Looking to buy Mk2 coaches

[trainsonrails]

I live in New Zealand and I am trying to source some mk2 coaches which I can purchase.
Thanks

 

[bluenoxid]

Size???

http://www.hornby.com/shop/rolling-...g-stock/r4216c-br-intercity-mk2d-open-second/

 

[trc666]

http://www.carservicesukltd.com/carservices1.htm

 

[trainsonrails]

I should have been more clear, I need to source real mk2 carriages that can run on the main line. Mk2's have been running in New Zealand for quite a few years now and they have proven that they are good runners. Do you know where there are any dumped mk2s as well?
Thanks

 

[jopsuk]

If there are any available to purchase in a condition that is useable again, they're likely to be owned by Angel Trains, Porterbrook or Eversholt

 

[fgwrich]

Firstly - If it's possible, could these two threads be merged?

Right, Your best bet would be to contact Eversholt Rail, Porterbrook or even both Riviera Trains, or Arriva Trains Wales / Arriva as they certainly still own a fair number of semi serviceable Mk2s. The ones stored in Yeovil are owned by Devon & Cornwall Railways / BARS, and having looked at them last year, wouldn't touch those with a bargepole as the condition of them means realistically, there only good for scrapping. As for the Eastleigh Mk2s - They are Eversholt & possibly Porterbrook Owned.

 

[bluenoxid]

I should have been more clear, I need to source real mk2 carriages that can run on the main line. Mk2's have been running in New Zealand for quite a few years now and they have proven that they are good runners. Do you know where there are any dumped mk2s as well?
Thanks

Sorry, I was pulling your leg

I think it is fair to say that you will need to have some discussions with some of the stock owners (as detailed above). You may also want to look at possibly activating a legal representative in the UK (once you have undertaken a desktop survey) to act on your behalf because some businesses will not enter into any discussions unless your interest comes through a legal representative.

I think what you are doing is a good way to find out where they are. I would urge that in any representation, you give more background detail about who you are and what your demands are for the railway stock.

 

[fgwrich]

Sorry, I was pulling your leg

I think it is fair to say that you will need to have some discussions with some of the stock owners. You may also want to look at possibly activating a legal representative in the UK (once you have undertaken a desktop survey) to act on your behalf because some businesses will not enter into any discussions unless your interest comes through a legal representative.

I think what you are doing is a good way to find out where they are. I would urge that in any representation, you give more background detail about who you are and what your demands are for railway stock.

Which is true and a good point. Knights Rail Services did the last lot of contracting / shipping of the Mk2s out to New Zealand, so it it's probably worth getting in touch with them.

http://www.rail-services.net/index.html

 

[route:oxford]

I live in New Zealand and I am trying to source some mk2 coaches which I can purchase.
Thanks

Have you tried Ireland?

Not sure if the Mk3s are still available.

 

[tbtc]

Are we meant to think that the OP is serious (and wanting dumped coaches to run on New Zealand's railways)?

 

[Rhydgaled]

The ones stored in Yeovil are owned by Devon & Cornwall Railways / BARS, and having looked at them last year, wouldn't touch those with a bargepole as the condition of them means realistically, there only good for scrapping. As for the Eastleigh Mk2s - They are Eversholt & possibly Porterbrook Owned.

What about the mark2s at Crewe, some of which are wearing Intercity swallow livery. Who's are those and do they ever get used?

 

[MCR247]

Are we meant to think that the OP is serious (and wanting dumped coaches to run on New Zealand's railways)?

Glad it wasn't only me :?

 

[transportphoto]

Are we meant to think that the OP is serious (and wanting dumped coaches to run on New Zealand's railways)?

I think this thread may need squashing.

TP

 

[DarloRich]

Are we meant to think that the OP is serious (and wanting dumped coaches to run on New Zealand's railways)?

depends if he wants to run them or break them for spares

(This was also my thought on reading these threads)

 

[Royston Vasey]

Glad it wasn't only me :?

Not the most professional way of going about things is it!

 

[sprinterguy]

What about the mark2s at Crewe, some of which are wearing Intercity swallow livery. Who's are those and do they ever get used?

They are owned by Riviera Trains and are used fairly regularly on railtours. They also recently saw use working relief trains out of London during the Olympics.

 

[AndrewP]

I know you said Mk2 but what about those Irish Mk3s that were offered for sale or those NI DMUs which may be Mk2 based.

Let me know if you need a UK based procurement and sourcing specialist.

 

[fgwrich]

Pretty much all the Irish Mk2s are now scrapped by the way. And even then i wouldn't consider them either - most of them were full on rot boxes.