Description
This SM32/45 model kit is based on a drawing of the proposed Pickering guards van for the Cambeltown and Machrihanish Light railway in Scotland. The C&M actually ordered a different van (more of a goods wagon with end windows) but Pickerings went onto supply a couple of similar double balcony vans to the Welshpool and Llanfair railway
This kit features:
Laser Cut Bodywork
The guards van body is cut from premium quality poplar plywood which may be painted, stained or simply left bare.
Vacuum Formed Roof
A pre-formed “HIPS” roof is supplied in the kit. No more attempting to bend plywood into an even curve!
3D Printed Sintered Nylon Detailing
The kit includes several detail parts 3D printed in SLS nylon. These include corner plates, hand rails, step brackets, brake cranks and brake shoes. They come pre-coloured in a satin “charcoal black” finish.
3D Printed Sintered Nylon Axle Guards
A set of sintered nylon axle guards are provided that are simply screwed onto the sole bars. 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 Wheels
Two pairs of 24 mm steel disc wheels are provided (i.e. two axles). These are precision CNC machined with 2mm journals and have insulated bushes 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.
Pickering Guards Van Assemby Instructions
Paint and glue are are not included
