26/27/2800 Railcar

[BabyGM]

As much as I HATE railcars:mad: I feel a Class 26/27/2800 would make a nice addition to my new layout

Can anyone tell me what's the best rtr model to use keeping in mind I'd like the doors in or around the right place rather than at either end

 

Thanks in advance

[Drew]

I used a Dapol Class 150 as a commuter dmu. windows all wrong but to me it makes a good representation. Bachmann do them now if you look at ehattons.com

[BabyGM]

Thanks I was looking at one of them on Everard Junctions Loco fleet it seems a good enough representation

Anyway ,you don't notice the windows as it's going around the layout

Thanks

[ttc0169]

The first photo is of a Bachmann 150 repainted as a 2600 on Tara Jctn,transfers by Des at Studio scale models,that was before David Kavanagh produced his brass version 2600-which is excellent....

 

 

 

 

 

[BabyGM]

It dosen't look bad did you change the windows?

I would have bought one of David Kavanaghs only I wouldn't be able to afford it, though they are fabulous models

[ttc0169]

It dosen't look bad did you change the windows?

 

No-I didn't change the windows-I only painted a green stripe in the centre of each window to recreate the 9 windows on a 2600,it's not a bad attempt which I'm happy with,

It has also recently been fitted with a decoder for DCC operation,

It might be worth considering-unless you want to get the 2700 that's on offer from The Model shop Belfast or Graham's Portlaoise or Marks models

[BabyGM]

I'll probably go with the Class 150 option as one of my pet hates is the doors at either end rather than about 1/3 in on each side

Thanks for the help

[BosKonay]

David Kavanaghs models are amazing, I have several and they are perfect runners, absolute replicas of the prototype. It's amazing the difference in gauge when they sit alongside british stock!

[BosKonay]

Here is the recent Bachmann / Irish

Still available in shops

[BosKonay]

and here is one of Davids 2600's in the same livery

 

[BabyGM]

David Kavanaghs model is certainly more realistic than the bachmann model, but the price of his is just too expensive for me

[BosKonay]

As a wise man once told me, will anyone really notice at a scale 70mph?

Edited June 21, 2012 by BosKonay

[BabyGM]

so true

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Here is a Bachmann 150class I repainted into an Irish Rail livery

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BabyGM]

it's quite a convincing model

I presume you did the repaint yourself ,if so it's very good=D

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

it's quite a convincing model

I presume you did the repaint yourself ,if so it's very good=D

 

 

Yes mate its one of mine

[BosKonay]

Lovely job Anthony!!

Don't know where you find the time to all you do, build that layout and still find time to paint stock for yourself

[Barl]

Here is a Bachmann 150class I repainted into an Irish Rail livery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lovely looking model Anthony, do you mind me asking what paints you used for the silver and green and where you got the transfers; I have a 150 sitting in its box that I've been threatening to do something with for ages:D

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Lovely looking model Anthony, do you mind me asking what paints you used for the silver and green and where you got the transfers; I have a 150 sitting in its box that I've been threatening to do something with for ages:D

 

 

Decals were got from Weshty must be well over a year now. The silver is just that I think it was Humbrol silver I used and the green is Brunswick green

[Barl]

Thanks Anthony:tumbsup:

[purple]

David's 2600 models are excellent, pricey, but excellent.

 

Video of one of mine running:

 

[video=youtube_share;1N2HiRQDCmA]

[BosKonay]

Stunning - they are really beautiful allright!

[wiggy]

One of my ready to run Hornby 156 resprays by Seamus Graham (lovely job as usual) with sound, interior lights, head & tail lights, door lights and people fitted by John at youchoos.

If you like, you can contact John at http://www.youchoos.co.uk/

 

I have a Bachmann 158 Commuter as well, will post later.

 

 

[video=youtube;Ru24T-4LrEA]

 

 

Wiggy.

[BabyGM]

One of my ready to run Hornby 156 resprays by Seamus Graham (lovely job as usual) with sound, interior lights, head & tail lights, door lights and people fitted by John at youchoos.

If you like, you can contact John at http://www.youchoos.co.uk/

 

I have a Bachmann 158 Commuter as well, will post later.

 

 

[video=youtube;Ru24T-4LrEA]

 

 

Wiggy.

 

Hi Wiggy

 

I would have gotten one of those only one of my pet hates is the doors at either end as opposed to about 1/3 in on each side

Thanks for posting

[wiggy]

Hi Wiggy

 

I would have gotten one of those only one of my pet hates is the doors at either end as opposed to about 1/3 in on each side

Thanks for posting

 

Well the thing is you get what you pay for.

If you can't afford it you have to either go without or get the next best thing.

Same goes for the Enterprise stock.

Wiggy.

[wiggy]

One of my ready to run Bachmann 158's in Irish Commuter livery, with sound, interior lights, door lights and people fitted by John at youchoos.

If you like, you can contact John at http://www.youchoos.co.uk/

 

I've had some comments as to what he is announcing after the doors have closed, as to where is the train going to.

It's going to Maynooth, then he says the name again in Irish or celtic if you like.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for watching.

Wiggy.

[BosKonay]

Just brilliant!! Giving me ideas for my own rail cars!!