Can You Add A Freight Anim Panto To A Desiro?

monarchgold · Post by **monarchgold** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:19 pm

Is it possible for me to add a pantograph on a model such as a class 450 desiro to make it from an AC unit to a DC. I am asking this because recently I travelled on on of the new WC desiros (which have been repainted and made AC). Can anybody help me with my question. Maybe I could add them as freight anim. Anyway - help please!

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carlwestwood · Post by **carlwestwood** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:31 pm

it might be possible, but i have my doubt about freight anim. You would have to contact the author of the model and the model would need to be altered (contact shoes removed aswell)

Carl

trainlover123 · Post by **trainlover123** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:32 pm

I believe that MT are bringing out a Desiro pack soon including the WC Desiros, this is probably the best option as there a few differences in the equipment needed for DC and AC, most notably, the bogie equipment as there are no 3rd rail 'shoes' on the AC versions.

monarchgold · Post by **monarchgold** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:34 pm

COOL! Well I am no doubt going to be hitting the online shop the minute that pack comes out!

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barrymcguire9999 · Post by **barrymcguire9999** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:39 pm

trainlover123 wrote:I believe that MT are bringing out a Desiro pack soon including the WC Desiros, this is probably the best option as there a few differences in the equipment needed for DC and AC, most notably, the bogie equipment as there are no 3rd rail 'shoes' on the AC versions.

Although the shoe beams are in place, actually didn't a couple of 350's get tested between Basingstoke & Eastleigh earlier this year, temporary shoes must have been fitted.

HTH

Barry