These were requested by The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society who supplied lots of info, drawings and photos.
They match well with the old Nine Lines kits NL26. Note, these are large wagons. The size and style goes well with the W&LLR and GVT stock. More Southwold to follow later in the year.
There is a video of a painted wagon
Max dimensions: height from rail top: 23mm, width: 26mm, length (ex couplings): 42mm
Parts, supplied UNPAINTED:
3 - Wagon Body/Chassis with NEM style socket
3 - Couplings - 2 types (Standard fixed loops and '2-link') normally attached inside wagons
3 - Brake levers (1 spare per wagon)
3 - pairs of Kato solid metal wheels/axles, normally pre-fitted to the chassis
TAKE CARE: When handling the door-protectors can be a little delicate (especially if removing/replacing wheels).
Single Wagons: these are available at the shows for £9 each, so if you only want 1 or 2 then please ask.
12mm Gauge: As the Southwold was a 3' gauge line, there is a 12mm gauge version at same price, but you must request with a SEPARATE MESSAGE or by email. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE “MESSAGE TO SELLER” that is useless, eBay don’t pass it on clearly at all. There may be up to a week delay, as I don't hold much 12mm stock. The 12mm wheels are the 9mm ones with axle extensions, the wheels are supplied just push in, but would benefit from a touch of glue.
COUPLINGS: The wagons have an NEM socket, so you can fit your own types, but my OO9 hook and fixed loop couplings are supplied attached inside the wagon (1 spare set), just apply gentle sideways pressure to snap off.
WHEELS: If removing/replacing wheel-sets, do this very carefully, using pliers to hold the axles, and only apply gentle pressure to the axle boxes. The 3D resin is not as flexible or forgiving as injection moulded plastic.
Due to tolerances/variations in the printing process, the couplings may be slightly loose, or rather tight. Loose will just require some glue or packing, if tight, ensure all the sprues/bumps are fully removed (a fingernail usually does the trick), you can also lubricate with an HB pencil (as the resin is naturally rough), but some might require gentle filing/sanding to ensure a good fit. Use super glue or PVA - solvent glues do not work on 3D resins.
The NEM style pockets and couplings are a little delicate, so take care, they will not stand up to repeated insertion and removal. Each wagon comes with spares, in case of breakage.
WEIGHTING: The metal wheel-sets give the wagons a reasonable amount of weight. You can of course add weight as the load, but better to add a small lead strip under the chassis, between the axles, to give a low centre of gravity.
CAREFUL: All 3D models can be a little delicate, so don't drop them on the floor ! Also, I recommend any work be done with a file/sandpaper or min-drill rather than trying to cut, as this is gentler. I cannot be held responsible for breakage during handling, but if they are damaged in the post, then please provide photographic evidence of packaging etc. Any breakage can normally be fixed with a spot of super-glue or PVA.
The parts are printed in high-resolution resin, I generally print in white, although this doesn’t photograph well, it paints very well (colour you receive may vary). All prints have been cleaned and cured thoroughly, but as with all 3D prints, there may be small blemishes to tidy up.
STOCK: I hold a small stock, so will normally dispatch next working day (or even same day if early enough), but at times there may be a delay if I have to make parts to order. I will advise you when the order is received of any delay, otherwise I aim to dispatch with 2 working days.
Full list of items available via eBay ...
Please check Brooks3Dmodels.com for up to date model lists, as eBay make it impossible to update all the listings here.
Locos:
OO9 Glyn Steam Tram Loco
OO9 Bagnall Contractors Quarry Loco
OO9 Hunslet 0-4-0 ex-Tunnelling Diesel
OO9 Baguley Drewry RNAD Diesel
OO9 Steam Tram 'Toby'
B11-109SC Adapter Including Compatible Chassis for KATO 11-109
B11-109SA Adapter Excluding Compatible Chassis for KATO 11-109
Dummy-109 Chassis
KATO 11-109 Chassis
TU-KOPPEL 0-4-0 Chassis
Rolling stock:
Glyn Valley Tramway GVT First Class Coach
3 off Dinorwic Slate Wagons
3 off Corris Railway Wooden Slate Open Wagons
3 off Dinorwic / Penrhyn Quarry Rubble Rubbish Wagons
3 off Glyn Valley Tramway GVT Slate Wagons
3 off Snailbeach District Railways Large Hopper Wagons
3 off Corris Slate Slab Trestle Wagons
3 off Ffestiniog 2 Ton Flat Slab Wagons
WLLR Closed Goods Van
3 off RAF Fauld Ammo Wagons
Glyn Valley Tramway GVT Guard’s Van
3 off Ffestiniog 3 Ton Slate Wagons
3 off GVT 4 Ton Granite/Mineral Wagons
6 off Talyllyn 2 Bar Slate Wagons / 3 off Talyllyn 2 Bar Slate Wagons
6 off Penrhyn Wagons
6 off Tipper Wagons / 3 off Tipper Wagons
Pair (2) Cattle Wagons/Vans
6 off Ffestiniog 2 Ton Slate Wagons / 3 off Ffestiniog 2T Slate Wagons
7mm Narrow Gauge / O-16.5
3 off 7mm Tipper Wagons
3 off 7mm Ffestiniog 2 Ton Braked Slate Wagons
Lastly, I am always interested in hearing back from people both the existing range, and suggestions for what to work on next.
Thank you
Nigel