Blaine Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, murphaph said: Speaking of weathering....has anyone mustered up the courage to "do one" yet?? Imagine the outcry - and the pleasure. Watch this space 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB JOE Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 My order arrived today and what beauties they are too! Sadly 4 of them had bits come adrift but its nothing a little glue wont cure! Just to get A30 now for a complete full house!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 TBH , thanks for all the hard work and I hope you can catch your breath after a few hard weeks - Dublin based beverage ? now required. No doubt you will surprise us with more ace models to go with the coaches and reruns of waggonery. - 5 good choices ( if money was no object) suggested already ... Thanks for all your work helping the marketplace and three thumbed average modelers like myself. Robert 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Result, postman just arrived with the rest of my orders and I was home alone, no explaining three large boxes to herself, bolted up two flights of stairs with one box at a time, couldn't have luck nearly torpedoed down the stairs on top of the third box, close call , just had a quick look at locos , man they are something else, I can only echo all the other comments, superb quality and Thank you all so much for this loco. 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 30 minutes ago, John-r said: Result, postman just arrived with the rest of my orders and I was home alone, no explaining three large boxes to herself, bolted up two flights of stairs with one box at a time, couldn't have luck nearly torpedoed down the stairs on top of the third box, close call , just had a quick look at locos , man they are something else, I can only echo all the other comments, superb quality and Thank you all so much for this loco. Phew! Very nearly one for the Railway Accident Investigation Unit. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I unpacked mine today. The wife promptly took the inside protective layers and put them under the sofa cushions as they had begun to sag, it worked now she is happy. Now I am wondering if it is cheaper to buy another "A "class and give the protective inner packing to the mrs or to to get the suite refurbished? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Cheers Darius 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) Had a play at lunchtime as herself headed out! simply outstanding loco, The Weight is something else, Shame she was stuck on the weeds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFiSsKA2oZI Edited November 2, 2021 by Georgeconna 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Blaine said: Imagine the outcry - and the pleasure. Watch this space You actually going to do one then or the buddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I think (it does happen occasionally) that the 201 Metro Vic BO-BO "C" class would be a natural successor to the IRM "A" class. When the wife says "But you have them" I'll say "No I don't. The other ones have six axles and these only have four axles". I am sure this would be of benefit to other members here...... 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Had a play at lunchtime as herself headed out! simply outstanding loco, The Weight is something else, Shame she was stuck on the weeds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFiSsKA2oZI Nice, love the Airfix loco shed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Noel said: Nice, love the Airfix loco shed. Thanks Noel, Still going strong but the Moulds are showing their age and I think these are done in Wales and some of the kits are badly warped. I think I read that some of them are pulled out of the mould too early. Apologies on the over exposure to the yellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 And then there was 019 in the experimental livery which was a precursor to the livery on the GM 201's. Are we ever satisfied? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I got two parcels from IRM yesterday. They were well packed and of top quality. One was the 017 054 in Irish rail livery in one parcel and the second parcel was the A3R A Class locomotive by the Irish Traction Group. I saw the A3R A Class locomotive at the Wexford Open Day. It was delivered in a lovely box. In my collection, I have Murphy’s Models Class 121 locomotive in RPSI livery. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 My son ordered 3 A Class locomotives and they were delivered last Friday. They were A12 Black with Yellow, A15 Black & Tan and A36 A Class Irish rail. They were brilliant and so, I have a great collection of A Class locomotives. We got a great variety of liveries in one batch. I’m looking forward to IRM’s next announcement. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Jaw-dropping A15 has a slightly displaced handrail but otherwise all received safe & sound. Full marks to the IRM team 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Mine arrived this afternoon and brightened up a miserable, grey rainy day. I've only opened one example (048) so far but really, the sheer weight of this thing blows you away. It oozes quality like a Crossley engine oozes oil. It just looks "right". Well done to all involved. It's much too early to change the subject from this excellent loco but I am already looking forward to the C Class 4 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 The supplied screw link couplings in the accessory pack are a step up from other manufacturer's. Hopefully they will be available to purchase in the future in individual accessory packs. Everything about the loco including the box and booklet is quality. Take a bow Pat Rich, 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, murphaph said: It's much too early to change the subject from this excellent loco but I am already looking forward to the C Class I got all nine of my IRM “C”s this morning…… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wexford70 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: I got all nine of my IRM “C”s this morning…… Nine!!! Wealthy man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Wexford70 said: Nine!!! Wealthy man Sold sixteen of me “A”s to pay for them….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I head that we might have to wait on the C class due to the issue of fitting all the high quality stuff the A class set in standerds 14 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: I got all nine of my IRM “C”s this morning…… C201 (silver special edition) C227 (silver) C212 (unlined green) C231 (lined green) id buy all 4 of them even if they were 200 a pop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: I head that we might have to wait on the C class due to the issue of fitting all the high quality stuff the A class set in standerds C201 (silver special edition) C227 (silver) C212 (unlined green) C231 (lined green) id buy all 4 of them even if they were 200 a pop Me too, in reality. With many layouts based on branchlines, a “C” should be popular. Through the 1960s when most of the branches they were intended for had closed, they were to be seen on goods trains and shunting goods yards. Thus, one would be ideally suited to a 1960s small shunting layout too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 It's most likely that the next model from I.R.M. will be something modern like the Class 22 000 railcars as the current era isn't being being catered for and there needs to be something to keep young guys, like me, interested in railway modelling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 10:24 AM, murphaph said: Speaking of weathering....has anyone mustered up the courage to "do one" yet?? If it was a silver "A" with the Crossley engine as delivered, I'd say a tin of Dulux black undercoat would give that authentic look 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, connollystn said: It's most likely that the next model from I.R.M. will be something modern like the Class 22 000 railcars as the current era isn't being being catered for and there needs to be something to keep young guys, like me, interested in railway modelling. Does that make me, the young fella who eats up steam era stuff the exception or the majority…..asking for a friend Just now, spudfan said: If it was a silver "A" with the Crossley engine as delivered, I'd say a tin of Dulux black undercoat would give that authentic look Silver really was the perfect primer for CIE oil black livery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, connollystn said: It's most likely that the next model from I.R.M. will be something modern like the Class 22 000 railcars as the current era isn't being being catered for and there needs to be something to keep young guys, like me, interested in railway modelling. But there won't be a black and tan variant...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Have all my A s now. What a wounderful model,well done to all involved. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. form the design stage to the dispatch 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak425 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 9:52 PM, spudfan said: I think (it does happen occasionally) that the 201 Metro Vic BO-BO "C" class would be a natural successor to the IRM "A" class. When the wife says "But you have them" I'll say "No I don't. The other ones have six axles and these only have four axles". I am sure this would be of benefit to other members here...... Good heavens Spudfan dont tell her that , " six axles and four axles" , it is a dead cert that herself like all the other herselfs in the country would call in the men in the white coats to take us all away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudfan Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, ak425 said: Good heavens Spudfan dont tell her that , " six axles and four axles" , it is a dead cert that herself like all the other herselfs in the country would call in the men in the white coats to take us all away. I can imagine the topics of conversation as we serve our sentence.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 What a model 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: What a model The setting’s not bad either ! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Galteemore said: The setting’s not bad either ! Ha thanks GM - sadly no recent progress and nothing likely for a good while either 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Jennifer E. Kirk mentioned the A Class on her 'Monday Club' YouTube channel [live every Monday evening]. She's going to record a review of locomotive so it'll be interesting to hear Jennifer's verdict. The Monday Club makes for good viewing and, if you haven't already seen it, you should check out Jennifer's interview with Fran of I.R.M. fame also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Hi everyone, 027 is the latest to sell out, biting the dust this morning. Only 7 running numbers left, with 056 looking the most endangered https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/a-class-locomotive/availability_in-stock? Cheers! Fran 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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