RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted November 3, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2013 I know this might sound like a strange question - and I'm mainly asking out of curiosity (I don't want anyone going out of their way on my behalf) - but I hope my question isn't actually as crazy as it appears. In recent months, there's been a bit of fuss about a cheap OO model of a BR Mk.1 SK. There have also been a number of posts suggesting that these models might be able to be converted into other designs of coach - with a TSO being one suggestion as an end product. Meanwhile, the Churnet Valley Railway website includes some photographs of a FK to FO conversion: http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/carriage-wagon. I don't pretend to know much about BR Mk.1 coaches - but I'd be very surprised if this were the only coach that had been converted into a different design. What I'm wondering is: whether anyone knows of any other BR Mk.1 coaches being converted from corridor to open configuration; if anyone has heard of any SK to TSO conversions; whether any such conversions were carried out while in BR (or any successor TOC) use - and whether roof vents would have been altered at the same time. I hope you don't mind me asking. Many thanks, Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 1. Yes 2. Yes 3. Three FKs were covereted to semi open lounges by BR but the only conversion SK conversion to TSO on the mainline I am aware of is 18806 which was rebulit with the insides of 4936 by WC in the 90s-ish. There are quite a few coaches in preservation/charter stock with significantly changed interiors, chect the VCT preserved coaches database. 4. Unlikely except for something like 13321 which was converted from a FK to kicthen car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 How about the trailer seconds from the Kent Coast EMUs, converted from compartment to open on refurbishment. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted November 4, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thank you both - for your helpful, informative, answers - and for your trouble - greatly appreciated. Regards, Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Don't forget the Bullion Vans, SR Trailer Luggage Vans and some CarFlats (?) - starting out in life as Mk1 coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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