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Rhymney Railway 47' 9" Brake 3rd Coach
RR 37 - GWR 1178
These carriages were built in 1920 by the Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd to Diag. C11. They survived in service until the 1950s , some being down graded to colliey workmen's trains. They were Auto Train fitted by the Rhymney almost as soon as they were built, after grouping the GWR made various alterations. For RR & GWR numbering refer to the data sheet here. Rhymney Railway Carriage Data
This is a multimedia kit with etched BRASS - Body, Bogie & Underframe, (Nickel Silver option avaialable), printed or cast brass parts - all the bigger or more difficult folds "releaved" to make bending possible with care by hand.
The Bogies have a full break gear insert with plastic brake shoes (NO shorts) Rhymney Bogie insert Test picture and designed to accept Slater Wheels, but others shouldn't be a problem.
The Underframe has dynamo, battery box, brake cylinder and linkage.
The Body design has been designed to easy glazing after painting and is designed to bolt the underframe to make painting easier.
The roof is removable which again will make painting easier and allow the fitting of interior detail. (Seperate pack)
As per normal wheels, paint and transfers required to finish.
Kit Price TBA
Release Date
Q1 2024
Q1 2024