JSpencer Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I've quickly scanned the 15 pages just in case there was an answer but..... For the Blue/Grey running numbers that Accurascale are doing in their first run.... does anyone know where they were located? (Actually I'm after blue greys known to have run in NSE areas.....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D400 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 hours ago, JSpencer said: I've quickly scanned the 15 pages just in case there was an answer but..... For the Blue/Grey running numbers that Accurascale are doing in their first run.... does anyone know where they were located? (Actually I'm after blue greys known to have run in NSE areas.....) They are all Western Region numbers so I would say all suitable for NSE areas! They have also done one (TSO 5491) in NSE branded Blue/Grey Basically you need all of them Bruce 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 5 hours ago, D400 said: They are all Western Region numbers so I would say all suitable for NSE areas! They have also done one (TSO 5491) in NSE branded Blue/Grey Basically you need all of them Bruce Superbe - thank you very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted September 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2021 7 hours ago, D400 said: They are all Western Region numbers so I would say all suitable for NSE areas! They have also done one (TSO 5491) in NSE branded Blue/Grey Basically you need all of them Bruce How many shares in Accurascale do you own? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium reddragon Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2021 Now wouldn't it be interesting if the Irish Mk 2b buffet car came in BR blue / Grey! I wonder what number series it could have been? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) The Irish buffet cars were modified mk2b FK's. They plated over the last two windows on the corridor side and put the serving area there. The toilet at that end was also removed and its window plated over: https://images.app.goo.gl/LpUeqBHWeFzaFqD96 https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/uploads/monthly_2014_12/4402_Tralee_080400.jpg.3b254ca18cfe894fbc41e4a9d53363f1.jpg https://images.app.goo.gl/bxZe3onywq6Wd467A I don't think such a custom arrangement ever ran on BR but I'm open to correction on that as I know next to nothing about BR coaching stock. There were two examples, 4401 (ex BR 19489/13489) and 4402 (ex BR 19497/13497) It could be that a subtle joke has flown over my head, in which case please disregard all of the above Edited November 11, 2021 by murphaph 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 WEST COAST VIBES - OO MARK 2Bs in WEST COAST RAILWAY LIVERY! Hi everyone, Mini Announcement time! Our Mark 2B coaches have caused quite the stir since we announced them in late August of this year, with a comprehensive list of of BR liveries offered on this missing link of Ready-to-Run coaching stock in 00/4mm. "But, what about us current day modellers?" Well, you have asked, so we have listened, We are now adding two new running numbers to our Mark 2B release programme, with two TSOs in West Coast Railways maroon livery! Due along with the rest of the range in Q3 2022 and priced £59.95 each for these high specification coaches, they will feature full interior lighting, stay alive capacitors, a wealth of separately applied details on both the exterior and interior, including etched metal parts, and more! Read more and pre-order here! https://accurascale.co.uk/blogs/news/west-coast-vibes-additional-mark-2b-coaches-announced Cheers! Fran 14 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium E100 Posted November 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2021 Could you just not @Accurascale Fran@McC ! I was able to resist until these as they were out of my region but now they aren't... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Really tempting. Still hoping for the three London Underground owned Mark 2B TSO carriages in Metropolitan Maroon (along with the Mark 2C FO). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted November 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2021 Well whats the point of money cluttering up my account when it could be in yours,are they here yet............. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: two TSOs in West Coast Railways maroon livery! I am pleased these have been announced. The question I have is (and probably not to the AS guys, but the wider population on here) is how best to go about assembling a realistic train with these. I.e. I am wondering whether combining these with the (coming at some point hopefully) Bachmann WCRC releases (Mk1 TSO,RMB and BSK & Mk2 TSO) to make a 6 coach train would be a better outcome than buying 3 each of these two releases. WCRC trains seem to be a bit of all sorts IIRC. I suppose the fact these are lit will make it more difficult to run them all together and make them look sensible. Edited November 18, 2021 by TomScrut 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 minute ago, TomScrut said: I am pleased these have been announced. The question I have is (and probably not to the AS guys, but the wider population on here) is how best to go about assembling a realistic train with these. I.e. I am wondering whether combining these with the (coming at some point hopefully) Bachmann WCRC releases (Mk1 TSO,RMB and BSK & Mk2 TSO) to make a 6 coach train would be a better outcome than buying 3 each of these two releases. WCRC trains seem to be a bit of all sorts IIRC. Hi Tom, WCRC run very mixed rakes, it's what appeals to me from a modelling POV for them to be honest. Nice mix of Mark 1s, Mark 2s, odd Mark 1 pullman etc. Cheers! Fran 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielP Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hi, Great to see more livery options. 5478 is not listed in the P5 2021 coaching stock book, is it no longer running on the mainline? (5487 is listed on page 30) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted November 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, TomScrut said: I am pleased these have been announced. The question I have is (and probably not to the AS guys, but the wider population on here) is how best to go about assembling a realistic train with these. I.e. I am wondering whether combining these with the (coming at some point hopefully) Bachmann WCRC releases (Mk1 TSO,RMB and BSK & Mk2 TSO) to make a 6 coach train would be a better outcome than buying 3 each of these two releases. WCRC trains seem to be a bit of all sorts IIRC. I suppose the fact these are lit will make it more difficult to run them all together and make them look sensible. Definitely mixed rakes as Fran says and many of the Mk1s have been modified to a greater or lesser extent. Being as Bachmann at least (not sure about Hornby) already have several WCRC vehicles will the AS models be colour matched to them? As Fran notes, a complete rake of WCRC MK2'S isnt a common sight. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Just now, MikeParkin65 said: will the AS models be colour matched to them? My 2 Bachmann WCRC 37s aren't the same colour anyway! However, are WCRCs coaching stock generally well matched colour wise anyway? I expect they will be but not sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, TomScrut said: I am pleased these have been announced. The question I have is (and probably not to the AS guys, but the wider population on here) is how best to go about assembling a realistic train with these. I.e. I am wondering whether combining these with the (coming at some point hopefully) Bachmann WCRC releases (Mk1 TSO,RMB and BSK & Mk2 TSO) to make a 6 coach train would be a better outcome than buying 3 each of these two releases. WCRC trains seem to be a bit of all sorts IIRC. I suppose the fact these are lit will make it more difficult to run them all together and make them look sensible. A couple of standard non kitchen met-cam pullmans, the RMB TSO & BSK then add the Accurascale releases and all you are missing is a modern image FO & Kitchen car. I have used an SK sides with an RU roof and floor to create kitchen car 99712. And I'm looking at getting an RFO to create 13220. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 @Accurascale Fran will the CDL lights function, I see they are too be tooled up but there's no mention of if they would function? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted November 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, TomScrut said: My 2 Bachmann WCRC 37s aren't the same colour anyway! However, are WCRCs coaching stock generally well matched colour wise anyway? I expect they will be but not sure. My impression is they are pretty well matched in real life. Like all paint, more vivid when fresh (so a newly painted coach will stand out) but rakes generally dully harmonious relieved only by the steam loco on the front (love diesel but dont like WCRC 'livery on them ::) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 13 minutes ago, XChris said: @Accurascale Fran will the CDL lights function, I see they are too be tooled up but there's no mention of if they would function? Hi @XChris, The are non functioning. Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkchinaclay Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: WEST COAST VIBES - OO MARK 2Bs in WEST COAST RAILWAY LIVERY! "But, what about us current day modellers?" Well, you have asked, so we have listened, We are now adding two new running numbers to our Mark 2B release programme, with two TSOs in West Coast Railways maroon livery! You really are spoiling some of us now guys! Unfortunately (or fortunately depending how you look at it) I don’t have a big enough layout to accommodate the full train, even if I could justify the purchase of a Bachmann WCRC 57/3 and their Mk1s to go with them. My only excuses for resisting you this time..! I know plenty do have the room though and they will snap these up! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted November 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 Drat. You gave just cost me another £122. Those are seriously good looking coaches. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted November 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) So will a WCRC 37 be joining them ? A very cool choice btw. Edited November 18, 2021 by adb968008 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted November 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, adb968008 said: So will a WCRC 37 be joining them ? A very cool choice btw. Perhaps in time we will get round to it. Cheers! Fran 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hi Fran and Co, This is another really useful and well timed announcement, having nicked the MK1’s I had to go into the SRPS rake. I was planning a mix of Pullman, MK 1 and MK2a’s for the mainline WCRC charter set and spotted the MK2b’s mixed in so these will fit perfectly and full the missing gap. Thanks Mark 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I have just started following this topic, so perhaps this has been discussed: what do I do with my Lima Mark 2Bs? Basket cases I suppose.... PBM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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