Dapol Maunsell coaches

Started by Dorsetmike, September 12, 2013, 08:43:24 PM

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Dorsetmike

Caz, If you want to make up a set that actually existed with all the correct running numbers then you would need to do a bit of renumbering as Dapol have only produced part of set 469, you'd need 2 more FKs, and the other brake 3rd and TK, and renumber the FKs, I think the numbers were quoted earlier in this thread.

If however you just want a longer rake and are not too worried about prototypical running numbers then I would suggest a second 3rd brake, and 1st corridor and the 2 compos, that will give you an 8 coach rake with all running numbers different. Dapol have provided 2 running numbers of each type of coach so far, so an 8 coach rake should be OK, just make sure you order the numbers not in the set you have. The 4 wheel brake van is OK with the coaches or you could indulge in an Etched pixels bogie brake: if you already have one of the earlier Dapol SR 4 wheel CCTs, that can run as well as or instead of the brake van, with the third brakes having guards accommodation the 4 wheel brake is only extra luggage or parcels space!

You could run a parcels/vans train using CCTs and a 4 wheel brake, even add in some other vans, like fish or refrigerated, assuming they are all "fitted" (i.e. have vacuum brakes) that can run at passenger speeds.
Cheers MIKE
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talisman56

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To complete set 469 in its original formation you will need to add one more FK (7666), 2x TK (2349/2351) and a BTK (4049). The formations of the Worthing and Eastbourne sets were (according to Gould and King):

469: BTK 4048-TK 2351-TK 2350-FK 7667-FK 7665-FK 7666-TK 2349-BTK 4049
470: BTK 4050-TK 2355-FK 7674-FK 7673-FK 7672-FK 7671-TK 2354-BTK 4051

The ones in bold are available from Dapol.

There were also Pullmans (one Kitchen First, one Parlour Third) inserted in the rakes in service (these varied according to which ones were available).

470 only lasted on the Eastbourne run for a matter of months until it came to grief in Lewes tunnel (clearance issues), after which it was transferred to Worthing.
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Caz

Thanks for all the answers, one last query, I've got the Class N 2-6-0 1406 in SR Olive green with slope-sided tender on order, would this be a suitable loco to pull them?
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talisman56

Most definitely - got one of those on order myself...  :)

...and a 'Schools'...
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UPINSMOKE

Quote from: talisman56 on February 19, 2015, 09:08:11 PM
Most definitely - got one of those on order myself...  :)

...and a 'Schools'...

Where is the best place to order the Class N 2-6-0 1406 in SR Olive green. Would be interested in one myself.
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Caz

Quote from: UPINSMOKE on February 19, 2015, 09:13:35 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on February 19, 2015, 09:08:11 PM
Most definitely - got one of those on order myself...  :)

...and a 'Schools'...

Where is the best place to order the Class N 2-6-0 1406 in SR Olive green. Would be interested in one myself.

Mine's on order with Hatton's where I get most of my stuff, fast and reliable.
Caz
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Claywell, High Hackton & Bampney Intro
Hackton info
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Karhedron

Quote from: UPINSMOKE on February 19, 2015, 09:13:35 PM
Where is the best place to order the Class N 2-6-0 1406 in SR Olive green. Would be interested in one myself.
In an ideal world, your local model shop. Failing that any of the big box shifters. I gave had good service from Hattons and Rails of Sheffield in the past.
Quote from: ScottyStitch on September 29, 2015, 11:28:46 AM
Well, that's just not good enough. Some fount of all knowledge you are!  :no:  ;)

talisman56

Quote from: UPINSMOKE on February 19, 2015, 09:13:35 PM
Quote from: talisman56 on February 19, 2015, 09:08:11 PM
Most definitely - got one of those on order myself...  :)

...and a 'Schools'...

Where is the best place to order the Class N 2-6-0 1406 in SR Olive green. Would be interested in one myself.

I usually order from Kernow or Model Railways Direct.
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CarriageShed

Quote from: talisman56 on February 19, 2015, 09:19:50 PM
I usually order from Kernow or Model Railways Direct.

Kernow always seems to be a pound or three more expensive than Hattons. MRD can be quite expensive on postage. I've got an N Class on pre-order with Hattons.

Mr chapman

Osborn's for me. Southern Green and SECR grey. Always good service from them. The Green N though won't be the same light olive shade as the dapol maunsells, M7, terrier ect... It will be a darker shade. Still a 1930's livery but not the same. Just thought it was worth pointing out.
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Caz

Came across this video, lots of interest for Southern steam and early electric lovers including video from the 1930's.  It's downloadable in HD so I'm going to watch it on the big telly later.   :)


http://youtu.be/yd_3AlPQc6c
Caz
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Agrippa

Very interesting video, will view it on youtube later, plenty of info for Southern modellers.
Trains with maroon, green and blood'n'custard coaches running together, plus Southern
goods trains which are not so common. Also interesting to see Folkestone area , I have
family members there and it's changed quite a bit , specially since the '50s
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talisman56

Quote from: Pete33 on February 20, 2015, 09:28:12 AM
Quote from: talisman56 on February 19, 2015, 09:19:50 PM
I usually order from Kernow or Model Railways Direct.

Kernow always seems to be a pound or three more expensive than Hattons. MRD can be quite expensive on postage. I've got an N Class on pre-order with Hattons.

Kernow, although a bit more expensive, as you say, are really good on getting things out to you, something I'm prepared to pay a small premium for. With MRD, it's 10 minutes down the road so I collect. :)
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CarriageShed

Quote from: Mr chapman on February 20, 2015, 09:43:53 AM
The Green N though won't be the same light olive shade as the Dapol Maunsells, M7, Terrier, etc... It will be a darker shade. Still a 1930's livery but not the same. Just thought it was worth pointing out.

Why's that then?

Mr chapman

Southern "olive green" comes in two flavours. Light and dark.
Bachmann have always favoured the dark, where as hornby and dapol use the light. Here's some pictures of the 00 model. Smoke deflectors will not be fitted on the initial N version http://locoyard.com/2013/02/22/model-of-the-week-ex-secr-n-class-1824/
I assume they'll use the same shade on the N model.
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