Ellis Clark Trains Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Evening all, Firstly, may I apologize for the delay in the first of these coaches getting to us. However, I am happy to announce that we now have in stock the first of the Crimson coaches, which includes the BS (Brake Seconds), SO (Second Opens) and S (Second) class coaches. The first of the lined maroon models are due in around 3 weeks. Amey started ringing around for pre-orders today, although due to Telford prep it has been difficult to get in touch with everyone! We will bring plenty down to Telford in case you wish to beat us to your order, otherwise we shall be calling on Monday. All the best, Ellis. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Great news. Looking forward to seeing them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) Just back from a great day at Telford. Look what’s getting shunted into Brighton Works.... Well done to all the team. Edited September 1, 2019 by The Bigbee Line 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Any news on the maroon versions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Clark Trains Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 18 hours ago, The Ghost of IKB said: Any news on the maroon versions? Hi there, Maroon, both lined and un-lined, BS, CL and S class coaches are all due in on Wednesday Cheers, Ellis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeseerider Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Hi All, Is it fair to assume that the specific diagram numbers for these new models won't be appropriate for the LMR since they aren't the Metrogauge version? From what I have learned (at least with the initial allocation) only metrogauge versions of the mk1 suburbans went to the LMR because of the clearance issues between St Albans and Moorgate. Or am I wrong, could these also be appropriate for a M prefixed number? I'm wanting a M region early 1950s rake. Thankfully my 1960s ER rake won't be so tricky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Ellis Clark Trains said: Hi there, Maroon, both lined and un-lined, BS, CL and S class coaches are all due in on Wednesday Cheers, Ellis. Brilliant! I'll be ordering mine at 9 am on wednesday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, seeseerider said: Hi All, Is it fair to assume that the specific diagram numbers for these new models won't be appropriate for the LMR since they aren't the Metrogauge version? From what I have learned (at least with the initial allocation) only metrogauge versions of the mk1 suburbans went to the LMR because of the clearance issues between St Albans and Moorgate. Or am I wrong, could these also be appropriate for a M prefixed number? I'm wanting a M region early 1950s rake. Thankfully my 1960s ER rake won't be so tricky. No Composites were built to Metrogauge. Standard dimensioned lots on the shorter underframe included M41000-41014. The Brake Second included M43360-43367 to Metrogauge. Standard dimensioned lots on the shorter underframe included M43226-432259, 43267-43299, 43300-43310. The Second (compartment) included M46299-46306 to Metrogauge. Standard dimensioned lots on the shorter underframe included M46063-46084. The Second Open included M48035-48042 to Metrogauge with the other two lots allocated to the WR. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeseerider Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Pint of Adnams said: The Second Open included M48035-48042 to Metrogauge with the other two lots allocated to the WR. Thank you Pint of Adnams, so I just need to avoid the SO for the LMR. I’m glad I still have options. I will be researching where the non-metrogauge M coaches were in service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Clark Trains Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Good evening all, Excellent news - the first of the Maroon lined and un-lined suburbans are now in stock! This includes, in both liveries, Brake Seconds, Composites with Lavatory, Seconds, and of course Set A, which is made-up by one of each plus an extra brake second. Amey started ringing round for pre-orders today, but due to the sheer number, will have to continue tomorrow - as always, you can beat us to it and order through the website, or call between 9 - 5 tomorrow. All the best, Ellis. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeseerider Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I received my new crimson and un-lined maroon sets yesterday. Initial impressions very strong. I'm delighted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeseerider Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Here are a few quick photos. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted October 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2019 They look excellent with the weathering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Clark Trains Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Evening all, The Darstaed Mk1 Suburbans in BR blue are now in stock. Six coach types to choose from, all are now listed for sale on the website. We have also taken delivery of the Crimson composite lavatory coaches, which join the current line-up currently listed on our website. All the best, Ellis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Hi all, I was just wondering, and dare I ask? Is the height of the Suburbans scaled/has the bogie height/relative height matter been sorted since the MK1s? They look very good in most regards, but it's often hard to tell from photos (without locos etc). Also does anyone know if the WR or SR (regions) ever ran these in two car sets, akin to the exGWR B-Sets?? Or were they run in three car sets? Many thanks in anticipation. Atvb CME. Edited November 14, 2019 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Clark Trains Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 5 hours ago, CME and Bottlewasher said: Hi all, I was just wondering, and dare I ask? Is the height of the Suburbans scaled/has the bogie height/relative height matter been sorted since the MK1s? They look very good in most regards, but it's often hard to tell from photos (without locos etc). Also does anyone know if the WR or SR (regions) ever ran these in two car sets, akin to the exGWR B-Sets?? Or were they run in three car sets? Many thanks in anticipation. Atvb CME. Hi there, Happy to confirm these are fully to scale. Correct height, width and length, alongside correct scale bogies (also available separately) and scale wheels. There's a couple of pics of them on our website's gallery page, also there's a few that have been posted on the Gauge O Guild forum. We're currently updating and adding more to our gallery page. There's also a video of them running on Grindley Brook, which can be found on our Facebook page. Not sure how many the Western region used in rakes - the Southern region opted for the 63ft suburbans however. All the best, Ellis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastdax Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hi Ellis, Will you have a good range of 57' suburbans for sale at Warley? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Clark Trains Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Fastdax said: Hi Ellis, Will you have a good range of 57' suburbans for sale at Warley? Thanks. Hi Duncan, We will indeed! Although, if there's any particular coach type/livery you're interested in, please feel free to let me know. I can then hold them back (no obligation of course) until you've had a look. All the best, Ellis. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Clark Trains Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 Afternoon all, We've just received the final delivery of Mk1 Suburbans! This now means that all coach types and liveries are now in stock. All the best, Ellis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Ellis kindly gave us two MK1 Suburban's to review for the MIOG website and has allowed us to give them away via the MIOG website. As Ellis says its 'our little way of doing something positive during the current Worldwide situation'. Our review is here: http://www.modernimageogauge.co.uk/darstaed-suburban.html And you can enter the competition here: http://www.modernimageogauge.co.uk/competition.html Entries close on the 3rd April 2020 at 23:59 Winner will be drawn on the 4th April 2020 and announced via our Facebook page, Please note the winner will be contact by the email address and phone number provided. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjlf1 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Hi All, Just wondering if anybody else has had a similar issue to me with getting the roofs off their Mk.1 suburbans? (for installing passengers, toning down the lighting, etc). As per the instructions, the roof is held on with captive screws at each end which can be reached with a long screwdriver up thru' the floor (after the bogies have been removed) - no problem there - the same as the mainline coaches. However, on the Brake Second, and Second coaches, the 'path' for the screwdriver is partially blocked by the seating in the end compartments making it impossible to get even the smallest 'drive up thru the whole. Actually a relatively large Philips/posidrive screwdriver is needed due to the size of the screw head. As you can see from the attached pic, I ended up having to poke a drill thru' the hole in the floor and take a chunk out of the seat. Apart from the obvious visual issue, the process created hundreds of particles of plastic swarf which distributed itself around the inside of the coach, and which has proven very fiddly to remove (If you don't it looks awful, which destroys the otherwise excellent interior ambiance of the coach). Has anybody had the same problem, and if so did you find a way around it without resorting to surgery? Thanks James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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