Pickering Brake Carriage Kit – Original NWNGR Condition

Produced in collaboration with William Curry, this 16mm scale, this laser cut kit can be used to represent either of the two Pickering Brake Carriages, built for the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway in 1907. The original vehicle remained in this condition until the NWNGR was amalgamated into the Welsh Highland Railway and was cut down in height in 1923. A Separate kit is available for the vehicles in cut-down condition as well one for the recently constructed modern replica to be found on the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.

The kit incorporates the era-appropriate internal layout, bogies, roof vents, door handles and gutters. As per usual the kits feature proven hidden slot and tab construction techniques throughout for easy and accurate assembly and are available in Plywood Only. They include individually glazed panels, with window beading in full relief. Interior panel detail and bench seating is supplied in full, but no upholstery is supplied, being left to the builder’s preference. The kits are complete with 32mm gauge steel wheelsets and bronze bearings as standard and will negotiate a 2ft 6in radius; although they cut a significant chord in the process.

As standard the kit will include, 3D printed representations of the Guard’s Ducketts, Roof Vents, Door Handles and Grab handles, along with SLR Models ‘Door Lock Covers’. Despite their fine appearance these are surprisingly strong components, especially once mounted in position and will easily stand respectful handling.

Couplings and decals are not supplied with the kit, but the correct NWNGR / WHR decals are available from Endon Valley Custom Decals.

Specification

– 16mm Scale Laser Cut Plywood Kit

– Proven, hidden slot and tab construction to aid accurate assembly

– Full interior panel detailing and seating framework supplied

– Individual glazing panels (where appropriate), complete exterior window beading modelled in full relief

– 3D printed Ducketts, Roof Vents, Door Handles, Grab Rails and Door Lock Covers

– Includes era-appropriate prototypical outline ‘Bogies’, complete with steel wheelsets in 32mm gauge as well as suitable bearings.

– Does not include couplings, vacuum pipes or lettering.

Dimensions

Length Over Headstocks: 483mm

Roof Height: 135mm

Max Height Over Vents: 150mm

Width Over Body: 97mm

Extreme Width: 115mm (Over Ducketts)

Availability

At present it is planned the first of these kits will be available for dispatch in Early March 2024, then at 28 days’ notice thereafter.

Prices

NWNGR Pickering Brake Carriage Kit

Plywood Only: £170.00 each + Postage

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