FFESTINIOG RAILWAY ‘BUFFET CARRIAGE’ 114 – AS BUILT CONDITION

If you would like this vehicle in any other condition up to 2026, please just ask; it will take a little longer, but we already have several variations drawn up and all the information to hand for the rest. This kit represents FR Carriage 114 as originally constructed in 1991, with the Buffet facilities and servery at the Porthmadog end and third class seating for 17 at the Blaenau End . As built, it had gas heating and was fitted for Push-Pull working. Apart from a repaint into ‘Mountain Prince’ livery, it remained in this general condition until the winter of 2010 when the gas heating was removed. Designed in collaboration with William Curry, the kit features hidden slot and tab construction, for easy and accurate assembly. They are available in either MDF or Plywood which should be specified at time of ordering. It should be noted that all the kit includes Plywood where required, such as for the roof. Full interior detail is provided including the kitchen and all of its fittings shown in the accompanying photographs. As per usual with Resurgam Rolling Stock individually glazed panels with droplight frames and or window beading are incorporated in full relief. As with our other modern FR Carriages, 3D printed Electrical Connector Terminals and Vacuum Pipes as well as correct pattern 3D printed ‘Bogie Side’ overlays, for the bogie frames as well as the usual 3D printed door handles, grab-rails, SLR Models 3D Printed Door Buffers and turned steel wheels on shouldered axles running in bronze bearings. In order to keep the beading as thin as possible, 0.6mm Polybak is used for this application as standard on this kit, whether supplied in MDF or Plywood. This kit is available for 32mm using the prototypical pattern ‘saloon’ bogies, or 45mm gauge using the newly updated ‘SARCAST Bogie’ with either allowing operation down to a 3ft 6in radius, but cutting a substantial chord in the process. Insulated wheels are also available if required. Please specify when ordering. For reference this vehicle are very similar in size to Lynton & Barnstaple Passenger Carriages. So although comparatively large, similar sized vehicles have been a feature of 16mm scale modelling for many years. The kit is available with either cut-outs to accept Accucraft Chopper Couplings, or plain headstocks to fit couplings of your choice. Please specify when ordering. Couplings and decals are not supplied with the kit, but the correct decals for the respective liveries are available from Endon Valley Custom Decals. Dimensions Length Over Headstocks: 571mm Roof Height: 135mm Width Over Body: 100mm Extreme Width: 111mm Over Footboards Availability First batch of kits due for dispatch in early June 2026, then at 28 days’ notice thereafter. Prices Ffestiniog Railway Carriage 112/113 Please specify at time of ordering MDF: £210.00 each + Postage Plywood: £245.00 each + Postage If you would like to place an order, please see our ‘Ordering Page’