Murphy Models 071 - New, detailed pre-production photos added!

[NIRCLASS80]

If it runs as well as it looks what the hell difference does it make who produces it, just buy plenty and then the 121 will soon follow.

[108]

If it runs as well as it looks what the hell difference does it make who produces it, just buy plenty and then the 121 will soon follow.

 

Snap

[Warbonnet]

. Made in bachmann factory by bachmann people=bachmann quality.

 

If you were to tell an American modeller that they'd laugh and shake their heads in pity and do their best to avoid them at all costs!

[David]

If you were to tell an American modeller that they'd laugh and shake their heads in pity and do their best to avoid them at all costs!

 

I clearly meant the same Bachmann that made the 141.

[BosKonay]

Paddy Murphy = God of Irish Models

 

071 pre-prod shots = oooohhhh baby!!

 

'nough said!

[Warbonnet]

I clearly meant the same Bachmann that made the 141.

 

And I was clearly joking.

[WRENNEIRE]

Could be. Either way the whole debate over who makes it relates to the quality of the model(loco, not box). Made in bachmann factory by bachmann people=bachmann quality. Other than the quality of the model it makes no difference where it's made.

 

There is no Bachmann factory

Bachmann do not make anything

The reference to Bachmann on the MM site was an error, it will be removed in the next few days

Bachmann is an OEM of Kader, same as Murphy Models

It actually does make a difference in that MM now owns the tooling, unlike when Lima produced the 201's and did not give the rights of the tooling to MM

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Here we go again the can of worms has now been opened (((

 

I would have to agree with Wrenn as after all he's friends with Paddy and has got his info from the horses mouth

Edited August 8, 2012 by Anthony

[connollystn]

Does it really matter who produces the 071? I'm very happy with the quality of the 141/181 models I have, they're little beauties and run very smoothly. Like some of you, I'd have concerns about the quality of the product I'm buying, however, I've two left hands and I'm only too delighted that there are ready to run models of Irish rolling stock for me to purchase.

[BosKonay]

Just spotted a notice from Hattons:

 

Murphy Models MM0112 Irish Class 071/111 diesel locomotive "Northern Counties" in NIR blue livery (as on loan to IE) £125.00

 

Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us on or after Thursday 1st November 2012

 

Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only.

 

We hope that this email has been useful.

[heirflick]

 

cant wait !

[FrankS]

Hi Guys,

Have just received a notice from Hatton's that they have been advised delivery of NIR # 071/111 loco on 1st November and IE 071 in Black & Silver on 1st December both at £125.

However, they also say " Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only."

[BabyGM]

There's a similar message on the previous page of this thread

[The Train Man]

082 in IE freight Livery will be on show at our stand at the MMRC exhibition in Heritage House Abbeyleix tomorrow, 10.30am-5.00pm

[WRENNEIRE]

Anyone like to see 073 IE weathered ?

[BosKonay]

Is the pope catholic?

[WRENNEIRE]

 

 

 

 

 

I had to stick in the box picture!

201 smaller than normal print on the correct 201 box's

Check out the couplings on the smaller box!

Love this stuff!

[BosKonay]

Magic!

[BabyGM]

That's just cruel about a month to go

[Irish Freight Models]

Wrenn

can you confirm the coupling arrangement, ie, are the couplings spring mounted as the 201's, (which imho causes a lot of problems with derailing), or are they mounted to the bogies , like the 141/181's ?

 

cheers

[Weshty]

Animal of a yoke. Looks great.

[snapper]

Looking great if a little clean:x, cant wait to see it running around my layout. Now all I have to do is build a layout.

[Garfield]

Can you hear that?

 

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That's the sound of my wallet contracting.

[enniscorthyman]

She looks great and my fav livery to boot.

[WRENNEIRE]

Wrenn

can you confirm the coupling arrangement, ie, are the couplings spring mounted as the 201's, (which imho causes a lot of problems with derailing), or are they mounted to the bogies , like the 141/181's ?

 

cheers

Bogie mounted same as the 141/181

[Irish Freight Models]

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Bogie mounted same as the 141/181

 

Thats Excellent

thanks for confirming this.

[WRENNEIRE]

Any use Tom?

 

 

 

 

[BosKonay]

Standard NEM pockets? (just pop on a kadee?)

[Warbonnet]

Standard NEM pockets? (just pop on a kadee?)

 

Looks that way, would say it's similar to standard Kader made products.

[skinner75]

Is the pope catholic?

 

or 'was the pope in the Hitler Youth?' as I like to say!

 

I have to say, the job done on the 071 is another top notch job - like they say with Pokemon - 'gotta catch em all!'

[Irish Freight Models]

Any use Tom?

 

 

 

 

 

Lovely, just the ticket Wrenn

 

give me a shout there sometime soon

[irishthump]

Looks great!

 

Any update on when we'll see the Supertrain livery arrive?

[WRENNEIRE]

As stated previously Graham early December

Depends on a few things falling into place but fingers crossed

If not definitely late Jan early Feb

In the meantime there should be 2 releases of Mk 2 coaches

2 X Black roofed standards and another Orange one

Galway EGV & Restaurant, Whereas they will run with the older Lima Galway’s, the roof profile will be different to name one thing

Still though let’s wait for them and see what the story is.

[wexfordloco10]

Please Mr Murphy can I have one weathered like this

David

[Warbonnet]

I'm sure one of the weathering gurus on here will replicate that for you!