STRAT'71

I agree the Jinty is over priced and is it just me but when you try the MK1 coach on their curved track it derails(think either the bogie hasn't got enough travel or the track radius is too tight for the coach?)

 

I have had no problems, but it has been said that if you remove the spring from the coupling assembly, this helps.

Just seen this Mk1 coach painted in Engineers green on E-bay item number 310887359312

I like that.

I like that

 

A new part work is out that has a model of Mallard in OO gauge with the first issue.

It only cost

One of the problems with model railways is the compulsion to keep to a particular era or region.

Some of the alternative schemes can be most attractive, as above.

I suppose the only answer is to have that magical preserved railway, where nothing is prohibited, even Thomas.

Thanks andymac.

Please keep them coming.

Lovely idea, to encourage people to enter this fascinating hobby.  However, living in London, space is limited and homes generally don't have large out buildings etc.  Albeit OO Gauge, it is still far too large.  To have focused on a smaller layout, with better quality products would  have been substantially better.  N Gauge may have been a better alternative as more can be fitted into a smaller area, one of the principle reasons why N Gauge has gained in popularity.  One could readily build a very decent model railway for

Thank you for the updates.

It looks pretty good for a Railroad coach.

I wonder how many other people have bought Bachmann coaches to go with these.

With so many variations possible, maybe I should have bought a few more.

I thought you must have been extra busy.

Please post any more you come across.

I think the coaches in green look really good.

 

Those look really good.

Did you airbrush the sides?

I love the weathered roofs. Very effective.

The three Hornby Hawksworth coach I have just received from Hattons each cost less than that.

They are gorgeous.

You can get the Bachmann Mk1 for less that that.

Some people and their money.

Great pictures there.

A medium grey seems to be in the majority, but some look lighter, and some look darker grey like yours.

I was tempted to paint the next three a darker shade like yours, but now think not.

As an aside, these cheap coaches are costing me loads.

I have purchased the following,

1. Bachmann maroon Mk1 brake van as in photos to go with three of these.

2. Bachmann SR green Mk1 restaurant car to make a rake of four.

3. Another Maunsell to make a rake of four.

4. Waiting on three Hawksworth coaches (may get a fourth or use one of these)

A rake of four coaches is just about right for my small layout.

I think when I run mine I will us that type of coupling.

How can people on this forum say that these coaches will never look like a proper Mk1 coach when yours look really good. 

I think I've made a mistake on mine because I have done the colour of the roofs a lot darker than yours. Still never mind I think most of the coaches run with different colour roofs in any case.

Thanks for your kind comments.

The colour of the roof is one of those things that perplexes me.

I painted mine to match the Bachmann, yet I have seen many photos of the prototypes with roofs like yours.

My green Bachmann Mk1s look different again, and my Maunsells also different.

I wish someone could explain how it works.

One with Bachmann Brake.

Another pair.

With Bachmann again.

Notice use of Bachmann close pipe couplings.

Very effective.

Managed to finish the first three.

Very pleased with them, especially for the price.

I will upload some photos tomorrow.

I still have another three to do, which will be Midlands.

Applied some of the transfers.

What a nightmare. They so small and hard to handle.

The thought of applying the coach numbers, individually to six sides is most daunting.

Any tips?

I have two that need the roof painting and transfers plus I have another two that I'm going to try turning into deparmental coaches and I will be filling the windows then paint them into departmental colours. 

I will be interested as to how you do that.

When they are done you will have to upload some photos of them.

Will do.

The transfers arrived today.

Just had a play to see how they work. The numbering looks fiddly.

I should be OK when I figure out the carriage numbers. The Brake van is E201011, so I guess that is the Eastern Region.

Painted the door handles, which look fine.

I have sprayed the roofs to try and match the roof of the Bachmann weathered brake composite I have just purchased to go with them..

Looks so much better, and the piping looks more realistic now.

Thanks for the link to the Peco interiors. These are on ebay for

On Track doesn't stock them, going to the supplier to get them for me.

Could take 14 Days.

No hurry, as I still have to do some painting.

What colour green are BR(SR) coaches?

This is a list of retail shops that have them in stock.

 

hmrs.org.uk

247developments.co.uk

tower-models.com

petersspares.com

 

Hope this is some help.

Kind regards

Andy

I have placed an order with On Tracks.co.uk but am not sure if they have them, or have to get them in. Might know tomorrow.

Peters Spares are out of stock.

I wonder if loads of buyers of a certain magazine have bought them all up.

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

William.

Hi I found some fox water slide transfers but they are a bit pricey.

codes are.

FRH4027/1W Mk1 BR coach numbers in yellow for the Weston region

I have bought eight of these, and have changed the couplings to the 36-060 Bachmann Spare Branchline Coach