RMweb Gold Argos Posted July 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2018 I'm currently in an email conversation with Jim Smellie of Caley Coaches ( http://www.caleycoaches.co.uk/coaches.php ) with a view to getting some of his 4mm scale coaches shot down to 2mm. Jim reckons on a minimum order of 10 coaches (any from his range). I've identified 6 I would like to order which leaves 4 slots. Is anyone else interested? If so please PM me. Please note this will be etched sides and ends only, and will not be produced until Jim places a larger order to keep costs down. Thanks Angus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Argos Posted July 21, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) By way of update, Jim has let me know he will probably be in a position to produce the etches end of September/October this year. Interest has been shown for a another few coaches so I'll definitely be progressing. Don't be shy if you want to add to the order! Edited July 21, 2018 by Argos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Are the bogies for these standard Fox 8'? Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Are the bogies for these standard Fox 8'? As far as I can establish from Mike Willams' book, all the 57' stock had 8ft Fox bogies. The Grampian, Edinburgh & Glasgow and slip coaches were all on 6 wheeled bogies. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Argos Posted July 22, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2018 Hi Chris and Jim, According to Mike William's book (Chapter 11) some 57' stock was built after 1914 (though mostly post war) on 10' bogies although it seems some diagram batches were also turned out with the standard 8' Fox bogie. I don't think the 10' version is available in 2mm but it isn't necessary unless you are looking to model a 10' version for variety. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hi Chris and Jim, According to Mike William's book (Chapter 11) some 57' stock was built after 1914 (though mostly post war) on 10' bogies although it seems some diagram batches were also turned out with the standard 8' Fox bogie. I don't think the 10' version is available in 2mm but it isn't necessary unless you are looking to model a 10' version for variety. In my case, producing different bogies is not a major problem. I am thinking about some of the 12 wheeler non-corridor stock. DId the Caley really make its passengers travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh without a corridor? Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Argos Posted July 23, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hi Chris, The rational behind the lack of corridors seems to be:- - The journey was less than hour so movement between carriages was not necessary. - The busy route demanded high seating capacity - Presumably speed of embarkation was also a consideration reducing stop time at stations. Apart from the lack of corridors they appear to have been very high spec carriages for the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Argos Posted September 27, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2018 Jim Smellie of Caledonian Coaches is now ready to start working up the artwork ready to send off to the etchers. So last call for any interest. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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