About this Vehicle:
This kit represents a Great Northern Railway Composite Coach (Diagram 189, D189).
This 45 foot coach built to diagram 189 (D189) was one of several similar vehicles which were designed for the GNR in the 1890’s. This vehicle combined third class, first class and a guard’s compartment. This vehicle is described in “Historic Carriage Drawings” Volume 1 by N. Campling. ISBN 1 899816 04 6 page 94.
This Kit features:
Laser cut MDF carcass
Overlaid card..
The construction of an old-style kit, GN Brake carriage (GN04-D189) by "Fingers" dating back to 2014. It is still useful for general hints on construction but is no longer available. However, see the current kit here: TK-GN04-D189 . The current version of this kit has 3D printed components (roof and duckets) , is supplied with bogie kits and has pre-printed sides and ends. The chassis is revised. Construction is reduced with improved results. "Fingers" may return t..