Dempsey Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Starting back fresh to the hobby and decided my layout will be Irish based The mk 3 coaches used by Irish rail, did by have a letter attached to them like was seen with mk2s like mk2a,b,c and so on. If so which were used by Irish rail as I'd like to model as close as possible. Also was there a difference between those used on the intercity and say the enterprise? All information and help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Only the International set were known as Mk3As. The rest were just called Mk3s or the 19 suburban Mk3s with the opening windows and push pull. Our Mk3s were basically UK HST Mk3s fitted with buffers and not UK loco hauled Mk3As which were different again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 What was the difference in design between the HST and loco hauled mk3’s in the UK.? Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 33 minutes ago, StevieB said: What was the difference in design between the HST and loco hauled mk3’s in the UK.? Stephen There are some roof and wiring differences and the HST trailers do not have buffers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 These resprays posted on RMI FB site by Daryl looked impressive even without buffers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156785852622774&set=pcb.2137164726349667&type=3&theater&ifg=1 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156785852827774&set=pcb.2137164726349667&type=3&theater&ifg=1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Great thanks. For those mk3 pulled by a class 201 did all include a generator in the set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Yes, all had EGVs or on push pull sets the DVT had a small genny. 201s only ever provided power to the DD stock until spare Mk3 EGVs had to step in as 201s are not suited to HEP mode on all the time. 210 was used during static only HEP mode test on a Mk3 set in Inchicore but was decided easier to keep EGVs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Prefect thanks for the information. I know there will be many more questions as I reintroduce myself to the hobby in time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 And don't forget that all Irish Mk3 coaches had swing plug doors instead of manual ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Are the mk3 EGV's ordered by silver fox worth getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Dempsey said: Are the mk3 EGV's ordered by silver fox worth getting? The ones I've seen in the flesh looked fairly decent. A little weathering might not go amis to soften the bright orange colour and just make them look slightly weathered. Their BR Mk1 GSV is also a decent coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Dempsey said: Are the mk3 EGV's ordered by silver fox worth getting? I'd agree with Noel. They're decent models which are also nicely finished, although a little on the pricey side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrailwayman Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 On 10/22/2018 at 1:20 PM, StevieB said: What was the difference in design between the HST and loco hauled mk3’s in the UK.? Stephen The Irish MK3 Resturant carriages were different in roof detail and window spacing. The models shown here used Lima donor coaches with MIR brass overlays to give the correct windows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 The colour was very bright i thought but if i can be dulled down it may be worth investing in. Just need to think about biting the bullet with that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 First attempt at a respray using mk3 hst coach. Just waiting on transfers to arrive. I did encounter slight overspray in parts but I'll know in future and will take more care. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 That looks spot on- look forward to the photos when the decals are on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Past-Avenue Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 They look great Dempsy ,i also done the same with old hornby mk3 coaches i picked up at shows but they are not the correct scale length but im happy with them as we all have to start somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 14 hours ago, Rob said: That looks spot on- look forward to the photos when the decals are on it! They just arrived in the post. Fingers crossed as I've never done it before 7 hours ago, Past-Avenue said: They look great Dempsy ,i also done the same with old hornby mk3 coaches i picked up at shows but they are not the correct scale length but im happy with them as we all have to start somewhere I've three jouef mk3s that are longer then the Hornby ones. Would they be closer to scale lengthy I wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I think Past Avenue's coaches are probably early Hornby from the 125 HST set? Jouef coaches are nearer scale length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 I think for now the Hornby ones will do as practise in respray. The restaurant couch is nearly ready for reassembling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 Extremely please with how this turned out. With a bit more care and patience I think has paid off in a much better result and with a lot less bleed through of the paint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 They look very well. Tidy job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, Noel said: They look very well. Tidy job. Cheers mate. There's a few areas on the lead couch to be addressed but overall I'm happy out. Only five more to go haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 First two finished with transfers applied 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Excellent looking job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Respray project No.2 of mk3 couches is in full swing and even tried my hand at weathering both the couches and the class 201 which will be hauling them. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 They look great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Your rolling stock is in a terrible state and needs a good wash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Great paint job on the coaches. Not bad for a first attempt at weathering, especially on a loco. Nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Dos any know the colour codes for the original enterprise livery and the 201 hauled intercity livery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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