Description
This 1/19 scale model kit is based on a 20 foot long, six wheel, Cleminson goods wagon built in Peterborough by Thomay Moy limited in 1896 for the Southwold railway. The initial batch proved successful in service and three further batches were ordered so that the railway eventually had 16 of these vehicles (numbered 24 to 39).
These wagons were notable for their use of the Cleminson patented flexible wheel base system. The model uses 3D printed components and steel slide rods to produce a smooth and reliable cornering. (The 32mm version will successfully negotiate a Peco small radius turnout and the 45mm version a “Radius 3” curve). The centre axle is also free to float vertically by 4mm which allows the wagon to negotiate “bumps and dips” in the track. Tenmille 32mm diameter split spoke wheels are included in the kit.
This kit features:
Laser Cut Bodywork
The wagon body is cut from premium quality poplar plywood which may be painted, stained or simply left bare. Both sides of the body work have engraved plank details so that wagon looks good even if no load is being carried.
3D Printed Sintered Nylon Detailing
The kit includes several detail parts 3D printed in SLS nylon. These include door hinge plates, brake lever and end stanchions. They come pre-coloured in a satin “charcoal black” finish.
3D Printed Sintered Nylon Axle Guards
A set of sintered nylon axle gurads are provided that are simply screwed onto the 3D printed center and radial trucks. These provide a very free running wheel bearing without the need for brass bushes. They come pre-coloured in a “carbon black” finish which looks attractive without needing any further painting.
Quality Steel Rimmed Wheels
Three pairs of “Tenmille” 32 mm diameter, steel rimmed, split spoke wheels are provided (i.e. three axles). These are precision CNC machined with 3mm journals and have insulated spokes in case you use track power.
The kit includes a centre dumb buffer (with hook) set at the correct 24mm above rail head, height. An alternative pair of suitably spaced pilot holes are also provided in the inner buffer beams so that the customer may replace the center buffer with Accucraft chopper couplings (not provided) if they wish.
Available in both 32mm and 45mm track gauges.
Paint and glue and are not included this kit
