{"title":"Carriages - Talyllyn Railway","description":"\u003cp\u003eFourdees Limited produce the current fleet of Talyllyn Railway bogie carriages in 009 scale. These models cover the original small vehicles 9 and 10 built by Tisdales, to the latest additions of 24 and 25 from Boston Lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tr-carriages-9-and-10","title":"TR Carriages 9 and 10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of carriages 9 and 10, as running on the Talyllyn Railway in the early 2000s. These were amongst the first bogie coaches to work on the preserved railway, originally built as open and semi-open vehicles in 1954 by W.G. Allen. They were later updated to their current bodies by Raymond Tisdale and Co in 1967\/8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarriage 9 was originally the full open, but is now a fully enclosed Third Class vehicle. Carriage 10 is built to the same overall dimensions, but is a Brake Third. Following Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56229038686534,"sku":"44-121K","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_TR_9-10.png?v=1774171699"},{"product_id":"tr-carriages-16-and-21","title":"TR Carriages 16 and 21","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of carriages 16 and 21, as running on the Talyllyn Railway in the early 2020s. These were amongst the first bogie coaches to work on the preserved railway, built in 1968\/9 and are similar to carriages 10 and 20 respectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarriage 16 and 10 have the same body profile, but 16 differs in having grab handles and slightly different Tywyn-end beading. The underframe profil of 16 is also significantly different, with a much shallower truss rod. Carriage 21 is principly the same as 20, but again there are differences in the underframe structure as the modification to include an end saloon was carriage out at Boston Lodge. Most noteably, the end Saloon of 21 features a different beading profile and slightly smaller windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the length of these buffered vehicles, these kits come with the choice of two couplings to fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom black-printed narrow hook and look coupling, which is compatible with NEM pockets. These allow the carriages to negotiate 12\" radius curves. These are printed couplings, and the hoops are delicate, so we recommend only one end be fitted with the hoop for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed Close Couplings (similar to those in our Ffestiniog 'Barn' series) are also included, for permanent fixed coupling of multiple vehicles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carriages can traverse sharper curves than 12\", but some modification may be required. For example, at 9\" radius, the inside of the buffers will need removing to prevent them fouling the couplings. Further work may be required to allow the bogies to pivot sufficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56229070569798,"sku":"44-122K","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_TR_16-21.png?v=1774171699"},{"product_id":"tr-carriages-19-and-20","title":"TR Carriages 17 and 18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of carriages 17 and 18, as running on the Talyllyn Railway in the early 2020s. Carriage 17 is originally one of two built for the Corris Railway by the Metropolitan Carriage and Wagon Works, but has seen significant alterations since it arrived at Pendre, including a new\/higher frame. Carriage 18 was the first bogie carriage built for the railway, and has a profile much inspired by the Glyn Valley Tramway vehicles (and is more ornate than the later Tisdale coaches). Following Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the length of these buffered vehicles, these kits come with the choice of two couplings to fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom black-printed narrow hook and look coupling, which is compatible with NEM pockets. These allow the carriages to negotiate 12\" radius curves. These are printed couplings, and the hoops are delicate, so we recommend only one end be fitted with the hoop for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed Close Couplings (similar to those in our Ffestiniog 'Barn' series) are also included, for permanent fixed coupling of multiple vehicles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carriages can traverse sharper curves than 12\", but some modification may be required. For example, at 9\" radius, the inside of the buffers will need removing to prevent them fouling the couplings. Further work may be required to allow the bogies to pivot sufficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe kit includes custom Quick Fix decals.\u003c\/b\u003e These are commercially printed transfers, and so there may be small alignment issues given the lines are only 0.15mm thick. The decals include full lining and emblems for Carriage 17, and TR crests and numbers for Carriage 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56229072732486,"sku":"44-123K","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_TR_17-18.png?v=1774171699"},{"product_id":"tr-carriages-16-and-21-copy","title":"TR Carriages 19 and 20","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of carriages 19 and 20, as running on the Talyllyn Railway in the early 2020s. These were amongst the first bogie coaches to work on the preserved railway, built in 1968\/9. Carriage 19 is in much the same form as it was built, with two first class compartments in the centre of the carriage, and third compartments at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarriage 20 was originally built as a full third, but was rebuilt in the mid-90s to include a access\/observation saloon at the east (Abergynolwyn) end. Following Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the length of these buffered vehicles, these kits come with the choice of two couplings to fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom black-printed narrow hook and look coupling, which is compatible with NEM pockets. These allow the carriages to negotiate 12\" radius curves. These are printed couplings, and the hoops are delicate, so we recommend only one end be fitted with the hoop for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed Close Couplings (similar to those in our Ffestiniog 'Barn' series) are also included, for permanent fixed coupling of multiple vehicles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carriages can traverse sharper curves than 12\", but some modification may be required. For example, at 9\" radius, the inside of the buffers will need removing to prevent them fouling the couplings. Further work may be required to allow the bogies to pivot sufficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56229090230598,"sku":"44-124K","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_TR_19-20.png?v=1774171699"},{"product_id":"tr-carriages-22-and-23","title":"TR Carriages 22 and 23","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of carriages 22 and 23, as running on the Talyllyn Railway in the early 2020s. These were amongst the first bogie coaches to work on the preserved railway, built in 1968\/9. Carriage 22 is in much the same form as it was built, and the largest of the three brake bogie carriages on the railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarriage 23 is the only remaining full third in its 'original' form, as sister carriages 20 and 21 were both rebuilt in the mid-90s to include a access\/observation saloon at the east (Abergynolwyn) end. Following Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the length of these buffered vehicles, these kits come with the choice of two couplings to fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom black-printed narrow hook and look coupling, which is compatible with NEM pockets. These allow the carriages to negotiate 12\" radius curves. These are printed couplings, and the hoops are delicate, so we recommend only one end be fitted with the hoop for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed Close Couplings (similar to those in our Ffestiniog 'Barn' series) are also included, for permanent fixed coupling of multiple vehicles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carriages can traverse sharper curves than 12\", but some modification may be required. For example, at 9\" radius, the inside of the buffers will need removing to prevent them fouling the couplings. Further work may be required to allow the bogies to pivot sufficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56229098062150,"sku":"44-125K","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_TR_22-23.png?v=1774171699"},{"product_id":"tr-carriages-24-and-25","title":"TR Carriages 24 and 25","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis is a detailed scale model kit for adult collectors. Not for children under 14 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model kit is of carriages 24 and 25, as running on the Talyllyn Railway in 2025. Both carriages are newly built at Boston Lodge works, and are the first all new bogie vehicles on the railway for some fifty years. These carriages have a profile that matches the earlier Tisdale fleet, and are mirrored siblings comprising an obseration\/accessible saloon, two first class compartments and a third saloon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Talyllyn Railway tradition, the vehicles only have passenger doors and a footboard on one side, and the model represents them post installation of air brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the length of these buffered vehicles, these kits come with the choice of two couplings to fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom black-printed narrow hook and look coupling, which is compatible with NEM pockets. These allow the carriages to negotiate 12\" radius curves. These are printed couplings, and the hoops are delicate, so we recommend only one end be fitted with the hoop for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed Close Couplings (similar to those in our Ffestiniog 'Barn' series) are also included, for permanent fixed coupling of multiple vehicles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carriages can traverse sharper curves than 12\", but some modification may be required. For example, at 9\" radius, the inside of the buffers will need removing to prevent them fouling the couplings. Further work may be required to allow the bogies to pivot sufficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe kit includes custom Quick Fix decals.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are commercially printed transfers, and so there may be small alignment issues given the lines are only 0.15mm thick. The decals include full lining, emblems, numbers and designations for both vehicles. Additional Fourdees Quick Fix decals can also be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fourdees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56229133779270,"sku":"44-126K","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/files\/Ebay_Thumb_-_TR_24-25.png?v=1774171699"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8272\/4934\/collections\/Bachmann_Trains_-_58604_Peter_Sam_3d84831b-3685-4161-9e9d-a099b7f2a70a.jpg?v=1774886721","url":"https:\/\/fourdees.co.uk\/collections\/carriages-talyllyn-railway.oembed","provider":"Fourdees Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}