Produced exclusively by Dapol each is based on existing mouldings. However, the 0 gauge offering has a representation of the end door hinge, something I haven't seen before.
The 0 gauge wagon is limited to 35 examples whilst the 00 example is a run of 135.
Profits go to the S&D Railway trust.
The grey undercoat has shown up the imperfections and will need filling.
With the side window opened up it is looking like a generic Southern push-pull driving trailer.
below is the entire side view.
The roofs- from Roxey Mouldings has been cut to size and rainstrips attached.
Holes for the vents have been drilled and just await a delivery of Torpedo vents.
The pair of coaches will be in BR (Southern) coaching stock green to give some variety.
Once the vents have been attached then the roof will be sprayed in grey primer which will also be the final colour.
St Mewan is the easiest of my 00 gauge layouts to set up.
It makes a good test track having code 75 rail and pointwork so if it works on this it will probably work anywhere.
There is also a passing loop to check bogie throw , magnets are placed (removable) to make sure couplings uncouple where needed- if they work at all.
Must crack on with the push-pull set!
When leafing through the Southern Pus-pull book by Mike King, I came across this photo which on researching can be moderately accurately from the old Tri-ang/Hornby short Clerestory coaches.
The driving trailer fronts were somewhat daunting so I spoke to Roxey Mouldings. It was confirmed that they produce such a white metal casting so a couple were ordered.
I must admit I was somewhat surprised when they arrived through the letterbox the next day- now that is impressive!
Using a razor saw the end was removed from part of a brake coach and the casting thinned to fit. This was glued to gether with superglue and allowed to cure before some epoxy is used to firm up the joints.
Some filling will be needed to smooth some of the joints but not too much as, for once, I managed to cut almost precisely!
Held together by a rubber band whilst setting, the ducket section of the end was removed.
Some slight shortening of one side was needed but it seems to butt together well. Seen here are the two parts ready to be fitted together. The tumblehomes fit well and will benefit from some strengthening once fitted together.
All in all a good couple of hours work and almost ready to be finally fitted tomorrow.
There are also the drivers compartment side windows to fret out but this will be done once all is solid.
Whilst rummaging through the 'bits' box I came across six pieces of Hornby 4 wheel coach- the old one.
When put together it produced the coach shown. A bit of fun which may be a talking point at future events.
All I have to do is replace the footboards, square up the roofs and epoxy the whole lot when the superglue has cured to beef up the butt joints (not ideal). Then fill any gaps and then undercoat.
Final finish- who knows.
As one who is always prepared to shamelessly pinch others ideas this is my take.
The female socket has been shortened as has the coupling. A hole drilled through both parts and countersunk to ensure the pin doesn't protrude.
It reduces the length by about 3mm which isn't a lot but is a first effort.
The headcode discs are the one's supplied with the loco and are a random choice as the destination is fictitious.
Couplings have been fitted to the front buffer beam as has a steam hose.
All in all I am pleased with the result and must produce another Pull-push coach set, 2 car, for it to pull!
