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    Started Model Railways when I was 6 years old when Dad got me/him a model railway set for Xmas, I have not stopped enjoying the hobby ever since. My first contact with the hobby was 13 years later with Young’s Model Railway in Fermoy Co Cork. An Aladdin’s cave of models but most of all was his help and assistance plus his layout that was at the back of the garden. I always spent hours there whenever I got the chance. Allot of time passed before I built a shed for the trains plus an outside layout. The shed was 35’ X 18’ and outside was 33 X 15 meters. All OO scale. I was a LMS man for a long time, and then I was introduced to the American railroad and the NMRA. DCC had just arrived over there and it was all the buzz. Purchased a few decoders and installed them (all hard wiring) I started with Lenz and still have them today. Later on sound was introduced and that changed the whole dynamic of Model Railway. Of course it was and still is expensive to convert to DCC but start with one loco and build from there. I always liked the continental models but boy they are expensive. Beautiful and graceful to watch. At the moment I carry out repairs and DCC conversions for 2 model railway retailers on the Island of Ireland. I sell American trains and some continental stuff plus if anyone wants to trade in models for new ones that is welcomed.

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  1. Thomas

    Dining cars

    Thomas posted a topic in General Chat

    Good Day, The question I would like to ask "Is there a sit down dedicated dining car on any of the railway routes today". I remembered way back (when Adam was a boy) one could get breakfast on the Dublin to Cork line early in the morning, served with silver cutlery and the food was excellent. Regards Thomas
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    I used to travel once a month from Limerick Junction to Dublin during 1978/79. During that time breakdowns and delays were not uncommon. I noticed that there was always an engine standing on the siding at Limerick Junction ticking over and wondered why so!!. Well on one dark wet evening I plucked up the courage to ask one of the staff why. The response was very reassuring. He said that "It was the backup engine in case any of the Dublin Cork trains broke down". I replied "O that is a good idea, but why is the engine running all the time?" He said " If it stopped we would never get it started again".
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    This question was probably asked before and answers given but what is the best sound chip for a 141 that is available today?
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    This is my story on postage from England. Price of product £4.20. Postage £12. Irish Customs value €19.30. VAT €4.43. Admin Fee €3.50 Total paid on Irish transaction €7.93. Total €27.34. Great value!!!!!!.
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    It looks like it is a NEM socket. Remove the coupling by pinching the 2 lugs that protrude out the back of the socket and pulling out the coupling at the same time.
  6. Thomas
    Thanks for the info on the lights gents but when did it switch over to the 2 lights?
  7. Thomas
    Sorry if this subject has already been covered but what indicator lights were fitted to the rear of early/modern CIE trains?
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    That is great to hear we will be in contact. Re the Keg Liners, so you are not producing a second run? as was stated to him.
  10. Thomas
    That's sad. However looking for a full buffer beam for a Class 201. I wonder if there is anyone out there who might have broken/damaged Murphy models who might sell them?
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    Plus the Guinness Keg liners. You are missing the point We have no issue with waiting for the products but having monies tied up until they arrive prevents us from purchasing more items.
  12. Thomas
    Wondering where one can get parts for Murphy Models products?
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    I agree with all of the comments to date and the model will be worth while waiting for it. However I and a friend of mine have quite a bit of cash purchasing items from the boys which are not yet delivered. This has tied up purchasing other products from them as being exposed financially to one company has risks attached to it. Having to pay in full for items before they are manufactured (while I understand why) is not good business practice. Not for the customer.
  14. Thomas
    Return it to DC mode and see if it works.
  15. Thomas

    Good day Dave,

    Do you have a Murphy's 141 IE slightly weathered for sale?

    If so how much?

    Thanking You

    Brendan Curran

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      WRENNEIRE

      Hi Brendan, long time no see.
      Before the madness I was doing a deal with a lad who was selling some locos
      He has a 177, IE factory weathered, he said it is in as new condition but I have not seen it yet
      When things get a bit more normal I will hopefully put the deal to bed and get back to you
      Reckon it will be around €130 as a lot of his locos are new unrun and he is looking for strong money for them
      Hows things, still buying/selling railway stuff?
      Stay safe man!

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      Quick question Bren
      Some time ago I gave Mike Allen a Tamper unit for repair
      He said he would bring it down to you
      I was wondering if you can remember this and if so would you still have the unit
      This would have been just before you left for the UK
      Cheers

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      Thomas

      Thanks for the reply, That sounds great if you can get the loco I will purchase it from you €130 sounds fair.

      Have taken a back seat on the buying and selling but still repairing modifying locos and coaches. 

      No I have never had a tamper unit for repair.

      Let me know when the deal is done.

      Did they call you up for duty?

      Stay well 

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