a ladder and number it a 181, but he didn't he went all the way, as far as he could go detail wise without having to really compromise the tooling which would have ultimately made the models more expensive, which I think was the right thing to do.

 

As with all locos and rolling stock in real life, they go through changes mechanically and cosmetically during overhaul and this offers an opportunity for people to make little changes themselves to their models which at the end of the day is modelling and it's what the hobby is all about.

 

I love the 121's myself and I really do hope we will see them modelled at some time to fulfil the complete set of GM locos. I still believe that the 141-181's will always hold the title.

 

Rich,

[201bhoy]

220 is my favourite loco and I think she looks superb, I'd give her 8/10. However, I think 112 is undoubtedly the best loco Murphy Models have ever produced, the level of detail, like the IE ornage and white on the windows, is unrivalled. 9/10! I'd give the 141s 8/10 as well.

[UP6936]

I think the 141/181s run a wee bit better than the 071s. Equal detail wise though

[Northman]

It's gonne be a while yet apparently. Not until a good bit through next year at the earliest!

 

Thanks 201bhoy:tumbsup:

[heirflick]

My favorites too - at least until the 121 models are produced & hit the shelves!

 

now your talking....roll on next year!

Edited December 11, 2013 by heirflick

[Garfield]

now tour talking....roll on next year!

 

You'll be waiting a bit longer, I'd say... still plenty of 071s and 201s to shift!

[RedRich]

You'll be waiting a bit longer, I'd say... still plenty of 071s and 201s to shift!

 

Unfortunately that's the way it seems Pat, still we can live in hope. I like the new avatar by the way.

 

Rich,

[heirflick]

I like the new avatar by the way.

 

Rich,

 

Dunsandle ?

[craven1508]

would love mark 2 composites in supertrain

[Killucan2]

would love mark 2 composites in supertrain

 

Would you now, so would most of us, where in galway are u from?

[Broithe]

The 141/181 was a landmark in RTR models.

[craven1508]

Mervue head! Love the baby gms, the 071,s are classic,

paddymurphs is a Legend...

[Killucan2]

Mervue head! Love the baby gms, the 071,s are classic,

paddymurphs is a Legend...

 

Mervue head, com on:ROFL:

[Railer]

Love the BGMs, 071s and Cravens. If PM released the NIR 209 and Enterprise 230 tomorrow I'd be straight to the nearest shop. A model layout is the only place 230 will ever run again anyway.

[Warbonnet]

Mervue head, com on:ROFL:

 

Sure it's a stones throw from Texas.

[Killucan2]

Sure it's a stones throw from Texas.

 

Tomarrow different town different user name!

[NIRCLASS80]

I think that for such a small network in such a small country we must be thankful that Paddy did such an excellent job as none of the mainstream companies would have touched it.

[NIRCLASS80]

Added some pictures just tonight of a friends 071 from Murphy, great looking model.

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nirailfan/

[richrua]

The fact all these models are available has encouraged me to model an Irish scene rather than a UK one , even though all m br y old locos etc are br steam / diesel era. I picked up a second hand 141 and it runs so so well at slow sped. Are all bachmann locos like that ?

[Warbonnet]

The fact all these models are available has encouraged me to model an Irish scene rather than a UK one , even though all m br y old locos etc are br steam / diesel era. I picked up a second hand 141 and it runs so so well at slow sped. Are all bachmann locos like that ?

 

Bachmann UK ones are.

[richrua]

hmmm. might have to pick up a wee bbachmann br shunter or two so !!!