Ffestiniog Railway ‘Carriage 100’ – Current Vehicle

This kit represents the current FR ‘Carriage 100’, which is  a First-Class Observation Carriage from the ‘Centenary Stock’ or ‘Barn’ series of vehicles. It features an ‘Observation End’ with 8 free standing shell seats whilst the ‘Saloon Section’ sports 12 ‘Pullman Style’ Armchairs arranged in a 1+1 configuration with table. As it does not feature a Guard’s Compartment it has to be marshalled in a set including a vehicle so equipped. It was built at Boston Lodge during 2006 and entered service in 2007, replacing the ‘Original’ Carriage 100 which has been cascaded to departmental use in 2005. A kit for the ‘Original Carriage 100’ also being available from our range. In 2022 it was named Dwyryd after the river which flows down the Vale of Ffestiniog.

This latest 16mm scale laser-cut kit is available to represent the vehicle both as it was built or with the slight modification to the ‘beading’ when it was named Dwyryd. 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’ which 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).

Another distinctive feature of these ‘Barn’ observation carriages is the shell-style seats in the observation end, and these are represented by 3D printed items, with laser cut legs included as standard. In the saloon section, the frames for the Pullman Style armchairs are included in Plywood, but the upholstery is only shown for illustrative purpose and will be left to the purchaser. Full interior panel detail is also present.

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.

In order to keep the beading as thin as possible, 0.6mm Polybak is used for this application as standard on this kit, whether supplied in MDF or Plywood. 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: 578mm

Roof Height: 135mm

Width Over Body: 97mm

Extreme Width: 108mm

Availability

At present it is planned the first kits will be available for dispatch in mid-march 2025, then at 28 days notice thereafter.

Prices

Ffestiniog Railway Carriage 100 – Current Vehicle

MDF: £230.00 each + Postage

Plywood: £250.00 each + Postage

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