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NDR Carriage Works
‘This is a range of delightfully idiosynchratic, high-quality, hand-built rolling stock of wood and metal construction producd by Nicola Radnett for the owners of 32mm and 45mm gauge garden railways who would like something both original and different from the usual range of kit built models.’ Garden Rail - May 2004.
All items are normally held in stock for immediate despatch.
Ffestiniog Railway | ||
| These carriages are models based on the four wheeled vehicles used on the Ffestiniog Railway in the late nineteenth century. | ||
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1st class Ashbury coach as delivered in 1868. (Roof vents were not added for another six months.)Fully functional doors and ‘glazed’ windows. Length (over buffers): 220mm Height: 130mm Width (including running boards): 105mm |
£95 |
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Goods Brake van. The Ffestiniog rarely used this van as the line was exempt from attaching brake vans to goods trains. The inside of the van was so small that it was barely possible to stand upright. Complete with opening doors, metal platform handrails and ‘glazed’ windows. Internally, it has mahogany planked seating, assorted crates, luggage, etc., and brake hand wheel. Length (over buffers): 215mm Height: 130mm Width: 82mm |
£95 |
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Brake van No.2 based on the four-wheeled vans used on the Ffestiniog Railway in the 1880s - 90s. Fully functional brass hinges and door hasp, ‘glazed’ windows (bars fitted where appropriate), brake pipes and metal platform rail complete the model. Internal detail includes mahogany planked seating, assorted crates, cases and luggage, and brake hand wheel. Length (over buffers): 253mm Height: 130mm Width: 85mm |
£90 |
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Type 2 quarrymen´s vehicle (1870) The model has brass safety bars to the doorways and mahogany planked seating; no graffiti. Length (over buffers): 162mm Height: 122mm Width: 76mm |
£45 |
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Hearse van based on the original displayed in Porthmadoc Museum. It was converted from a Type 2 Quarrymen´s coach in 1885-6. The model has fully functional opening doors on the end and is complete with four 'urns' on the roof. a black painted coffin with ‘silver’ metal cross and red silk rose. Length (over buffers): 168mm Height: 137mm Width: 80mm |
£65 |
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Sheep van based on plans recovered and reconstructed from those found at Boston Lodge, Porthmadoc, though it is not certain whether any of these vans saw service on the Ffestiniog Railway. Includes metal side bars, clerestory roof, and fully functional opening doors. Length (over buffers): 185mm Height (to top of clerestory roof): 128mm Width: 80mm |
£75 |
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New quarrymen´s carriage built to replace the earlier Type 2 vehicles in the late 1880s. Complete with opening doors and fully ‘glazed’. Internally, the model has mahogany perimeter seating and various ‘luggage’ items. Length (over buffers): 215mm Height: 118mm Width: 80mm |
£70 |
| Semi-open knifeboard coach (“bug-box”) based on those used on the Ffestiniog up to 1929. They were named “knifeboard” coaches as they resembled a contemporary kitchen cutlery tray with a central divider/handle. The model has fully functional opening doors, brass safety mesh and brake pipes. Internally, the coach is varnished appropriately and includes beech and mahogany seating. Length (over buffers): 210mm Height: 135mm Width: 115mm |
£85 | |
Standard coal wagon with end door opening. (Painted) |
£58 | |
Glyn Valley Tramway | ||
| Please note that it is possible to supply these models with prototypical buffers, safety chains, etc. Please enquire for details. | ||
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3rd class open coach based on the six delivered to the Glyn Valley Tramway in 1893, as modified with boarded ends and corners. The model has fully-functional opening doors, complete with brass handles and grab rails. Length (over buffers): 220mm Height: 153mm Width: 102mm |
£85 |
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Centre-door closed saloon, based on one of the three coaches that the company bought in 1891 when horses were replaced by steam. These coaches were designed to carry twelve passengersand and were lit by a central oil lamp. The model has fully-functional opening doors, complete with brass handles and grab rails. Internally seated with individual mahogany planking, footstep and ‘oil lamp’ on roof. Length (over buffers): 218mm Height (including lamp): 165mm Width (including step on one side): 120mm |
£95 |
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3rd class closed coach based on those delivered in 1892 by the Midland Railway Carriage and Wagon Co. All four doors open and have brass handles and grab rails. The widows are fully ‘glazed’. There is an oil lamp vent on the roof. Internal detail includes a three-quarter high partition and red seat ‘upholstery’. Length (over buffers): 230mm Height: 178mm Width: 105mm |
£95 |
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Covered van based on the two 3 ton vans that were supplied in 1894. They were painted in the same livery as the passenger coaches and had a similar outline to the brake vans.Complete with appropriate riveted metal strapping and fully functional side doors on the ‘valley’ side. Length (over buffers): 195mm Height: 145mm Width: 93mm |
£75 |
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Brake van based on the two supplied to the railway in 1894. They were painted in the same livery as the passenger coaches and the two covered vans. The model is complete with metal strapping and lots of rivets! There are a total of five fully operating doors. Length (over buffers): 205mm Height (including chimney): 158mm Width: 93mm |
£95 |
See also the 'Tatty Trucks' range below for more Glyn Valley stock. | ||
Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway |
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The Irish horse box |
£150 |
Welshpool & Llanfair and Vale of Reidol Railways |
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Cattle wagon based on those in use on both the Vale of Reidol and Welshpool and Llanfair Railways. Built by the GWR in the 1920s, the official capacity was seven animals. Constructed from brass angle and individual pine planks with fully functional door sets on both sides - drop down door with two small slatted doors above. Length (over buffers): 255mm Height: 150mm Width: 95mm |
£85 |
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Teifi Valley Railway |
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Watch this space for a new range of Teifi Valley stock currently under development. | ||
Talyllyn Railway |
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Lancaster coach. Originally built by the Lancaster Wagon Co. Ltd, this coach probably dates from 1866. This odd vehicle might have been intended for use on the Workmen's train, but was certainly used as an antique-looking passenger coach. There are three fully-functional opening doors - on the ‘south’ side only, complete with brass handles and grab rails. Internal detail includes fully ‘glazed’ windows and individually planked seating. Length (over buffers):270 mm Height: 148mm Width: 193mm |
£110 |
See also the 'Tatty Trucks' range below for more Talyllyn stock. | ||
“Tatty Trucks” | ||
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These “Tatty Trucks” are made to the same high standard as other NDR rolling stock, but are painted in grey with black metalwork and are weathered to appear as they would during their normal working lives. (Note that hinges are non-functional, unless otherwise stated.) These wagons are possibly the cheapest ready-to-run handbuilt models available. Watch out for other new arrivals - the range is always increasing! |
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| Generic 4-plank open wagon with drop sides | £27.50 | |
rake of 3: |
£75 |
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Covered wagon with opening door | £47.50 |
rake of 3: |
£130 |
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Penrhyn rubbish skip |
£32 | |
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£90 |
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Tar tanker based on those used by the Ceiriog Granite Company to transport the tarmacadam produced at Pandy. The Glyn Valley purchased five from the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company in about 1890. The model is supplied painted witk black strapping, etc. Spoked wheels, made from reinforced nylon with metal tyres, are standard. Length (over buffers): 105mm Height: 112mm Width: 63mm rake of 3: |
£45 £125 |
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Welshpool and Llanfair open wagon based on those used for freight on the W&L. Originally supplied without springs, they were soon modified to take 6-leaf springs. The three currently in use have all been rebuilt in recent years at Llanfair. Constructed from a plywood shell with individual pine planking and appropriate strapping. They are supplied with white metal buffers and axle boxes, steel wheels, coupling pins and chains. Length (over buffers): 190mm Height: 68mm Width: 88mm |
£35 |
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Ffestiniog iron coal-truck, based on the iron wagons used to transport coal and other freight on the Ffestiniog Railway. These trucks were of 2 tons capacity and built at Boston Lodge. Narrow in body but high in side, they had end doors. Constructed from plywood with opening end doors and a "brake" handle on one side. They have lots of rivet detail both inside and out. Supplied with coupling chains and fitted with white metal axle boxes and steel wheels. Length (over buffers): 136mm Height: 105mm Width: 72mm |
£58 |
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Incline wagon (nicely rusted!) | £35 |
rake of 3: |
£95 | |
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Gunpowder van with opening roof panel and side door | £47.50 |
rake of 3: |
£130 | |
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Splay-sided iron wagon | £32 |
rake of 3: |
£85 | |
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Straight-sided iron wagon | £32 |
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£85 | |
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway |
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Darjeeling Tea Van, complete with wooden lattice doors! |
£120 |
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Darjeeling trolley based on the tiny wooden trollies used on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and in fact still used - by invitation only! A brass and mahogany 'park bench' and foot rest sits on a small wooden platform of individual lime planking. Complete with pith helmet, local newspaper and 'canvas' umbrella. Length (over buffers): 115mm Height (including umbrella): 145mm Width: 70mm |
£38 |
(More Darjeeling Himalayan Railway stock is currently under development.) | ||
Indian Hill Railways |
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Matheran long wheel base, 4-wheel carriage based on the carriages used on Indian hill railways, particularly the Matheran, with data from those in the Delhi Transport Museum.Internal detail includes individually planked seating for 18 passengers, with aach unglazed window having a wooden ‘shutter’. The original livery of ivory pannels and terracotta main body, with varnished interior, can also be provided. Length (over buffers): 250mm Height: 165mm Width: 98mm |
£100 |
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Matheran director's saloon based on the salons used by the Indian hill railways, including the Darjeeling.The doors are fully functional. The winodws are fully ‘glazed’; the end windows have vents above. Internal detail includes upholstered bench seats at one endof the carriage with two fully upholstered easy chairs at the other. Length (over buffers): 155mm Height: 155mm Width: 100mm |
£100 |
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Arthur Koppel 4-wheel coach based on an interesting little saloon with both open and closed passenger accommodation, built by Arthur Koppel for the colonial market. Both doors are fully opening. Internal detail includes fully ‘glazed’ windows planked wooden seating in the ‘closed’ compartment and wooden benches in the ‘ventilated’ section. Length (over buffers): 228mm Height: 135mm Width (including step): 92mm |
£115 |
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Guard's van for an Indian railway based on an original at the Delhi Transport Museum. All six doors are fully opening, the goods doors outwards and the guard's doors inwards. All windows are ‘glazed’. The original livery of mid blue with ivory pannels and an ivory stripe at the base of body, with varnished interior, can also be provided. Length (over buffers): 195mm Height: 145mm Width (including step): 98mm |
£95 |
These individually detailed models are designed by Nicola Ratnett using her own observations, photographs, and existing plans. They are built to 16mm scale to run on 32mm or 45mm gauge track. Note that due the individual nature of these models, the dimensions given above are approximate, and may vary by 1 or 2 mm.
The models are constructed with a plywood shell faced with individual lime and pine wood planking. They are complete with fully functional brass hinges and door hasps, and ‘glazed’ windows with bars fitted as appropriate. They are ready to run with whitemetal centre buffers complete with coupling hooks, whitemetal axle boxes, and steel wheels/axles.
Models are normally supplied unpainted and untreated in any way, for you to add your own livery. But any internal detailing (for example, the coffin in the hearse van) is painted appropriately. Due to popular demand, a full painting service is now available. Please allow between £35 and £45 extra for each model. Note that the “Tatty Trucks” range is supplied painted and weathered, at no extra cost.
Where appropriate there are internal details including various items of luggage, workmen's equipment, etc. As each wagon is individually built, these items will vary. Indeed, no two are exactly the same. Typically, these include packing cases, secure trunks (to hold explosives maybe), suitcases, bundles of rope, timber and chain, as well as the odd violin!
All items are normally held in stock. More designs are always under development - we are open to suggestions for new models.
