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Diagram3D designs and produces kits for scale model railway vehicles. The kits are produced using innovative techniques and modern technology. The kits are laser cut in card, MDF or wood and can be assembled without soldering. The assembly instructions can be freely downloaded from this website. We don't mind sharing historical information. There is a download section for interesting prototype information which has been collected from various sources. Our products include historical notes and pertinent details.Making models of historical railway vehicles can be frustrating. The prototypes often had complicated panels and details. Reliable historical information can be difficult to find. Producing a set of vehicles from scratch can be a daunting prospect. Our intention is to reduce this frustration and save your valuable modelling time. Each of our kits will assemble into an accurate body shell which can then be used to produce a detailed model.
The results can be impressive. Visit our gallery for images of completed models and details of construction. Save your time by using our products.
Covid-19/Coronavirus Information: As this is a non-essential service, we have decided to stop selling our products until the current situation alleviates in the UK. Many of our clients will be in the "at risk " category. In the meantime, this website is being updated with prototype information and we are working on new models. Stay safe and follow government advice.
The North Eastern Railway produced 32ft six wheeled carriages in large numbers to a standard design until the late 1890's. These carriages were intended to replace older designs. Our models of these carriages now include a first class carraige (Diagram 68) Click here NE04-D068 to see the product.
The models feature a detachable roof and are based on original drawings and reference material.
Another model available now is the luggage composite,diagram 9, NE04-D009 with more models to follow.
The North Eastern Railway produced six wheeled carriages in large numbers to a standard design until the late 1890's. The most numerous of these was the five compartment third class carriage (diagram 15).
Our model of this model features a detachable roof and is based on original drawings and reference material. Click here NE04-D015 to see the product.
A companion model available now is the luggage third,diagram 13, NE04-D013 with more models to follow.
Great Northern Railway (GNR) Diagram 281 (D281) Third Class Brake:
This vehicle was an ubiquitous vehicle produced by the GNR.. Approximately 370 of this type were included in the stock inventories at the beginning of the 20th century.
Click on the image or here to see the product details:GN04-D281
Click here to see this model in our gallery: Gallery GN04-D281Similar vehicles were used by the East Coast Joint Stock (ECJS).
One of These coaches, number 589, has been preserved at the Keighley Worth Railway.
This 45 foot coach built to diagram 129 (D129) was one of several similar vehicles which were designed by Howlden for the GNR in the 1890’s..
The vehicle combined an open third class area and separate first class accommodation.
This vehicle is described in “Historic Carriage Drawings” Volume 1 by N. Campling. ISBN 1 899816 04 6 page 94. One of these coaches has been preserved and is stored at the Keighley Worth Valley Railway.
These vehicles lasted well into the grouping period and travelled extensively over the rail system after grouping.
Click on the image or here: GN04-D129 to link to the product page
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 groupin
g and beyond. This model represents the horizontal planked variant of this vehicle. This kit is not difficult to make and would make a good starter project The assembly instructions are available here: PDF Instructions Click on any image or here for more information: GN07-W001 or on the product page.jpg)
This coach kit, GN04-D189 45ft composite brake is now available.
This 45 foot coach ) was designed by Howlden for the GNR in the 1890’s.. This vehicle combined third class, first class and a guards compartment.
This vehicle is described in “Historic Carriage Drawings” Volume 1 by N. Campling. ISBN 1 899816 04 6 page 94. This was a long lived vehicle and survived well into the grouping period.
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Our 4mm scale models of a Great Northern Railway brake vans are offered in two versions. The version with vertical planking GN04-W002 is a companion model to the brake van with horizontal planking (GN04-W001)
The brake van illustrated with vertical planking was a 20 ton version that replaced earlier vans from the early 1900's onwards. It was given diagram 1602/N and replaced the earlier van with horizontal planking.
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The latest D3D kit is a 4mm version of a LNWR 4 compartment coach which was originally made for 7mm scale. As with all our 4mm scale kits so far, this is a "bodyline" kit, the underframe details are left to the modeller. The illustration reflects the livery of the vehicle at the time which was green with light upper panels. The construction takes advantage of the strength of MDF combined with the detail of the card components to give a sturdy result. The model has a detachable roof.
Click on either the images of follow this link LNW401 to view the product
This 7mm / "O" gauge kit is straightforward to build and will enhance any early pre-grouping layout.
The model represents a London & North Western Railway (L&NWR) open carriage truck.
This is a type of vehicle that was long lived and commonly seen in passenger trains during the pre-grouping era. The model is based on historical documents and references.
Click on any image or here LNW705 to visit the product page