Converted both before and after nationalisation (diagram 1/217) from standard plate and double bolster wagons to carry steel plates too wide to be loaded flat. Period mid 1940s to early 1970s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Among the first with an all welded body, these wagons (diagram 1/123) were widely used for carrying steel plate and other traffic such as motor cars, farm machinery and large packing cases. Period 1940 to mid 1970s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

250 of these vans (diagram 1/251) were built in 1952/53 for carrying chilled meat. In the 1960s many were used as ordinary goods vans before withdrawal in the early 1970s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

3500 of these vans (diagram 1/213) were built in the mid 1950s for general goods traffic and lasted into the 1980s. Ventilation scoops are included for the fruit van variation.These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

These wagons (diagram 1/176) were built by the LNER from the end of the Second World War. 3250 were constructed to this diagram. Lasted until the early 1970s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Over 19,000 of these standard vans (diagram 1/208) were built in the 1950s for general goods traffic and lasted into the 1980s. Alternative plywood doors are included. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers . Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Over 2000 of these wagons (diagram 1/115) were built in 1953-1956 to carry coal to power stations and steel works. Withdrawn by 1982. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Over 8000 of these wagons (diagram 1/039, 1/044) were built to an LMS design in the 1950s. Used until the 1980s, some lasted another decade in the Civil Engineer’s fleet. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

6500 of these wagons (diagram 1/037, 1/041) were built in the early 1950s, using a post war LNER design. Many survived into the 1980s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

1000 of these wagons 21 ton Coal Wagon (diagram 1/110) were built in 1950/51 for BR by the Metro-Cammell company. Many were still in service in the late 1970s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

A best seller for many years, Cyril Freezers's classic collection of model railway track plans. Over thirty plans are drawn and described, both covering steam era and modern image concepts and important design and location ideas. The plans have dimensions quoted for 00, a grid is superimposed to enable easy conversion to other scales. 36 pages.

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The history of a Pullman dining car which carried passengers in luxury to the Channel Ports en route for Paris. Today Orion can be seen preserved at Pecorama where it provides the perfect setting for morning coffees and cream teas. Includes some useful drawings for modellers. 35 pages.