NSR 10ton Breakdown Train Brake Van - 4mm scale

Description

North Staffordshire Railway 10 ton Breakdown Train Brake Van, built c mid 1870s to early 1900s, no side windows, enclosed verandah, conversion date unknown. Optimised and test printed for Gray Resin, but should print well in the cheaper Standard Resin option.

Model based on details in GF Chadwick (1993) "North Staffordshire Wagons" ISBN 1 874103 15 1, photo of no 60 built in 1874 and Stoke Works GA drawing dated 1888. This van was replaced by a 6wheel vehicle in 1914. Builder needs to add plastic or brass roof, 0.45mm wire for handrails, and suitable door handles. Drill holes at dimples. Lamp irons could be made from FB strip, slots are provided. Floor is designed for MJT 00/EM/S4 W-iron units at 9’ 7” wheelbase. Fit grease or oil axleboxes, round base wagon buffers (not included). For 3D modelling details see RMweb topic at: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/64692-nsr-brakevan-in-4mm-scale-by-3d-printing/

Modelling the "Knotty"? see the NSR Study Group at: http://www.nsrsg.org.uk