Ffestiniog Railway ‘Carriage 101’ – Current Condition

This kit represents ‘FR Carriage 101’ in its Current Condition as a ‘Third Class’ Observation Car, with a small Brake Compartment in the vestibule end. It has been produced utilising Resurgam Rolling Stock’s proven design and construction techniques, including hidden slot and tab construction, for easy and accurate assembly. It is available in either MDF or Plywood which should be specified at time or Ordering. It should be noted that even our MDF kits include Plywood where a ‘wood-grain finish’ is required such as panelled interiors and wooden furniture as well as for the main section of the roof.

Speaking of the roof, the instantly recognisable ‘domed end’ section on the Porthmadog End is supplied as a 3D printed piece, which includes a rebate on the ‘internal end’ that  matches the profile of the roof ribs making it easier to locate and fit the remaining roof section leaving just a single seam line which can either be easily filled, or covered with lining tape (not supplied).

The interior features laser cut representation of the more modern style furniture, with MDF profiles supplied to represent the upholstery. The purchaser may of course wish to substitute the latter with their own items. A quick look in the Guard’s End will also reveal the various lockers fully represented (in the closed position) as well as the 3D printed fire extinguisher.

As per usual with Resurgam Rolling Stock individually glazed panels with droplight frames and or window beading are incorporated in full relief. Another new feature for our range of ‘Barn’ carriages are 3D printed Electrical Connector Terminals and Vacuum Pipes as well as correct pattern 3D printed ‘Bogie Side’ overlays, for the bogie frames as well as the usual 3D printed door handles, grab-rails, SLR Models 3D Printed Door Buffers and turned steel wheels on shouldered axles running in bronze bearings.

As of April 2025 these kits are available for 32mm using the prototypical pattern ‘Saloon’ bogies, or 45mm gauge using the newly updated ‘SARCAST Bogie’ with either allowing operation down to a 3ft radius, but cutting a substantial chord in the process. Insulated wheels are also available if required. Please specify when ordering.

For reference these vehicles are very similar in size to Lynton & Barnstaple Passenger Carriages; the outline profile of the 1:1 ‘Barns’ are of course based on these vehicles. So although comparatively large, similar sized vehicles have been a feature of 16mm scale modelling for many years.

Couplings and decals are not supplied with the kit, but the correct decals for the respective liveries are available from Endon Valley Custom Decals.

The kit is available with either cut-outs to accept Accucraft Chopper Couplings, or plain headstocks to fit couplings of your choice. Please specify when ordering.

Dimensions

Length Over Headstocks: 562mm

Roof Height: 135mm

Width Over Body: 97mm

Extreme Width: 108mm

Prices

Ffestiniog Railway Carriage 101 – Current

MDF: £180.00 each + Postage

Plywood: £220.00 each + Postage

If you would like to place an order, please see our ‘Ordering Page’