locoman12a

I have bought a buffet coach on common wealth bogies & i compared this coach beside a Heljan coach has anyone done this? & i was completely surprised to find The Darstead one  was quite a bit higher like about a scale 6in ! & they would stand out quite a bit if you mix the two ! in rake.

Darstead know about this & will supply replacement springs hen they become available , to lower the bogies slightly i have some doubt if this will work?I don't know how if the mk1 bogies are the same? a complete rake of Darsted  would probably look ok but the height difference will show up against locos & other stock say vans?

Will i make further purchases i think i will wait awhile to see what developes?

Another one to add to your list DJP.

Doug

i have buffet  coach  2weeks old with commonwelth bogies & it's a big one! looks like i need some replacement springs mentioned.