Ffestiniog Railway ‘Carriage 105’

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2 Versions Of This Kit Are Available

Version A (Not Illustrated). FR Carriage 105: 1988-2004 with Beclawat Windows, Louvred Vents + Central First Class Compartment.

Version B (Illustrated). FR Carriage 105: 2006 – 2024 with Beclawat Windows, Droplights, Modern Furniture and Central Toilet Compartment.

This kit represents FR Carriage 105, from the ‘Barn’ or ‘Centenary Stock’ series which originally entered traffic in around 1967.  In 1988 it was remodelled for the first time, and fitted out with a Centrally located, side corridor accessible first class compartment. It ran in this form until 2004 when it was heavily rebuilt again, with the first class compartment being replaced by a centrally located toilet compartment and the furniture replaced in the more modern style.

As stated above, this kit can be ordered to represent Carriage 105 in either its 1988-2004 or 2006-2024 conditions.’ Please specify at time or ordering. Version A’ is very similar in appearance and design to the original version of Carriage 106 which is also available from the Resurgam Rolling Stock Range. The only exception is the ‘split window’ on the ‘Porthmadog End’ of the ‘Fireman’s Side’. Due to these small differences only one engineering prototype, representing Version B has been built for Carriage 105.

The kits have been produced utilising Resurgam Rolling Stock’s proven design and construction techniques, including hidden slot and tab construction, for easy and accurate assembly. They are 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.

Full interior panel detail, provided on both versions.

On version A the runners for the first class sliding door (non working) are present along with the the correct, ‘box-construction’ style furniture is included in the third class areas, with MDF profiles representing the seat cushions.

On version B, the more modern style furniture is represented, including representation of the various ‘tip-seats’ as appropriate.

As per usual with Resurgam Rolling Stock individually glazed panels with droplight frames and or window beading are incorporated in full relief, including the distinctive louvred ventilators on version A. These are made up of individual pieces of glazing material laid on laser cut profiles mounted in the window rebates. Whilst this is a time-consuming process, it is the most accurate and indeed straightforward method I have been able to devise to ensure a prototypical appearance.

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 this kit is 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.

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.

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

Dimensions

Length Over Headstocks: 562mm

Roof Height: 135mm

Width Over Body: 97mm

Extreme Width: 108mm Over Footboards

Prices

Ffestiniog Railway Carriage 105 – Version A or Version B

Please Specify When Ordering

MDF: £170.00 each + Postage

Plywood: £210.00 each + Postage

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