121 Loco

[Sulzer201]

Anyone spot this one?

 

https://www.donedeal.ie/hobbies-for-sale/model-train/13315868

[richrua]

Lovely lookin thing

[Noel]

Lovely lookin thing

 

Yes it is (for its time). Price seems a bit expensive given Murphy Model's superior fine scale 121 models are due to hit retail shelves in the near future.

[Sulzer201]

Noel I though the same but when you consider the amount of time and effort that was needed and the fact that he had to buy the kit and the chassis, then the price is okay I think? I built my own one of these recently and it takes time to paint etc (great fun), and my effort is not a patch on this one. If I had the dosh I would be very tempted, any idea when Mr. Murphy's yanks will be available?

[Noel]

Noel I though the same but when you consider the amount of time and effort that was needed and the fact that he had to buy the kit and the chassis, then the price is okay I think? I built my own one of these recently and it takes time to paint etc (great fun), and my effort is not a patch on this one. If I had the dosh I would be very tempted, any idea when Mr. Murphy's yanks will be available?

 

Hi Sulzer, I tend to agree with you, it is a class job from I presume a MIR kit. I would have been very tempted myself but for the imminent arrival on retail shelves of the MM0121 (expected this side of Christmas). Noel

 

Photo from donedeal.ie

[Georgeconna]

Should be DCC'd and Head lights as well.

 

Mark is tumbling headlong into O gauge hence the sale!

[Warbonnet]

That's one of the best MIR 121's I've seen. Lovely job and well worth the outlay.

[irishthump]

That's one of the best MIR 121's I've seen. Lovely job and well worth the outlay.

 

Have to agree, it's a cracking job.

It will be a good runner too (even with the stock Athearn mechanism) as long as you use the right decoder.

Edited September 16, 2016 by Warbonnet

[Warbonnet]

Many SW1500's used a nice Canon motor, rather than the stock 'bluebox' mech so they can be beautiful runners. It'll be nice and heavy too would pull well.

[Noel]

It is a cracking job and worthy of collector interest as a top class example of what could be achieved with a MIR kit, but will it not become functionally obsolete in 10-12 weeks time when fine scale MM 121s hit the shelves? Agree the SW1500 chassis is a really good runner.

[Warbonnet]

It is a cracking job and worthy of collector interest as a top class example of what could be achieved with a MIR kit, but will it not become functionally obsolete in 10-12 weeks time when fine scale MM 121s hit the shelves? Agree the SW1500 chassis is a really good runner.

 

No, it'll still work perfectly fine?

[Noel]

No, it'll still work perfectly fine?

 

Of course it will work, but did demand for MIR derived 141/181 models not dry up quickly when superior MM 141/181s hit the market?

[Warbonnet]

Of course it will work, but did demand for MIR derived 141/181 models not dry up quickly when superior MM 141/181s hit the market?

 

true in one sense, but plenty of people still run their MIR 141s and 071s and enjoy them every day. That 121 is a handbuilt model and as of the time of writing there is no alternative if you want a 121 on your layout.

[Georgeconna]

check post 41 here to see what this was like when the model was received, hopefully the pics work. heres a pic from the old forum.

Edited September 16, 2016 by Georgeconna

[Dave]

It is a cracking job and worthy of collector interest as a top class example of what could be achieved with a MIR kit, but will it not become functionally obsolete in 10-12 weeks time when fine scale MM 121s hit the shelves? Agree the SW1500 chassis is a really good runner.

 

Unfortunately it will be a lot longer than 10 to 12 weeks till we see them. It's well into next year at the moment.

[Georgeconna]

Just onto Mark there and it is still DCC fitted with directional headlights.

[Noel]

Unfortunately it will be a lot longer than 10 to 12 weeks till we see them. It's well into next year at the moment.

 

Hi Dave. Thanks, did you get that info from PM or a retailer? Noel

[Garfield]

Hi Dave. Thanks, did you get that info from PM or a retailer? Noel

 

Dave is a retailer...

[Railer]

Sure the Supertrain MK2 Version 2s have to hit the shelves before the 121s, along with the interm 201 livery and Cravens 1509. Long, long way to go for the 121s.

[irishthump]

Sure the Supertrain MK2 Version 2s have to hit the shelves before the 121s, along with the interm 201 livery and Cravens 1509. Long, long way to go for the 121s.

 

Just as well.... don't have the cash for a pair of 121's right now!

[Noel]

Dave is a retailer...

 

Sorry didn't realise he was a Murphy Model agent

[Dave]

Sorry didn't realise he was a Murphy Model agent

 

No worries Noel, I don't advertise it. I get them for clients if I'm asked usually part of a layout package.

[Noel]

Looks like she's sold. A nice buy for the new owner.