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Hi Bonne, the coaches in that pack according to Ramsey are BR weathered teak, Hornby did produce similar weathered teak coaches in train pack R2906 Rare Bird train pack.

The only other coaches produced, BR weathered teak with BR numbers, were a batch of Concession specials.

R4598 Brake.

R4599 Ist. Corridor.

R4600 3rd. Corridor.

R4601 Buffet.

R4601 Sleeper.

All same super detailed coaches dating from 2004. Hard to find, and quite exspensive.

Regards


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I am not at all sure that Ramsay's 'weathered' description is accurate: Pat Hammond does not quote the loco as having that finish and online images tend to confirm pristine finish. Also, I doubt whether Hornby would have depicted an Olympics celebratory train other than in pristine condition. I accept, though, that additional coaches even in pristine teak finish would still carry LNER stock numbers, without the E prefix.

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Hi Bonne, the coaches in that pack according to Ramsey are weathered, so have not been produced as solo models.............

 

 

I remember having two of the rare bird train packs back in the days when I was collecting and renumbering A4s the coaches weren’t weathered that I remember, unless of course someone knows better.

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Hi, photos taken from the Ramsey Guide,compiled by Pat Hammond latest 9th. edition, page 632. It may be that the heading 'BR Weathered Teak' refers to the colour of the teak sides and may be different from LNER Teak colour.If anyone has examples of the two variants perhaps they could upload photos. If not may take me a day or two for me to find my examples.

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Hi, after a quick search, I found my R2906 Rare Bird train pack. Also found 3 of the concession coaches plus some of the normal super detailed LNER teaks.

Taking that the coaches in Rare Bird pack are the same type of livery as the London Olympics pack, I noted the following:

BR coaches donot have any weathering on them.

Roofs on BR coaches are a darker grey than LNER examples.

Numerals on doors to denote passenger class missing on BR coaches.

Highlights on coach woodwork, missing on BR coaches.

Hard to see under artifical light if the brown of the coaches is different.

Will upload photos tomorrow, as photos can be taken in daylight.

I have ammended earlier reply to clarify 'weathered teak'.

In conclusion the concession coaches are a very near match.

Regards

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