LucasK

15 hours ago, Graham_Muz said:

 

It enables the coupling mounting block to be set further back so the coupling bar face does not protrude past the buffer faces to much, or be too intrusive when the tension lock coupling is removed,  which are often seen as a negatives on other wagons. Either way a manufacturer cannot win it seems.

I can totally appreciate that in both cases for the overall appearance. It just seems to defeat the benefit of having nem pockets when at a non-standard height. In either case it's not the end of the world and won't prevent me from picking up a couple.

Anyone else notice the cranked coupling on the lswr vans, I'm little surprised by that and a little disappointed.

On 16/04/2022 at 11:16, KymN said:

 

I know I shouldn't argue with the folk that are becoming one of the better UK manufacturers, but I think that Rapido has picked the wrong horse here.  Close enough in this case would produce a workable solution for the many Kadee users, whereas strictly following a standard won't.  Nevertheless I have ordered the AMF87 product (I hope - I don't speak French!).

Just wondered how you got on with these? I'm in a identical situation and looking at options

Cheers,
Lucas

Read through most of the topic but may have missed a comment, anyone think it odd that they didn't release the 4wheel brake variant in SR olive green?