EX-Demonstrator Commercial Sit-Astride 7 1/4” Passenger Coaches

TWO EX-Demonstrator Coaches 

 

Commercial Sit-Astride Coach- 7 1/4” Ground Level Passenger Carrying For Miniature Railways

 

These two coaches are available individually or as a pair, they are a little over 1 year old and had moderate use in that time. Fully vacuum fitted and ready to run, the coaches have some surface marks from use but overall have only been used a handful of times. We are freeing up space in our stores and showroom to allow us to take on new products from Abbots and as part of this the coaches are no longer required.

 

Options

 

• ‘A’ shaped end plates with one hand hole

 

• Vacuum braking acting on both bogies - £325

 

Sold with 1 year warranty.

 

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Description below is copied from the standard product listing

 

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Description

 

Ready to run coaches which are suitable for club track, portable events or a large garden railway. The coaches feature an all steel construction utilising laser cut components and CNC turned wheelsets to achieve a consistent product where components are interchangeable and highly reliable.

 

Built to order on a short turnaround, these coaches can be painted in a variety of colours/codes with the parts professionally powder coated during assembly. Measuring 2.2M long 5 adults can happily sit on the coach with space to spare. The footboards are wide enough to hold even the largest boot without worry of feet sliding off the footrest, or coming into contact with lineside features.

 

The coach has been specifically designed to keep the center of gravity low to the track and the passengers sat directly above the rails. In this way, the coaches have very good resistance to derailments. Due to their reduced clearance from the railhead to the bottom of the coach body, the coach is much more likely to remain upright as opposed to similar coaches should a derailment occur.

 

The coaches feature a simple and effective seat design which rests on top of the steel bodywork with locating features to hold it in place. The seats can be removed in seconds to give quick access to the braking equipment. The bogies are also visible from above with viewing and adjustment holes to reach down to the wheelsets. These are perfect for inspection purposes and to re-rail the wheels if a derailment has occurred.

 

Stainless fastenings are used throughout the design where possible.

 

A reliable coach that has been developed from years of knowledge and experience gained in building locomotives and rolling stock. Built by Abbots Model Engineering in Telford, these coaches have successfully and reliably run at many clubs and private railways around the world. These are a well proven design that can hold up to regular use at both the club or home track. 

 

Length: 2.2m (7’ 3”) 

Length Including Couplings: 2.26m 

Height: 55cm

Width: 60cm

 

Material 

 

Mild steel body with EN8 Wheels and axles, providing a sturdy coach that will reliably carry your passengers.  

 

Finish

 

Painted body work, black powder coated frames, bare metal wheels and mechanism. For custom nameplates and details, please contact us for a quote. 

 

Please note these coaches are built to order and will be manufactured  in 3-4 weeks before depending on current orders. We aim to dispatch within 4-5 weeks of receiving your order and will endeavour to contact you if there is a delay in delivery. If you are intending to order multiple locos and/or rolling stock, please contact us to confirm lead times.

 

Liveries:

 

• One tone

 

• Two Tone

 

Black Running boards

 

Other liveries are available at an upon request.

 

Delivery or collection

 

Delivery can be made anywhere in the UK mainland in-line with our delivery price lists. Due to the size of the coaches they will be delivered on a large pallet and access should be available for a lorry to drive to your house and unload with a tail-lift.

 

Due the time and cost associated with packaging the coaches for safe delivery a surcharge of £30 is added to your order for handling costs.  This cost is automatically included in the delivery charge if purchasing through the website.

 

Collection

 

We welcome collections from here at MRW in Nottingham or directly from the manufacturers at AME in Telford. Please select this option on checkout and specify where you would like to collect from.

 

Coupling options

 

All commercial coaches come with a standard multi height coupling block which is ideal for an 8mm pin and bar.

 

Bogies

 

As standard, coaches come ready to roll with unbraked bogies. 

 

Can be upgraded to vacuum braked or left as standard.

 

For more information on bogies, click here.

 

Details about the bogie design and manufacture

 

The bogies are manufactured by Abbots Model Engineering in Telford and MRW are more than satisfied in their build quality and reliability. We have been talking to miniature railway operators who have used these bogies for many years. We believe these bogies made by Abbots are some of the most refined, affordable and simple bogies available on the market. We are pleased to be able to add them to our range.

 

Braking

 

The vacuum brake option allows you to operate a large train with appropriate braking force and as an “automatic brake” if the brake pipe fails or the coach becomes detached the brakes should apply. The carriages utilise one PNP diaphragm and vacuum reservoir per carriage with cables to connect these to each bogie. The brakes are fully compensated and have appropriate adjustment screws with fixings built into the design. This ensures that the brake blocks can be kept reliably in contact with the wheels through their lifespan.

 

A vacuum pump should be fitted to the riding truck with associated controls to regulate the vacuum level; this will allow you to run a vacuum-braked train ensuring safe passenger carriage. For more info on vacuum brakes, please consult our dedicated page under the Info tab.

Making a purchase

 

This listing is for one carriage. Select your option for end plates and brakes and the number of coaches you require from the drop down menu. You may also contact us for large orders and specific requirements or modifications required for your rolling stock.

 

Defective items will be repaired/replaced up to one year from the date of sale - damage caused through improper use is not covered by this guarantee.