A 6 Wheel Coach

[Gareth]

Well after seeing in previous post what can be done to the new Bachmann Annie & Clarabel I purchased one as an experiment. I came up with an Edwardian 6 Wheeler so here is what I came up with.

I based the design on the LGB Brunnig wheelbase it has been proved successful.

 

[Gareth]

I used playmobil wheel units as I difficulty in obtaining enough LGB equivelents (I am planning a three coach rake)

I,ve added brake detail and tanks etc to the underframe plus running boards also have made an interior.

 

[vsmith]

Well thats a DEFINITE improvement!

 

[Gareth]

After talking to my Aunt she said she had some left over velvet so I used this to do the interior seat coverings as this is an all 2nd not so plush as what I have planned for the first more detail to follow pictures and parcel racks and interior lights also thinking of adding a dcc decoder for coach light etc. I have also painted the exterior as can be seen so I hope this gives insperation !

 

[yb281]

Very clever, really like that.

 

[vsmith]

Definetly a DEFINITE improvement!

 

[whatlep]

Really nice job!

 

[dragon]

Certainly worth all the effort.

 

[Alec K]

What an inspiration! Very many thanks for this- I'm already re-thinking my rolling stock plans as a result of seeing your handiwork.

All the very best

Alec K

 

[Spule 4]

Would never have guessed the Bachmann origin from the final painted picture. Great work!

 

[owlpool]

good job
like the chassis arrangement

 

[New Haven Neil]

That's a rather splendid job!!

 

[trammayo]

Yes, its a great job - looked at this thread four times now! Can I ask, does it go round Rad 1 (and reverse curves of same)? You seem to have the same points layout as me.

Mick

 

[Richie]

Very nice work well done

 

[Gareth]

Yes, its a great job - looked at this thread four times now! Can I ask, does it go round Rad 1 (and reverse curves of same)? You seem to have the same points layout as me.

Mick

Yes it does go round radius curves and pointwork with ease I am planning also an auto trailer (Push Pull as well )

 

[trammayo]

Thanks Gareth - thats another future project (distant at the moment) - it certainly looks great and doesn't betray its ancestory!.

Mick

 

[Brixham]

Are these coaches now Bachmobil, or Playmann?

malcolm

 

[mikka]

i love the idea......good work gareth

annie and clarabel....theyd both be good joined at the face end. add bogies and presto you have SECR-esque compartment coaches