Ellis Clark Trains

Hi all,

Thank you for all the comments.

I have a trip to the factory coming up soon, so I will be asking the question on this blue/grey buffet.

We're a fan of doing something "different", so I'll see if it's possible.

Stay tuned.

All the best,

Ellis.

Good morning everyone.

As I'm sure you will have seen, included with the latest Guild 0 Gazette is our latest 8 page booklet!

Within this is our latest announcement, which is...

LNER/BR Thompson Mainline Coaches!

The main details however, are as follows:

RRP: £199 each, with the teak coach price TBC

Release date: Q1/2 2020

Specifications:

1. Finely detailed brass sides - professionally painted and lined
2. Brass luggage racks
3. Fully detailed die-cast under-frame
4. Super detailed interiors with installed lighting
5. Compensated die-cast bogies
6. Super detailed door hinges
7. Magnetic coupling corridor connectors
8. Capable of running on Peco 2nd radius curves
9. Brake ends and full brakes with detachable plug in rear light
10. Sprung buffers
11. Sheet of waterslide transfers
12. Kadee couplings fitted as standard - link couplings available separately

Coach Variants: (all produced in simulated teak, crimson/cream and maroon)

1. TK (Third Class)
2. BCK (Brake Composite Corridor)
3. BG (Full Brake) - also produced in Crimson and Blue liveries
4. BTK (Brake Third Corridor)
5. FK (First Class)
6. RB (Restaurant Buffet)
7. RF (Restaurant First with Kitchen)
8. RTO (Restaurant Third Open)
9.  

I've attached a few CADs below, with more information and pics on the website. Or click HERE.

What do we all think to this latest announcement?

All the best,
Ellis.

15 hours ago, wychcan said:

Is there any chance of a rerun of the Mark 1 coaches?

Have sent a couple of emails about these but no response as yet

thanks

Nigel

Hi Nigel,

Very sorry for the delay in replying - I have just seen your email.

We are currently working on a re-run, due in about 5-6 months time.

Would you like to email me your requirements and I'd be happy to put your name down for some.

Kindest regards,

Ellis.

Good evening all,

We have just received from Darstaed the first production samples for the forthcoming Suburbans.

We've posted pictures on the website for your viewing.

The first batch is currently being assembled and we hope to have these in 3 - 4 weeks.

All the best,

Ellis.

Hi All,

Just a quick one to let you know that the Intercity liveried coaches are now in stock (less the CK and SK coaches due in a week or so).

All other types are now available on the website, with Sleeper coaches due in a fortnight.

All the best,

Ellis.

Evening all,

We've just received some updated CAD drawings for the upcoming Darstaed 57' BGs.

These, currently expected between March and May, will now be fitted with brass bars to the insides of the windows.

They will also be fitted with the brand new diecast Mk1 bogies and scale wheels (24.5mm diameter over tyres) which will also be fitted to the suburbans.

For more info and CAD drawings for all the liveries click HERE.

What do you all think?

All the best,
Ellis.

Good Evening all,

Thought I'd do a little update on the Mk1s.

We now have in stock catering vehicles in the 5 main liveries - these have joined the current line up of TSOs, BCKs, FKs and some remaining CKs, SKs and BSKs.

This now means that still to come are the 57' BGs (which have now been reduced to £169 each), Sleepers, Intercity liveried stock and the limited edition West Highland stock.

For the remainder of this month we will be receiving a small number of re-run coaches to replace the most popular sold out models - a list of these can be found by clicking here

In a couple of days I'll also have some more news on the 57' BGs, including some new CAD images.

All the best,
Ellis.

Evening All,

Just a quick one.

After much demand we have decided to do a very short re-run of the Darstaed Mk1 Coaches.

We are also producing some fitted with CW bogies straight from the factory.

Click here to see the pre-order listing I have just made on the website, detailing what will be available.

We're expecting these within the next month or so.

Hope you've all had a great Christmas!

All the best,
Ellis.

Afternoon all,

Continuing on from the maroon and blood and custard stock updates, we've now just had into stock more Southern green and chocolate and cream liveried coaches.

These include the TSOs, FKs and BCKs, which are all now on the website.

All the best,
Ellis.

Afternoon everyone,

My mistake on this one, I mixed up the transfer sheets when sending these to my weathering chap.

Usually they get checked, but sods law on this one he trusted me giving him the numbers and I gave him the wrong ones! Doh!

They're getting renumbered next week.

Cheers,

Ellis.

Hi People,

So all the coaches come un-numbered with a transfer sheet so you can pick your own.

The weathered and numbered versions on my website have been done by one of our weathering guys using a train spotting "bible" if you will, but I'll double check this.

Cheers,

Ellis.

Many of the MK 1 coaches in your display, above, have totally fictional numbers, how come ?.

Hi Trevor,

I don't quite follow, which display is this?

Kindest regards,

Ellis.

Evening all,

We have received the CAD images for the catering vehicle interiors.

These are available for pre-order now and expected to arrive mid to late September.

What do we think?

Cheers,

Ellis.

Afternoon all,

We've just received the blood and custard TSOs and FKs.

These are built without window rims and are available to purchase on the website now.

All the best,

Ellis.

Good morning everyone,

This morning we received the T0 (1st sample) of the upcoming BR 57' Mk1 Suburban coach.

Please note that since this sample was made the weld lines on the roofs have been made much finer.

What does everyone think?

Your comments will be much appreciated.

Kindest regards,
Ellis.

Good morning all,

We've just had come into stock the Darstaed Mk1 TSOs and FKs in maroon livery!

If you have placed a pre-order Paddy will be attempting to contact you today or tomorrow - although please feel free to call the office on 01756 701451 if you want to beat him to it!

They are also now available to purchase through the website.

Click here to see the new arrivals and full Darstaed range of Mk1s.

Close to follow this month and early next month will be the TSOs and FKs in the other four main liveries.

Cheers,

Ellis.

Afternoon everyone,

To kick off this new page dedicated to the Darstaed 7mm Mk1 Mainline coaches please see attached pictures of the sleeper coaches and interiors.

Available in maroon and blue/grey and expected to be in stock the first week of December.

These will be produced in very limited quantities so we would recommend pre-ordering (no deposit needed).

For more info click here.

Any questions please feel free to ask!

Cheers,

Ellis.

Good afternoon all,

I have just received the first computer generated images for the upcoming BR Mk1 57' Suburban Coaches from Darstaed.

Your comments and opinions would be welcomed.

Kindest regards
Ellis.

and can you explain what "standard" as I cannot find a review of the Mk1s  on here.  Looking at that photo unless its distorted the sides look bulbous the gangways from the side look OK but from the end view they look a mess due to the gap free mechanism needlessly built in.  If the outer gangway was sprung then that alone with close coupling should eliminate any gaps.  Is this what you are referring to or are there other issues?

Hi there,

If you click here: https://www.ellisclarktrains.co.uk/collections/darstaed-7mm-o-gauge-finescale-coaches You'll find plenty of pictures of the Mk1's in various liveries at different angles.

There have been reviews in most magazines now, most recently was the review in the Gauge O Guild where they were very well received.

Please feel free to get in touch if we can help with anything.

Kindest regards,

Ellis.

Good afternoon all,

As many may (or may not yet) have seen, we have recently announced the next Darstaed project, available exclusively through ourselves, Ellis Clark Trains.

We are happy to reveal that coach in question is the BR Mk1 Suburban!

Continuing on from the successful Mk1's we aim to release these coaches in quarter 4 of this year at a price of £169 each.

Pre-orders are available immediately with no upfront payment - this can be done via the website, over the phone or through email.

All details and specifications can be found on the website (ellisclarktrains.com)

What do we all think to the announcement?

Kindest regards,
Ellis.

Afternoon all,

Good news! The Mk1 Set As in Maroon livery are now in stock.

We will also have a few BSK, CK and SK coaches available separately.

For anyone with a pre-order, Paddy will be on the phone this afternoon/tomorrow morning to put everything through.

Images and details available here: https://www.ellisclarktrains.co.uk/...uge-mk1-coaches-set-a-4-coaches-maroon-livery

What do we think?

Cheers,
Ellis.