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CDA - DB Cargo Clay Hopper

In August 2023 DB Cargo retired the last of the former BR/ECC china clay CDA hoppers after a service life of 35 years. These unique and distinctive wagons will be missed by enthusiasts but thanks to PECO, modellers can keep their legacy going in model form!

Note that the CDA wagons are now fitted with metal-tyred wheels as standard.

The CDA China Clay hopper, and the HAA Coal Hopper, are closely related, sharing the same design and operational principles, with bottom hopper doors opened to empty the contents, in the case of china clay, for loading into ships at Carne Point, near Fowey in Cornwall. As china clay must be kept dry special rolling tarpaulin covers protected the load, as featured on our models.

Flexible Track with Concrete Sleeper

This track models the most common form of concrete sleepering in use in Britain today, with flat bottom rail. PECO Streamline¬†O Gauge Code¬†143 -¬†Concrete Flexible Track.

SL-702FB PECO Streamline O Code 143 Flexible Track & Concrete SleeperTie

Flat bottom rail, 914mm, 3ft length /¬†Nickel silver rail

View the film here:¬†

FR Short 'Bowsider' Bogie Coach - Early Preservation - Green 17

The four coaches in this group of vehicles were known as the 'Bowsiders' because of the shape of their sides, and were supplied by two builders in 1876 and 1879. Numbers¬†17 and 18 are the shorter coaches, delivered in 1876, and the two long coaches, numbers¬†19 and 20, arrived three years later in 1879. All four are in service on the Ffestiniog Railway¬†today.

Our new models capture the subtle style of these coaches, with the 'bow' towards the bottom of the sides. The models feature very fine print¬†detail too, including the Ffestiniog Railway company emblem. The livery is green with a cream trim around the upper half of the coach, and contrasting maroon end panels.

No. 17 wears this livery today. Fitted with metal-tyred wheels the coaches are lovely smooth runners.

FR Short 'Bowsider' Bogie Coach - Early Preservation - Green 18

The four coaches in this group of vehicles were known as the 'Bowsiders' because of the shape of their sides, and were supplied by two builders in 1876 and 1879. Numbers¬†17 and 18 are the shorter coaches, delivered in 1876, and the two long coaches, numbers¬†19 and 20, arrived three years later in 1879. All four are in service on the Ffestiniog Railway¬†today.

Our new models capture the subtle style of these coaches, with the 'bow' towards the bottom of the sides. The models feature very fine print¬†detail too, including the Ffestiniog Railway company emblem. The livery is green with a cream trim around the upper half of the coach, and contrasting maroon end panels.

No. 17 wears this livery today. Fitted with metal-tyred wheels the coaches are lovely smooth runners.

FR Short 'Bowsider' Bogie Coach - Early Preservation - Green 19

The four coaches in this group of vehicles were known as the 'Bowsiders' because of the shape of their sides, and were supplied by two builders in 1876 and 1879. Numbers¬†17 and 18 are the shorter coaches, delivered in 1876, and the two long coaches, numbers¬†19 and 20, arrived three years later in 1879. All four are in service on the Ffestiniog Railway¬†today.

Our new models capture the subtle style of these coaches, with the 'bow' towards the bottom of the sides. The models feature very fine print¬†detail too, including the Ffestiniog Railway company emblem. The livery is green with a cream trim around the upper half of the coach, and contrasting maroon end panels.

No. 17 wears this livery today. Fitted with metal-tyred wheels the coaches are lovely smooth runners.

FR Short 'Bowsider' Bogie Coach - Early Preservation - Green 20

The four coaches in this group of vehicles were known as the 'Bowsiders' because of the shape of their sides, and were supplied by two builders in 1876 and 1879. Numbers¬†17 and 18 are the shorter coaches, delivered in 1876, and the two long coaches, numbers¬†19 and 20, arrived three years later in 1879. All four are in service on the Ffestiniog Railway¬†today.

Our new models capture the subtle style of these coaches, with the 'bow' towards the bottom of the sides. The models feature very fine print¬†detail too, including the Ffestiniog Railway company emblem. The livery is green with a cream trim around the upper half of the coach, and contrasting maroon end panels.

No. 17 wears this livery today. Fitted with metal-tyred wheels the coaches are lovely smooth runners.

HAA TOPS BR Railfreight - Red Cradle

In August 2023 DB Cargo retired the last of the former BR/ECC china clay CDA hoppers after a service life of 35 years. These unique and distinctive wagons will be missed by enthusiasts but thanks to PECO, modellers can keep their legacy going in model form!

Note that the CDA wagons are now fitted with metal-tyred wheels as standard.

The CDA China Clay hopper, and the HAA Coal Hopper, are closely related, sharing the same design and operational principles, with bottom hopper doors opened to empty the contents, in the case of china clay, for loading into ships at Carne Point, near Fowey in Cornwall. As china clay must be kept dry special rolling tarpaulin covers protected the load, as featured on our models.

HOP-AB Coal Hopper, Brown Cradle

In August 2023 DB Cargo retired the last of the former BR/ECC china clay CDA hoppers after a service life of 35 years. These unique and distinctive wagons will be missed by enthusiasts but thanks to PECO, modellers can keep their legacy going in model form!

Note that the CDA wagons are now fitted with metal-tyred wheels as standard.

The CDA China Clay hopper, and the HAA Coal Hopper, are closely related, sharing the same design and operational principles, with bottom hopper doors opened to empty the contents, in the case of china clay, for loading into ships at Carne Point, near Fowey in Cornwall. As china clay must be kept dry special rolling tarpaulin covers protected the load, as featured on our models.

NEW Pro-Grass Detailer Applicator

Designed for modellers¬†to give access to awkward corners of the¬†layout, the¬†NEW PECOscene Pro-Grass Detailer Applicator is a great addition to the range. Featuring a¬†comfortable handle to hold and a long, slender¬†neck to reach into cramped areas of the layout with ease, the applicator makes the addition¬†of static grass around structures and track so much easier to achieve. Conveniently, the¬†applicator is also supplied with two interchangeable sieve heads - one flared, the other straight, both of which can accommodate up to 6mm static grass fibres, and give the modeller options when deciding how much coverage is required. Powered by a 9v battery (not included), the applicator switch also lights up to indicate when power is¬†on, a useful reminder!¬†

Our 'Shows You How' Booklet No 13 Detailing the Landscape and Youtube video clips show the effects that can be created.

OO-9 Large England PECO/KATO Locomotive - 'Exmoor Pony' (SR Green)

Coming April 2024!

Narrow gauge ready-to-run locomotives in 1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track. DC (analogue) core-less motor fitted within loco body giving smooth and reliable running. Loco and tender electrically connected ‚Äì pick ups on front loco axles and two tender axles. Inner axle of loco fitted with traction tyres. Will comfortably negotiate 9inch/229mm radius curves. Fully decorated with fine lining and small details. Separate moulding supplied for handrails, and other details. Supplied fitted with standard PECO OO-9 coupling, Arnold N gauge couplings supplied separately.

Please note: DCC¬†operation is possible¬†with this model but it is not currently supplied as 'DCC-Ready' and will need to be carefully retro-fitted.

OO-9 Large England PECO/KATO Locomotive - 'Little Giant' (Maroon)

Coming April 2024!

Narrow gauge ready-to-run locomotives in 1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track. DC (analogue) core-less motor fitted within loco body giving smooth and reliable running. Loco and tender electrically connected ‚Äì pick ups on front loco axles and two tender axles. Inner axle of loco fitted with traction tyres. Will comfortably negotiate 9inch/229mm radius curves. Fully decorated with fine lining and small details. Separate moulding supplied for handrails, and other details. Supplied fitted with standard PECO OO-9 coupling, Arnold N gauge couplings supplied separately.

Please note: DCC¬†operation is possible¬†with this model but it is not currently supplied as 'DCC-Ready' and will need to be carefully retro-fitted.

OO-9 Large England PECO/KATO Locomotive - 'Welsh Pony' (Purple Brown)

Coming April 2024!

Narrow gauge ready-to-run locomotives in 1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track. DC (analogue) core-less motor fitted within loco body giving smooth and reliable running. Loco and tender electrically connected ‚Äì pick ups on front loco axles and two tender axles. Inner axle of loco fitted with traction tyres. Will comfortably negotiate 9inch/229mm radius curves. Fully decorated with fine lining and small details. Separate moulding supplied for handrails, and other details. Supplied fitted with standard PECO OO-9 coupling, Arnold N gauge couplings supplied separately.

Please note: DCC¬†operation is possible¬†with this model but it is not currently supplied as 'DCC-Ready' and will need to be carefully retro-fitted.

OO-9 Small England PECO/KATO Locomotive - 'Palmerston' (Maroon)

Coming April 2024!

Narrow gauge ready-to-run locomotives in 1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track. DC (analogue) core-less motor fitted within loco body giving smooth and reliable running. Loco and tender electrically connected ‚Äì pick ups on front loco axles and two tender axles. Inner axle of loco fitted with traction tyres. Will comfortably negotiate 9inch/229mm radius curves. Fully decorated with fine lining and small details. Separate moulding supplied for handrails, and other details. Supplied fitted with standard PECO OO-9 coupling, Arnold N gauge couplings supplied separately.

Please note: DCC¬†operation is possible¬†with this model but it is not currently supplied as 'DCC-Ready' and will need to be carefully retro-fitted.

OO-9 Small England PECO/KATO Locomotive - 'Prince'

Feast your eyes on¬†the all new Ffestiniog Railway Small England 0-4-0ST+T locomotive, 'Prince', co-produced¬†by¬†PECO and the noted Japanese model railway manufacturer, Kato.

Finished as No.1 'Princess' and No.2 'Prince' both finished in Ffestiniog Railway heritage lined¬†maroon livery.

OO-9 Small England PECO/KATO Locomotive - 'Princess'

Feast your eyes on¬†the all new Ffestiniog Railway Small England 0-4-0ST+T locomotive, 'Princess', co-produced¬†by¬†PECO and the noted Japanese model railway manufacturer, Kato.

Finished as No.1 'Princess' and No.2 'Prince' both finished in Ffestiniog Railway heritage lined¬†maroon livery.

OO/HO Victorian Low Relief House Backs

The NEW Laser-Cut Victorian Houses

Alongside almost any railway there will be houses, and in model form it will be the low-relief buildings that will be of particular interest to modellers, especially as a feature along the backscene. We have been¬†working hard to develop a new¬†range of low-relief house fronts and backs, as well as the full building and we start off here with a typical semi-detached brick house typical of the Victorian period in Britain. You will be familiar with this style of house as they are still everywhere¬†in the UK!

Our kits have been¬†carefully designed for ease of assembly and feature some lovely detail. The texture of the¬†laser-cut surface replicates the¬†brick courses and slate tiles perfectly. Detailing around the windows and doors and the¬†inclusion of guttering and downpipes is noteworthy, as are the curtains¬†in the window and the provision of additional dormers (house backs kit) and bay windows¬†(house front kit), plus the optional pavement¬†around the¬†base. The dormers,¬†bay windows and pavement are included in the LK-208 full house kit too!

Several¬†kits can be combined to create a terrace of houses, so commonly seen in locations around the¬†country¬†in relation to the¬†railways. A row of house backs alongside the railway and against the backscene, a row of house fronts high on a hill above the station, or a street of semi-detached¬†houses in a town scene, the possibilities¬†are endless! The kits will need painting so the modeller can personalise each one, so necessary when you create a terrace of buildings.¬†No two houses would ever be the same. Acrylic paints are best. We demonstrate¬†this in our new PECO TV video.

OO/HO Victorian Low Relief House Complete

The NEW Laser-Cut Victorian Houses

Alongside almost any railway there will be houses, and in model form it will be the low-relief buildings that will be of particular interest to modellers, especially as a feature along the backscene. We have been¬†working hard to develop a new¬†range of low-relief house fronts and backs, as well as the full building and we start off here with a typical semi-detached brick house typical of the Victorian period in Britain. You will be familiar with this style of house as they are still everywhere¬†in the UK!

Our kits have been¬†carefully designed for ease of assembly and feature some lovely detail. The texture of the¬†laser-cut surface replicates the¬†brick courses and slate tiles perfectly. Detailing around the windows and doors and the¬†inclusion of guttering and downpipes is noteworthy, as are the curtains¬†in the window and the provision of additional dormers (house backs kit) and bay windows¬†(house front kit), plus the optional pavement¬†around the¬†base. The dormers,¬†bay windows and pavement are included in the LK-208 full house kit too!

Several¬†kits can be combined to create a terrace of houses, so commonly seen in locations around the¬†country¬†in relation to the¬†railways. A row of house backs alongside the railway and against the backscene, a row of house fronts high on a hill above the station, or a street of semi-detached¬†houses in a town scene, the possibilities¬†are endless! The kits will need painting so the modeller can personalise each one, so necessary when you create a terrace of buildings.¬†No two houses would ever be the same. Acrylic paints are best. We demonstrate¬†this in our new PECO TV video.

OO/HO Victorian Low Relief House Fronts

The NEW Laser-Cut Victorian Houses

Alongside almost any railway there will be houses, and in model form it will be the low-relief buildings that will be of particular interest to modellers, especially as a feature along the backscene. We have been¬†working hard to develop a new¬†range of low-relief house fronts and backs, as well as the full building and we start off here with a typical semi-detached brick house typical of the Victorian period in Britain. You will be familiar with this style of house as they are still everywhere¬†in the UK!

Our kits have been¬†carefully designed for ease of assembly and feature some lovely detail. The texture of the¬†laser-cut surface replicates the¬†brick courses and slate tiles perfectly. Detailing around the windows and doors and the¬†inclusion of guttering and downpipes is noteworthy, as are the curtains¬†in the window and the provision of additional dormers (house backs kit) and bay windows¬†(house front kit), plus the optional pavement¬†around the¬†base. The dormers,¬†bay windows and pavement are included in the LK-208 full house kit too!

Several¬†kits can be combined to create a terrace of houses, so commonly seen in locations around the¬†country¬†in relation to the¬†railways. A row of house backs alongside the railway and against the backscene, a row of house fronts high on a hill above the station, or a street of semi-detached¬†houses in a town scene, the possibilities¬†are endless! The kits will need painting so the modeller can personalise each one, so necessary when you create a terrace of buildings.¬†No two houses would ever be the same. Acrylic paints are best. We demonstrate¬†this in our new PECO TV video.

TT:120 7-Plank Open Wagon, BR

The first items of ready-to-run rolling stock in TT:120 scale from PECO are now available, representing a mixture of the post-grouping companies, British Railways¬†and the¬†first three private owner liveries.

TT:120 is the first British "true-to-scale" scale - 1/120 scale models running on 1/120 scale/gauge track.¬†