Henners84 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Interested to hear your thoughts (started a similar thread on the Hornby page)... Are we going to get other suggestions than the mk1 which is my current favourite (although I question the height)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 The problem with the Mk1's is the difficulty in dismantling to paint interiors and add passengers, by contrast the Mk2 & 2a are easy to get into. My favourite Baccy coach are the Met Cam Pullmans. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2021 I wish manufacturers would make coaches with removable roofs, and for that matter locos with removable cab roofs, to facilitate getting inside to paint interiors, add passenger/crews and so on. As for coaches, I'm impressed with the only Bachmann one I have, an A38 auto trailer that sadly doesn't get much use because it is a little out of period for my layout. Bachmann make more of the locos and wagons I want than any other manufacturer, but my particular demands do not play to their coach range, mostly met by Hornby or Comet kits. Hornby seem to have the edge in terms of NPCCS for my particular needs as well. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big James Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 For me the Bachmann birdcage coaches are my favourite out of my coaching stock. Big James 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
walrus Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 The Inspection Coach for me….. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted July 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2021 It’s the new Bulleid coaches as I have been lucky enough to have seen and handled them… 7 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henners84 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Are the current thompsons any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Mk2f coaches for me although I do like the Mk2a and the Porthole stock. I agree with the Mk1 requiring Krypton Factor levels of effort to get them apart. I needed to install a battery operated lighting unit into an RBR to go with the DCC 2Fs and it was like trying to prize open a bank vault with a plastic knife. When the battery runs out I suspect it'll suddenly suffer a lighting circuit electrical fault and close the buffet after dark. The 2f coaches though are superb, really good quality. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, Henners84 said: Are the current thompsons any good? Yes. Although I already had half a dozen Comet ones so not bought as many as I would have done otherwise. The "teak effect" versions are very well done. Portholes are good as well. Managed to pick another Blood and Custard one up in the TMC sale for about half price as well as a Hawksworth auto trailer. I also like the BR Mark One Sleepers. Although watch the roofs as some of them have the wrong roof ducting. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Right Away Posted July 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2021 At present, I would plump for the ex SECR “Birdcages”. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 The only B coaches that I have are the birdcages. I’d consider the Bulleids when available but, since I’m already 57, I may not still be around when they finally get here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted July 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, truffy said: I’d consider the Bulleids when available but, since I’m already 57, I may not still be around when they finally get here. My condolences on having been given such a short life expectancy... 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted July 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2021 Another vote for the MetCamm Pullmans from me - a complete range enabling a realistic train to be made up, reliable smooth running and superb livery application. Also in comparison to the equivalent thread on the Hornby forum the detail on Bachmann coaches is more robust. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) On 03/07/2021 at 22:21, Henners84 said: Are the current thompsons any good? Yes. Pity maroon and BGs and RFs weren't done. Edited August 25, 2021 by davidw Correction 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted August 25, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2021 I like the Portholes myself. Fantastic runners, fantastic detail, simple assembly and set up for easy lighting. They got a bad rep for being wrong price at the wrong time, not once but thrice, but imo its up there with the 3MT as best Bachmann loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted August 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2021 14 hours ago, davidw said: Yes. Pity maroon and BGs and RFs weren't done. Surprised more effort hasnt gone into getting maroon versions into the market - so common in photo's of trains from the period across all BR regions and with the V2 imminent a boost in complimentary sales would seem likely. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, MikeParkin65 said: Surprised more effort hasnt gone into getting maroon versions into the market - so common in photo's of trains from the period across all BR regions and with the V2 imminent a boost in complimentary sales would seem likely. I did speak to Bachmann pre Covid. It was implied that we'd see them before the V2. Doesn't seem to have happened. The hobby is "loco-centric" may be the judgement is there's more money in locos. Bachmann coaches are tending to be very pricy - aren't they all. Fortunately I've two full comet kits done with a couple more to do and loads of resided old tooling and new tooling Thompsons that I've resided. I'd still like a few more though and I don't really want to go to the effort that's been needed on those Ive already done! Edited August 26, 2021 by davidw 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 No question about it for me, easily the Mk2Fs ... just superb coaches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted August 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, GordonC said: No question about it for me, easily the Mk2Fs ... just superb coaches Yes they are very good, but for me they aren't the "best" because the glazing could be slightly more flush. Compare them to the Hornby version. If NPCCS counts, I'd say the PMV. But going by the images we've seen, I'm with Graham Muz and expect the Bulleids to be the best so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willjam39 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Birdcages for me Lovely looking coaches. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 158 productions Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 11:45, brushman47544 said: Yes they are very good, but for me they aren't the "best" because the glazing could be slightly more flush. Compare them to the Hornby version. If NPCCS counts, I'd say the PMV. But going by the images we've seen, I'm with Graham Muz and expect the Bulleids to be the best so far. And they ride slightly too high, it’s nit picking (I own a few and love them). But at £94 rrp, it is a flaw. But it’s due to the pick ups, that also make them fantastic. So swings and roundabouts I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted August 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) On 03/07/2021 at 15:12, w124bob said: The problem with the Mk1's is the difficulty in dismantling to paint interiors and add passengers I would go the other way the Mk1s are actually very well designed - no fiddly clips to break (like Hornby) plus sides which could be separated from the roof and interior held in by a couple of screws under the bogies. Yes getting the water tank fillers out of the roof or body ends could sometimes be a bit tricky but generally speaking its wasn't too much trouble. However - due to complaints from some modellers I understand Bachmann now glue the sides to the roof and roof to the ends (which are part of the chassis moulding making disassembly considerably harder and more likely you will break something in the process. Edited August 29, 2021 by phil-b259 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted August 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 21:19, adb968008 said: I like the Portholes myself. Fantastic runners, fantastic detail, simple assembly and set up for easy lighting. They got a bad rep for being wrong price at the wrong time, not once but thrice, but imo its up there with the 3MT as best Bachmann loco. Only downside was the flimsy bogie design of the first run (since modified I believe) which in effect was missing bracing at the coupling end thus allowing the sides to flex and the wheels to fall out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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