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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

BROAD GAUGE - Wood - Iron Luggage Van; 6 wheel; 1861
D170

4mm (1:76) scale

7mm (1:43.5) scale - available in future


Drawing: Copyright S&T

This Steam And Things kit is for a 6-wheel Wood - Iron Luggage Van of 1861 that was listed under passenger stock with about six built by the GWR.They were condemned by about 1893.

They were 24 foot 6 inches long and had three compartments and a guard's area. The grease axle boxes held splayed ten spoke wheels of four foot diameter.

This is a body kit ONLY , but we have also supplied W-irons to BGS specification. At present the kit is only available in 4mm scale, but 7mm is certainly a possibility, subject to firm orders.

Specification for 4mm is as follows:

  • Etched brass in 0.3mm (12thou)
  • Etches only; castings not available from us
  • Thirteen different parts (not including multiple; total of just over 30)
  • Parts include: sides, ends, roof, floor, solebars, overlays, lamp irons, steps, hinges
  • 3-link type coupling etches (our own product) are also included
  • Axle gaurds to BGS specification are supplied
  • Comprehensive instructions with drawings

    • We understand that the BGS (Broad Gauge Society) specification sheet is BGdata 170.

    7mm specification will be identical.

    Kit prices as follows:

  • 7mm Scale A$ TBA
  • 4mm Scale A$50.50
  • Prices include air mail; sea reduction available
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