RhB series B2251-60 HOm coach model 
( Let "McMILLANZ" build you one! )


   The  MCMILLANZ logo.

RhB trainsAfter the considerable interest exhibited when I first showed my conversion of a Bemo model to this type of coach late in 2009, Alan McMillan and I (same Surname but not related), found we had areas of expertise which we thought could be combined to mutual benefit.  I have made a few models in my time and Alan has painted and lined a few, too.  It seemed obvious to put our skills together so, after working out exactly how to do it, we offered our first project under the "McMILLANZ" label.  Sadly the response was insufficient to enable us to continue with our intended business model and the collaboration was dissolved.  I do still need several of these coaches for a 1980s Bernina project so their production is still likely at some stage in the future but, sadly, not until further notice.


This is RhB second class coach B2258, seen this century. 4

It is also known as a "4T4" as it has 4 seating bays, a toilet, then 4
more bays.  B2258 with open yellow triangles and mid-90s larger
class numerals: lettering & lining now in white, not silver.       

RhB trainsThis is one of ten centre-toilet, pre-Ew1 series of RhB 64-seat coaches numbered B2251-60.  It is shown in the condition in which the type ran after rebuilding in 1962 from open-balcony coaches first built in 1911-13.  They ran in this condition, painted in standard green livery, until fitted with DC heating connectors for working on the Bernina line in 1985-7.   From that time, re-painted in the new red livery with logo and ownership lettering, they were a common sight there during the height of the summer season, especially on the tourist trains to Alp Grüm which regularly saw three together.  Otherwise their considerable weight (20t loaded), meant they were added as and where they were needed as long as their use did not require extra motive power.  This means they were often seen in trains but only in ones and twos.  In winter they often returned to RhB metals where they can be seen in a great many photographs, their twin roof vents making them easily identifiable whether or not their central white toilet window is visible.

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This model is 12mm gauge and completely compatible with Bemo HOm

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The example shown here is in the red livery of the mid-late 1980s, running as such from then until around 1995 or so.


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This coach is Andy's prototype which has featured before in the group's photo files but was then unfinished.  The painting, lining and lettering are my own rather amatuerish efforts to gauge the feasibility of the model but I reckon she "looks the part" well enough!
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   End detail of the 
  prototype model.

Note that these coaches always had gold-coloured doors - the result
of an anti-corrosion coating applied to the aluminium.

Construction Details
The coaches are intended to be made from a resin moulding of a new prototype of this centre-toilet coach body.   To this casting will be added the commode handles and "plumbing" of the coach ends after which it will be painted, lined and lettered. It will finally be fitted with all the details from a suitable Bemo donor coach; adapted chassis, bogies, windows, doors and handrails.
trainsOriginally we intended to offer both completed coaches painted, lined and lettered in the finish of your preferred period, or - for those who wanted to do the work themselves - a moulding ready for you to paint line and finish, complete with a set of transfers. Self-adhesive vinyl silver lining is also available.  

What any future model will be like remains to be seen...

The opposite side of   B2257.

The centre window, opposite the toilet, is slightly narrower than the others; a useful distinguishing feature.

Note also the roof which is flatter than the standard EW1 type.

    The non-toilet side 
  of a 4T4 is less easy 
  to identity.

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Alan and I are no longer working together but I wish him well in any future projects he takes on.

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RhBtrCurrently it is not known when this or any other 'McMillanz' project will be revived - but who knows, one day...

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    We fit more cables
  than Bemo do on their 
  standard EwI B. . .

1985-95 type lettering
As you can see, I have used CDS Lettering's rub-down decals for B2257 on this model. 
trainsI am currently working on several different types of transfers which should enable us to reproduce any period suitable for these coaches.   

 

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Please e-mail any enquiries about this model to;

"4T4(at)countrysidemodels.co.uk "

Thanks!

 

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