[Daz]

Looking at Hornby's new Maunsell Coaches, I am temped to buy some.
However what engines are suitable to pull these? I already know that the M7 is a prime candadate.
Also I really like Bachmann's Mk1's close coupling set up, how do the Maunell's look coupled up to each other?

Thanks

 

[Daz]

QUOTE (34C @ 20 Dec 2007, 06:12) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>They have the same close coupler system as the other recent Hornby coaches, (Pullmans, Gresleys, Staniers) which works well especially with a rigid bar type coupler.

Thanks for the replies guys. I am modeling BR(s)

 

[Daz]

QUOTE (34C @ 20 Dec 2007, 06:12) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>They have the same close coupler system as the other recent Hornby coaches, (Pullmans, Gresleys, Staniers) which works well especially with a rigid bar type coupler. I have been using Hornby R8220 coupler, but shortening them so that the the corridor connector faceplates are in contact in straight track. That means there is no longer an autocoupling and uncoupling capability, but the trains look superb. (Ironically Hornby's R8220 coupler produces this 'connectors in contact' effect without any mods on Bachmann's mk 1's.) The close coupling mechanism permits a train to negotiate the same minimum radius and worst reverse curve combination negotiable by a carriage on its own.

It is somewhat amusing that neither manufacturer quite seems to trust the effectiveness of their close coupler mechanisms. Until this Hornby coupler became available I was heating the 'pipes coupler' supplied with Bachmann mk1's, and resetting it about 3.5mm shorter to get the connector faces in contact. But no more of that, having a coupler between each vehicle is a lot more convenient.

Sorry, some more questions on this 34C. Which system do you think is better? Are you saying that you use R8220 on bachmann coaches? How does the R8220 uncouple? I currently use Kadee's.
Thanks

 

[Daz]

How about I be a bit more specific!
In 1962 could the Maunsell couches be seen being pulled by a light Pacific, class 33 diesel, or standard class 4 or 5?

I'm not a rivet counter and my knowledge is very limited, however recently I have been paying a bit more attention to what I'm running. Of course I know that I really should be buying books on the subject, which I will do when more fund become available.

Thanks again

 

[Daz]

so am I understanding this right?- it is best to use the roco close coupling's not the Hornby style ones for the Maunsell couches to get the best results.

 

[Daz]

QUOTE (Nozomi @ 6 Feb 2008, 09:18) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Received the SR Maunsells today.

I used the Austrian Roco couplers with closer tolerances.

Cheers,
Bryan.

Bryan,

Could you please tell me the product number so I can make sure I get the right ones,

Tar
Darren