Mark Pelham Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Phil, Typo on my part! Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucazone Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Mk3 TGS Coach, note the blank wall nearest the camera with the ability for the extra width door to open. These coaches are only present in Intercity 125 High Speed Trains. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tutenkhamunsleeping/5472832653/ For Mk3 coaching stock running in non-HST trains, a Mk3 'DVT' (Driving Van Trailer) is used. http://www.flickr.com/photos/blue-diesels/5144863097/ Class 43 with nose buffer conversion. Created as a stop gap solution during the testing and implementation of the electric Class 91 and Mk4 coaching stock. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tutenkhamunsleeping/5455223343/ Mk4 'DVT' (Driving Van Trailer) generated as a permanent solution to the above Class 43 locomotive conversions. These coaches save the need for a full locomotive at both ends. http://www.flickr.com/photos/47309173@N06/4544230554/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeharvey22 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 are we going to get any TGS to complete our HST rakes no sign of them in the catalogue john According to page 2 of the catalogue lines 10 and 11 the answer is "yes" to the TGS. Not shown in the Mk3 detail pages though. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapolDave Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Basically the TGS is I design but as we didn't put slides into the tooling it, like the buffet is a whole new body shell. I envision (knowing what the production schedule should be) that we will see them around Feb 2013 Oh and for those who havnt twigged yet on here and other forums we are doing a blue/grey HST set again as an eastern region 254, and extra mk3 coaches in ALL liveries. Hope this helps Cheers Dave 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted September 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hi gang, Hattons advise XC MK3s on delivery - perhaps and this will hurt the plastic money some flood gate in china has opened! A good selection of stuff available post TINGS - shame missed a good platform. Light bars ready so here is hoping postie comes up trumps today Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom J Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Have I understood right, though, that there will not be a TRFB, but an RFM will be done in fGW/EMT livery as a compromise? Edited September 14, 2012 by Tom J Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan452 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Have I understood right, though, that there will not be a TRFB, but an RFM will be done in fGW/EMT livery as a compromise? I believe so (from what I saw on the display at Ally Pally). But first of all we have got to wait for the ones Dapol Dave sent back to the far east to return. Hopefully with the missing toilet window bar added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) Dave, I dont suppose youve ever considered scaling these up to 4mm for us at some point have you? The current models are a dire mish mash of aging Lima and Hornby tooling and there is a plenty of scope for some brand new fully detailed ones. Cheers Edited September 15, 2012 by ThaneofFife Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Will there new second run of DVTs to go with the mk3 coaches? Might boost sales of those 86s if you can get a complete rake. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted September 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2012 Mk 3s in XC livery NC227B, car no 42375 arrived today - well three in fact so off to renumber and fit light bars, just need to sort a TGS - Dave ? and it is systems go ! Thanks Dapol Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
definate maybe Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Basically the TGS is I design but as we didn't put slides into the tooling it, like the buffet is a whole new body shell. I envision (knowing what the production schedule should be) that we will see them around Feb 2013 Oh and for those who havnt twigged yet on here and other forums we are doing a blue/grey HST set again as an eastern region 254, and extra mk3 coaches in ALL liveries. Hope this helps Cheers Dave Dave, I know the sleeper isnt part of the current plans but can you say whether it is something you would consider in the longer term? With the quality of your Mk3's I cant see the other N gauge lot being in too much of a hurry to update their tooling but I do understand that it may have a rather limited appeal compared to the widescale use of your other MK3's. I will totally understand if you dont feel you can answer this question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frobisher Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Dave, I know the sleeper isnt part of the current plans but can you say whether it is something you would consider in the longer term? With the quality of your Mk3's I cant see the other N gauge lot being in too much of a hurry to update their tooling but I do understand that it may have a rather limited appeal compared to the widescale use of your other MK3's. I will totally understand if you dont feel you can answer this question. Oh and a BFO as well please The sleepers however would be a better bet, still in service (and goes with the 67 too...) with a reasonable selection of liveries. Though it would be nice to have MK3s without the central locking indicators as well please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I just want my buffet!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 If Dapol produced the Mk3 sleeper I would have to buy a bulk supply of Trisonic's Anti froth wipes! (Pete.. You will make more dosh from those wipes than you ever made in music! lol ) I'd buy sleepers because I can't see the "other lot" retooling theirs and I refuse to buy their current offering because IMHO its not an acceptable model.. ( can of worms now fully opened!) Are the SLE and SLEP the same body shell? I would also buy the BFO if it was offered but I can't see it because there were only 3? built. I would buy 4 of each sleeper in Blue/grey, Executive and Swallow livery though. Food for thought Dave? Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted September 18, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'd buy sleepers because I can't see the "other lot" retooling theirs and I refuse to buy their current offering because IMHO its not an acceptable model.. ( can of worms now fully opened!) Are the SLE and SLEP the same body shell? What do you not like about the Farish tooling? I think it works well for coaches like the Mk3. Yes, SLE and SLEP are the same body shell - the only difference is the interiors (the SLEP has one less room as it is used for the attendant's "pantry"). Cheers, Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think it is the printed sides that scratch easily and they look like a plastic tube to me.. it is a personal thing I think. I just don't like them... I currently run Farish Mk1 and Dapol Mk3 and will add to the coach fleet as models get updated.. Hopefully Mk2 D/E/F coaches aren't far away. Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted September 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2012 hi Slightly OT but sleepers and BFO and RLO are available as Hurst etches to go on the farish tube shells - and make up really well with a pre painted side glued on. Sure Fox/Railtec/ Precision/Blackham will sort transfers. I have asked Railtec about doing a set of complete XC MK3 trailer numbers to suit the Dapol coaches. Quick tip for light bars - I used "tackywax" to hold strip in roof guides - 5 coaches lamped in 15 minutes no faffing about! Robert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmeister Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Hi, I have just bought a First Great Western HST book set, but cannot find any extra coaches. I read all through this topic, but I havent seen anything that says anything about extra FGW coaches. Are there any in the pipeline? Cheers Matthew Edited September 22, 2012 by Mattmeister Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted September 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) I have just bought a First Great Western HST book set, but cannot find any extra coaches. I read all through this topic, but I havent seen anything that says anything about extra FGW coaches. Are there any in the pipeline? we are doing a blue/grey HST set again as an eastern region 254, and extra mk3 coaches in ALL liveries. I've added the bold to Dave's comment to make this clearer. Edited September 22, 2012 by Kris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted September 23, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hi the current catalogue lists the following : 4P-005-000 MK 3 first FGW 411103 "G" 4P-005-001 Mk 3 Second FGW 42083 "E" NC216H FGW Mk3 Buffet #4021 the cat does have typo as the 4 refers to 4mm but this is an 2mm - well N gauge model Second should be standard and buffet model number is off old numbering system , the painted number #4021 is an error but i guess last three digits are 021, poss vehicle 40221 which is a 4 saloon window TRSB even though coach modelled is a TRFM (B)- discussion passim) These all for production by 2013 just leaving TGS for later- but hopefully not that much - Dave ?? Buffets reportedly not too far way so saving up for mine hope this helps Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hi Mattmeister, although you were asking about 'in the pipeline...' I can tell you that NC-213A and NC-213B are both Mk3 2nd class FGW Dynamic Lines coaches (42038 / 42296 respectively) and were released earlier this year. Not sure if there are still stocks around but if you look you may be lucky. Hope that's of use... Cheers, Ixion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Hi Mattmeister / Robert Shrives, regarding the Mk3 buffet, the Dapol price list quotes it as being: NC216H MK3 FIRST GREAT WESTERN MK3 BUFFET #40210' It also shows the other two coaches as: 2P-005-000 MK3 FIRST GREAT WESTERN 1ST CLASS 41103 'G' 2P-005-001 MK3 First Great Western 2nd Class 42083 'E' The pricelist is useful to cover some of the typos in the catalogue. Cheers, Ixion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmeister Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks Ixion and Robert Shrives for your information. I shall wait for these to appear and order a few of them. Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted October 4, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi gang, Rails of Sheffield and Hattons now showing XC First class coach in stock . Images shown - This correctly the TCC with two windows overprinted in window side colour black and yellow first class stripe over 5 windows only. This being the best way to quicly provide at normal viewing distance the catering car ( trolley stores) on the XC set. TCC - Trailer catering composite - my translation anyway! yes ordered one as well! FWIW Railtec have done a set of coach numbers to allow renumbering TS and to give rail alaphbet continuity on set includes TGS , TCC and TF numbers to do - and very good they look in front of me as I type! Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucazone Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Robert, I believe you are referin to the Farish coaches. This topic is regard Dapols Mk3 coaches, which we are in fact still waiting patiently for :/ Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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