Ratio/Slater coaches

[Andy W]

Having returned to the hobby in the last year I've just realised that Ratio seem to no longer produce their Midland clerestory coaches, and neither do Slaters. Both were a source of various parts useful if scratch building/kit bashing. Is this in fact the case? I've been on the respective web sites, but found nothing.

Thanks

Andy

[allanferguson]

http://www.railway-models.co.uk/1407_1_1039876.html
Is but one of a number of retailers selling Ratio MR clerestories.

Allan F

[grovenor-2685]

As you no doubt found, the Peco website exists only to sell you their catalogue not substitute for it
But Slaters do have their offerings available at https://slatersplastikard.com/carriages/4mmCarriages.php
The only Midland ones listed are Clayton arc roofs however. I don't remember Slaters Midland clerestories only the Ratio ones.
Regards
Keith

[MarkS]

Slaters had a Midland 6 wheel clerestory full brake kit
see attached

[Alan Turner]

Coopercraft have taken over the 4mm Slaters kits. There was a full-break clerestory, now withdrawn.

Alan

[Andy W]

Thanks for all the advice. I'll look into that.

[pheald]

The Ratio range is still available but only a limited number of retailers stock them. My relocation is that Ratio do not have all their pre-group range available at any one time. I think Gaugemaster Controls was the destributor so any model shop with an account should be able to order them.


You can also buy some Midland Railway clerestory carriages from Wizard Models. These are in etched brass giving a significant increase in quality. Parts from the four carriages in the range are available separately although it is likely that not all are listed in Andrew's data base. See: http://www.wizardmodels.co.uk

Peter

[Andy W]

Thanks peter,

Indeed Andrew's kits are excellent. I may have a word with him, over the weekend re spare parts.

Andy

[hollybeau]

and if I recall correctly Branchlines do some of the 6 wheel stock.

Bryan