Some details:

(see below for current production)

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      • Models are solder assembled and spray finished, using etches and cast parts mainly of our own design

       

      • Standard spec is 00/16.5mm gauge wheels and Bachmann couplings - parts included in our price.  If customers wish to supply EM/P4 wheels or screw couplings, we will fit free of charge

       

      • Unfortunately we are unable to supply coaches in kit form or indeed individual parts

       

      • Models are produced in batches, generally to order.  When building is complete, a design is set aside and another takes its place for the next production cycle.  Where sets of parts remain available, they are noted in the appropriate page of the website

       

      • The demand for our coaches means we can no longer offer a building service for other manufacturers kits
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      Current Production

      (April 2009)

                                                                                

       

      LSWR Passenger Brake Vans

       

      Background:

       

      These interesting vehicles originated around 1906/7 as Third and Brake Third passenger carriages.  During the first World War they were converted for use in Ambulance trains.  and did not return to the company until about 1920.  By this time carriage development was moving on and the decision was taken to refurbish the vehicles as Passenger Brake Vans rather than as passenger carrying stock.

       

      The first vehicles entered service about the mid 20s, all remained in general use until the mid 40s,  one or two lasted until the early 50s.  However, in addition many were transferred for further departmental use and in this guise at least one lasted until 1961.

       

      Two types have been produced in model form: an end brake version - diagram 870 - and a centre brake version - diagram 869

       

       

       

       

       

      Pass Brake Van - d.870

       

       

       

       

      Pass Brake Van - d.869

       

       

      All the PBV are now sold and production will cease this month

       

       

       

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