CARNFORTH AND MULTIPLY

The last of the trio of 009 FR carriages currently being built for a regular client is coming together.



It is a model of 112 which was one of three carriages built at the start of the 1990's at Carnforth as part of the InCa (Increased Capacity) programme.

It is the second of the Carnforth carriages we have built at Boston Largs Works for this client, having previously constructed the buffet carr 114.

The carriage is being finished in its current condition with an extra window on the landward side following the removal of the gas fired heating from these saloons - a decision made after the unit in 114 caught fire while stabled at Boston Lodge a couple of years back.

For more details about the scratch building service we can offer email us at: bostonlargsworks(at)btinternet(dot)com

MORE BARNS FOR BLAENCWM

The current order on the cutting mat is for 4mm scale (009) models of the FR Barn twin-set 100 & 124.



They are a twin set because the rebuilt observation carriage 100 was the first on the FR not to include a compartment for the guard and a vacuum brake setter. Instead this function is located in carriage 124, the first of the 'service carrs' which contains an area for the guard, a toilet, buffet store and preparation area and a diesel generator to provide an electric supply.

Because it has no guard accommodation 100 runs in formation with 124, which you can see here below.



They are being built according to my usual styrene technique and will be the 9th and 10th carriages produced at Boston Largs Works for Blaencwm Works, which you can read more about in this blog.

This client has also ordered a model of 'Carnforth' carriage 112 which will be the next one I'll work on.

(I didn't mention that until now because it's not a Barn design and spoilt the alliteration in the title!)

PULLMAN PAIR

The latest carriages being built at Boston Largs Works is this pair of WHR Pullmans in 7mm scale.



At the front is 'Bodysgallen' and at the back the Observation Carriage 'Glaslyn'.



The bodies are scratch built from styrene and the buff colour on the roofs is the two part epoxy clay Milliput which is used to form the distinctive domed ends.



The carriage bodies are complete and ready for painting once the bodies and couplings have been fitted.

100 OUTSHOPPED

Here are a couple of shots of our latest completed model.



It is a 7mm scale model of the original FR Observation Carr 100. It was scratchbuilt in styrene, painted by hand and finished with a spray coat of matt varnish. The transfers are supplied by EDM models (the FR crests) and Fox Transfers.



To enquire about our scratchbuilding service contact us at: bostonlargsworks@btinternet.com

100

The latest model outshopped at Boston Largs Works is a 7mm scale replica of FR observation carr 100.

It is shown here prior to the application of a protective coat of varnish and without the glazing in place.




Enquiries about scratchbuiding your next model are welcome: bostonlargsworks(at)btinternet.com

BOSTON LARGS WORKS GOES LARGE

The latest model made at Boston Largs Works is this 7mm scale / O14 gauge version of Festiniog Railway Observation Carriage 100.

The era chosen by the client is the original 100 with three windows at the end of the observation end and the guard's compartment.




The model is shown with the construction work complete. It will now be painted in two-tone Maroon/Cream livery and transfers applied before being finished with a coat of varnish.

NEW TRIO

The latest models to be completed are these three 4mm (OO9) carriages which have been scratch built in styrene and hand painted for the client.

They are, from the top down, Festiniog Railway carriage 116, FR 114, and ex-NWNGR / WHR Observation Carriage (aka the 'Gladstone Carriage')





My current commission project is a 7mm scale model of FR Observation Carriage 100. You can read about progress with this model on the Bron Hebog blog

Enquiries are always welcome, you can get in touch by emailing: bostonlargworks@btinternet.com