trent Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hi guys Apologies in advance for the stupid question but no amount of web searching has provide a firm answer. I'd like to put together a rake of coaches similar to what's used on current mainline steam railtours behind such beasties as Britannia, DoNZ etc but am unsure of which type/model of coaches to acquire. There seems to be an ever increasing array of coaches in both cream/crimson and maroon with and without BR crests used so could someone please comment of what's prototypical and whether plumping for Bachmann or Hornby is the best bet? Any help you can provide much appreciated! Thanks Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Here's the list of coaching stock currently used on main line tours. It shouldn't be too difficult to model a real set, plus the odd support coach. http://www.uksteam.info/tours/trs12.htm#chs Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Certainly Bachmann are your best bet for Mk1s as they do a larger range of types to a better quality. Both companies' Pullmans are fantastic. Though avoid Hornby's 12 wheelers for modern mainline use! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 7, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2012 Bachy Mk1's are a good start for West Coast coaches - although they'll need some detail removing on the ends - such as footsteps. Here's a couple of the WCRC fleet. Precision labels do some WCRC transfers, but not certain if they do the Hogwarts emblem that some carried a couple of years ago. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks guys. Your replies are much appreciated. Cheers Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWJ Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Some 'main line steam' products I can think of: Hornby's West Coast Railways Pullman MkIID coach packs Bachmann's Limited Edition NRM Support Coach Hornby's Pullmans (including Brighton Belle trailer car used in VSOE set) Hornby's West Coast Railways MkI coaches, as sold with Harry Potter train sets (and possibly with the 'Tornado' train pack?) Some of these are more accurate models than others but they'll help you to create a train which isn't just made up of stock in 1950s-60s condition. For a higher level of accuracy you could detail and/or re-paint standard Bachmann MkIs, MkIIs and Met-Cam Pullmans. The most visible 'modern' additions are Commonwealth or B4 bogies, orange cantrail stripes, overhead warning stickers, TOPS-style data panels, air brake equipment, Electric Train Heating (ETH) connectors and removed periscopes/roof ribs. Most WCRC MkIs also have handles removed from the central doors and the ends painted maroon rather than black. Some excellent modelling on this thread: http://www.rmweb.co....l-baby-warship/ Cheers, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sometimes there is a rake almost in the same colours. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/image/31842-britannia-70000-pompey-pacific-near-bath/ This formation was largely chocolate and cream with a carmine and crimson brake (support coach at the back). I think that the leading coach was a Mark 2. But what I rarely enjoy seeing is the multi coloured stock seen here. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/image/31490-the-duke-at-the-towy-estuary-29-8-2011/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thank again for the replies. At Will - unfortunately I don't have the time but more importantly the skill to modifiy coaches so given Bachmann coaches have the edge over Hornby I'll probably plump for a number of those. At mow - I agree, I think it looks awful when you see a rake comprising of different schemes. Cheers Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hi guys, Quick revamp for this topic. Can anyone confirm (in order from tender) the WCR coaches that have been hauled by Scotsman over the last couple of weeks or so. Thanks Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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