colmflanagan Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 It's been a while since I posted anything here, and this project began way back in 2020 when i got side etches for UTA railcars 6&7. these two were the final UTA "experimental" diesel railcars, into service in 1951 and survived in operation until the mid sixties. They provided a kind of "test bed" for the dieselization of the Bangor line . In service they were very successful though looking at plans shows many seats crammed in! They are converted (as most were) from exLMS coaches, and retained their panelling. I already have models of Nos1,4, and 5, MEds and MPDs so this set completes my stud of UTA railcars. Anyway, they use Allen Doherty etched sides based on Mainline/Dapol LMS coaches; I've modelled them in late condition with all the engines etc exposed. Power is a Tenshodo "spud" bogie; not entirely successful, unfortunately - it just does not like some crossovers on my railway, and freezes occasionally. They are no longer made-I have a suspicion that somehow this one was left on a shelf, or maybe even was a return, which I bought when everyone had forgotten it was faulty...! But for now it stays. The roofs still need attached properly, but I haven't figured that out yet. I could glue them, but then could not access the motor bogie, as I think I will need to. And yes, I know they are a bit "narrow" - the centre window is slightly wider than mine, but I used a modified BR railcar front end which looks better than anything I could do myself. Anyway, nothings perfect. But at least I have made them, after some years delay.. Colm Flanagan 15 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 They look great and nice paint work. I got one of those motor bogies a few years ago, it was very poor. I like the black beetle motors, much better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Lovely Colm as always, great to see you posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Absolutely top class work as always! More please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Did an article last year on early UTA Railcars in Railway Bylines magazine Edited July 27, 2022 by airfixfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Great work - looks fantastic. Cheers Darius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 class job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_McLeod Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Great modelling. I recall seeing 6 and 7 at Dunmurry when Dad took us for a walk along the trackside path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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