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Clear, illustrated instructions

GNR D303 Full BreakOur model kits are easy to assemble without specialist skills. All our products contain clear instructions which are available for download (in PDF format) from this website.

 Read the instructions before buying and there will be no hidden surprises when you order. We aim to make the assembly process easy. Our latest GNR coach kits are pre-printed with all apertures pre-cut.

The instructions include illustrations to help you make the kits. Historic information is included.  Hints and timing of the stages is included as an aid to help plan the project. Click on this link to view an example of the instructions for our kits : PDF instructions for 4mm kit TK-GN04-D303  Click here  TK-GN04-D303 to be taken to the product description for this kit.

 

A Brigade of Brake Vans

4mm scale Brake vans assembled from our kits, finished and painted by one of our customers.

A Brigade of Brake VansA Brigade of Brake Vans

 

GNR 20 ton 8 wheeled brake van (GN07-W007)

*** New Model ***

This "O" gauge kit is will enhance any layout. The kit is based on a well known type produced by the Great Northern Railway for many years. Examples of this type of brake van could be found after grouping and beyond.   This model represents the eight wheeled, vertical planked version of this vehicle. The assembly instructions are available here: PDF  Instructions Click on the  image or here for more information: GN07-W007

GNR 7mm Scale 6 wheeled Brake Van (GN07-W008)

*** New Model ***

This "O" gauge kit is will enhance any layout. The kit is based on a well known type produced by the Great Northern Railway for many years. Examples of this type of brake van could be found after grouping and beyond.   This model represents the six wheeled horizontal planked version of this vehicle. The assembly instructions are available here: PDF  Instructions Click on the  image or here for more information: GN07-W008

GNR 20 ton Brake Van 7mm Scale (GN07-W002)

*** New Model ***

This "O" gauge kit is will enhance any layout. The kit is based on a well known type produced by the Great Northern Railway for many years. Examples of this type of brake van could be found after grouping and beyond.   This model represents the vertical planked version of this vehicle. The assembly instructions are available here: PDF  Instructions Click on the  image or here for more information: GN07-W002

GN04-W004 GNR Outside Framed Van kit 4mm scale

*** Updated model ***

Our GNR 4mm outside framed van kit has now been upgraded with 3D printed solebars, 3D printed roof and buffers: GN04-W004

GNR Outside Framed Van

GN04-W006 Perishable Goods Van

*** Updated Model ***

GN04-W006 GNR Perishable Goods VanThese express vans were fully fitted. They were used for the transfer of lard,butter and fruit. Vans of a similar design were used for the rapid transfer of other perishable cargoes. They were originally given "teak" livery for inclusion in passenger trains. Although there were not many examples of this vehicle type, it does add atmosphere with its distinctive clerestory roof.. 3D printed printed roof, solebars and buffers included.

GN04-W006 GNR Perishable Goods Van

GN04-W005 GNR Express Goods Van

*** Updated Model ***

GN04-W005 GNR Express Goods VanThese express vans were fully fitted. There were approximatley 286 vehicles maintained by the company.

Vans of an similar design were used on the Cheshire Lines Committee (CLC) and Midland & Great Northern (M&GN). The kit includes 3D printed roof, buffers and solebars.

.GN04-W005 GNR Express Goods Van

GNR 4mm Brake Van kits

Our GNR 4mm brake van kits have been upgraded with 3D printed solebars, roofs and buffers.

10 ton brake van GN04-W001    20 ton brake van GN04-W002

GN04-W001 10 ton brake vanGN04-W002 20 ton brake van