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When the Lottery started over here, my aunt asked me how I'd done on the first draw.

 

"I didn't get any numbers. How about you?", I said.

 

"Oh, I only got six.", she said.

 

"Six! six! You only need six, you daft old bat - it's not eight like the pools, you know."

 

It turned out that six was the only number that she had got, her other five weren't drawn.

 

I was nearly on the train top see my favourite aunt.

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I'd say 8113 would be a great buy gm171, and especially if you already had 112, it could be a wee mini York road scene with them lined up

though I personally decided to get 111, some might be more era conscious

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Seeing as I will be stuck in work for all of this bank holiday weekend I decided to treat myself today.

 

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The flash is overkill and makes it look like the room was dark but the lights were on.

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How do they sound?

 

Despite being labelled 071/111 both had 201 sounds loaded onto them - hopefully they are not all like this :confused:

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Originally Posted by Tarabuses

How do they sound?

 

Despite being labelled 071/111 both had 201 sounds loaded onto them - hopefully they are not all like this :confused:

 

I'm glad I held off then.

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Hopefully its just a small batch - but we had a 201 chip there too, and the small white sticker on the top had the same serial number - but I cant say if this number relates to the chip itself or what sounds/functions are programmed onto it

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I m going to be greedy and say i like both of them, the scene oozes irish atmosphere bud

Thanks Tom,The IR and IE livery is my cup of tea,and could

not wait for them to come out.I will get a CIE 071 at some stage.

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Lovely pics with the crossing .

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I persume you got 077 in pristine condition to be used as a

canvas for weathering.I look forward to photos.

 

Has to be 084 in the state it was in up until it was stopped for overhaul a few weeks ago.

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The Model Shop Belfast have just announced on FB that two 071's are to be released in the new grey livery, in September. Limited to 252 of each running number!

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The Model Shop Belfast have just announced on FB that two 071's are to be released in the new grey livery, in September. Limited to 252 of each running number!

 

Just checked with modelshopbelfast and the model will be produced with front grab rails in place, as it would have been cost prohibitive to re-tool the cabs to reflect the prototype with no front grab rails.

 

Also, noticed that the yellow area seems to be curved at the edges, but the prototype is 90 degree straight edges, is it not?

 

Still looks an excellent model though. Might invest in both and get one of the skilled craftsmen on here to rectify the handrail situation.

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Typical 071 has only settled in!!!

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Just checked with modelshopbelfast and the model will be produced with front grab rails in place, as it would have been cost prohibitive to re-tool the cabs to reflect the prototype with no front grab rails.

 

Also, noticed that the yellow area seems to be curved at the edges, but the prototype is 90 degree straight edges, is it not?

 

Still looks an excellent model though. Might invest in both and get one of the skilled craftsmen on here to rectify the handrail situation.

 

Wouldn t be the hardest job in the world, i'm sure weshty would do a replacement yellow area decal to cover up the area after.

 

Hmm 077 & 078 in grey plus the 2 orange already ordered looks like the 071's will out number the baby fleet.

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Just checked with modelshopbelfast and the model will be produced with front grab rails in place, as it would have been cost prohibitive to re-tool the cabs to reflect the prototype with no front grab rails.

 

Also, noticed that the yellow area seems to be curved at the edges, but the prototype is 90 degree straight edges, is it not?

 

Still looks an excellent model though. Might invest in both and get one of the skilled craftsmen on here to rectify the handrail situation.

 

It's a pity about the grab rails. I just assumed the photo was of a pre production model.

I think you are correct about the yellow panels being too rounded at the corners.

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I'm sure Paddy investigated the possibility of removing the rails thoroughly before settling on this compromise. I'm sure that had the reconditioned 071s been running (or even rumoured) at the design stage of the model he would have accomodated the variation in his plans.

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I'm wondering if the yellow panel's rounded edges are as a result of reuse of painting templates or something from the 111 class models? Would that be possible?

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There is an opportunity here for the Irish based retailers, if they are willing to supply the model with the rails removed, and any other alterations that may be necessary, at a reasonable price......

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anyone got a pic of the cab front?

 

Only just able to post now but was going to refer you to the Murphys Models homepage but see you have found them anyway since!

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Based on this, it appears the running numbers (using the old, and proper, format for a moment) 071 and 078, are the ones released in the new livery. Can anyone confirm? Be interested in 071 if this is the case.

 

I think they are quite good, and this is coming from someone who doesn't like the new livery! Yeah there are a couple of things here and there but I'm not bothered.

 

Thanks for bringing it to us Paddy.

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I just noticed on Hattons website that these two locos have been released, and are available to buy.... They look very good, except for the steps and grab handles being present on the cab.

 

http://www.ehattons.com/62917/Murphy_Models_MM7071_Irish_Class_071_111_diesel_locomotive_071_in_IE_grey_with_yellow_end_panels_Ltd_/StockDetail.aspx

 

http://www.ehattons.com/62918/Murphy_Models_MM7078_Irish_Class_071_111_diesel_locomotive_078_in_IE_grey_with_yellow_end_panels_Ltd_/StockDetail.aspx

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