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00 Gauge, 1:76, 4mm/Foot
Version 2, without running boards.
Having been dissatisfied with the non-prototypical standard BR Mk 1 bogie fitted to the Triang/Hornby non-corridor GWR Clerestory Coach, I designed this replacement bogie. It is based on the GWR Dean 6'4" bogie without running boards (a version with these will be available elsewhere on this site).
As the bogie is shorter than the original Hornby Mk1 the pivot is mounted towards the back of the bogie to enable its use without modifying the original body.
The bogie is easily fitted to the later Hornby versions of the coach as this and the original bogies are a simple push fit. However, on earlier versions the bogie was held on with a large brass rivit which will need removing. Once done the new bogie is a simple push fit as with the later coaches.
In designing this bogie I have included NEM pockets to allow a choice of couplings* (something not possible with the original). These will have to be obtained separately.
To complete the bogie you will need 12mm pinpoint wheel-sets with 26mm long axles. Although these bogies were originally developed for use with Dapol 3 hole disc wheels (ref WHEELSDISC) the original metal Hornby wheels from the later models can be reused although these may be a little looser than the Dapol versions (Note I have only tried the above Dapol' , new Hornby Metal wheels and the old Hornby Silver seal versions).
Also available in this shop are interiors for both the brake and composite coaches.
* This product was designed for use with the Hornby R8268 and R8276, large and medium width couplings but will also work with the R8219 Hornby narrow NEM coupling. However it will not work with the R8220 Hornby NEM pocket close coupling and it has not been tested using Kadee or any other type of coupling.
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Stafford Road Model Works
Railway modelling is very much a hobby of mine, and having created 3D printed models and components for my own use, I felt some might be useful to other modelers. I have therefore created this shop to give fellow enthusiasts the opportunity to order my models from I.materialise following Shapeways closure. The items available range from kits requiring several prints to individual components designed to add detail or variety to proprietary models produced by major manufacturers. Unless otherwise stated the models below are for 1:76 (4mm/foot) scale in "00" gauge.
