Bargain Alert for Airfix Coaches

[@nigelduckworth4419]

I have these coaches which I bought new in 1986-87. They are still going strong and I think that they still look fabulous. I still have my Airfix Royal Scot and 4F, bought at the same time new and again still going strong, now converted to DCC and for the time, they were first class models. I also changed the couplings on the end of the coaches many years ago as you have. Otherwise only one of the hooks engage and not both.

[@petersmith4455]

hi Barrie, have got 3 hornby ex airfix mk2d coaches in Anglia Railways colours,really good and look the part.

[@chrisbush9108]

Barrie - Bit off subject but can you help me please what size Marklin traction tyres did you use on you Hunt Class locos?

[@BarrieDavisModelRailways]

7152 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404801544343?epid=18012031877&itmmeta=01HWWRHQEV39N5VWNRFNG402TT&hash=item5e400d6097:g:LtAAAOSwx5Vlz18G&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0PiNNLuuSwUfPbnzTqVMNXMCm6shNfoQbGFpaOD6y4ZiOglRQ8DIWNPVAPTQrSWK6CpB0tSwlLh3hWCxh2%2BTtY6iI2LVMHrfQzTviAWGFfn7DFMINWXXhkKvOJFNHY18%2BGVlUdlp1ofeLGcKwfUDMnntrh%2F3cmagqLjhsPGCmnWqC2DTGc9gX6U1O8oipuQ8VwBxaz3ohXrvaeGUa8tzwqfGqEbivfKRxWn1ceI3ZuNtk75YHTC3ZaC56J3jXBczzYmEDpSiLjJbuulmt0wWVxE%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8L3xpjnYw

[@chrisbush6639]

@@BarrieDavisModelRailways Thanks for your help Barrie - Chris

[@GregPalmer1000]

Canada was same for the Mk2D TSO lots of them

[@duncanwatson9054]

I love Airfix Coaches. I collect the Maroon ones and the blood & custard ones for my layout. I don't buy many, I have a few for my layout when I start it later this year. I have a couple of the LAVs as well. For thier age, the detail is brilliant.

[@gppsoftware]

When Airfix first introduced the Mark 2D's in the 1970's, only the first class and brake were produced. I remember the second class coaches being released several years later and reportedly, no-where near as many were produced. This is why there are significantly more first class than second class open coaches around. Hornby subsequently took these models over and applied a significantly better livery. I'm on the lookout for Hornby versions of the Mark 2D second open!

[@GregPalmer1000]

I have 3 of the mainline RBRs... flush glazed them & 14mm disc wheels...look much better than the new Hornby one

[@michaelkellehertrainlord746]

👏👍☘ Well Done ,The "Great" Hattons of Liverpool offered these excellent models as Bargains (+ One extra) if a number were purchased. I was lucky to have availed of many and run them in a variety of consists,. they 'couple' beautifully to all continental locomotives too!

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Listening to you talking about the 2nd class inter-city carriages makes me laugh.. I have 4 of them and only 1 of the 1st class..... I'm in Melbourne Australia... I have bought all of my carriages and locos 2nd-hand, from ebay/marketplace/gumtree I can't afford new ones and don't know how they can justify the prices they ask for new items.. it is crazy.

[@BarrieDavisModelRailways]

Australia never had this problem; as stock was not on a quota system; in either Australia or New Zealand. In fact I got 4 (brand new) 2nd Class Mk2 D's from a shop in Adelaide.

[@johnbristow5665]

The only coaches which sound right

[@chrisbush6639]

Thanks Barrie for your help

[@ianjeffery4773]

That explains why I have three first and only one second class coaches.

[@daveharland9126]

Excellent presentation. ✔️

[@BarrieDavisModelRailways]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidcook380]

Thanks Great Video