Murphy Models Mk2D Coaches

Murphy Models produce OO gauge models of the British Rail built Mark 2D coaches as used in the Republic of Ireland. A new batch has been announced for release in Late 2021/ Early 2022 covering a variety of coach types in IR and 'Galway' liveries. Full details on pricing and product codes are yet to be announced but you can sign up for updates using the link below.

The following coach types are covered:

First Open
Composite Open
Standard Open
Restaurant
Generator Vans

Murphy Models' Mk2D Coaches feature:

Highly detailed models with separately fitted parts
NEM couplings
Sprung buffers
Flush glazing
Detailed interiors
Wire handrails
Accurate tooling variations

Forthcoming Models

Expected: Late 2021/ Early 2022

Full details are yet to be confirmed by Murphy Models. Add the product below to your wishlist and we will email you with further information and the option to pre-order once we have confirmed information.

MM51IR - Irish Mk2D coaches in Irish Rail livery - Price TBC

Prototype Information

No. 078 with a rake of Mk2Ds ar Dublin Heuston in October 1985. ©Phil Richards In 1972 CIÉ placed an order with British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) for 72 new coaches based on the British Rail Mark 2d design. These were built at Derby Litchurch Lane Works. With air conditioning as a principal feature they became known as "AC Stock" and ran on type B4 bogies, with vacuum brakes. The order consisted of 6 First Class coaches, 9 Composites, 36 Standard Class, 11 Restaurant / Buffet / Standard Class and 11 Generator Vans. Internal fit-out was done in Inchicore, and was quite different from the original BR design, using bench seating rather than individual seats and made extensive use of wood veneer panelling. Their electrical system also differed from the BR and NIR versions. The Generator Van contained two engine / generator sets, each supplying 220 / 380 Volts 50 Hz AC to two separate "busses" in the train. (Information provided by Wikipedia)
Type of Vehicle	Coach
Builder	BREL Derby
Build Date	1972
Total Built	72
Operators	Córas Iompair Éireann Irish Rail Iarnród Éireann
Main Duties	Passenger
In Service Until	2008

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