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GNR 20 ton 8 wheeled  brake van
About this Vehicle: The GNR had several types of brake van. The brake van type that this model is the 8 wheeled version with vertical planking. This vehicle was initially used for mineral traffic. Sixty vehicles were introduced in 1913-1914. These vehicles were long lived there were still 46 in service in 1948 from a declared 60 in service in 1922 (from the inventory at grouping), until the early 1960's. One of these vehicles has been preserved.   This Kit features: Pre-cut MDF..
£30.00
GNR 20 ton brake van
About this Vehicle: The GNR had several types of brake van. The brake van type that this model is the 8 wheeled version with vertical planking. This vehicle was initially used for mineral traffic. Sixty vehicles were introduced in 1913-1914. These vehicles were long lived there were still 46 in service in 1948 from a declared 60 in service in 1922 (from the inventory at grouping), until the early 1960's. One of these vehicles has been preserved.   This Kit features: Pre-cut woo..
£22.00
GNR 20 ton brake van (6 Wheels)
About this Vehicle: The GNR had several types of brake van. The brake van type that this model represents is the twenty ton, 6 wheeled version with horizontal planking. This vehicle was mainly used for heavy goods and mineral traffic. These brake vans have been described in books (e.g. 19th Century Railway Drawings by A. Prior, and LNER Wagons by P. Tatlow)  and the Model Railway press (Especially an article in  "Model Railway News" December 1967). A representative model will enhan..
£18.00
GNR 4 compartment third class brake body kit (D281).
About this Vehicle: This kit represents a Great Northern Railway (GNR) Diagram 281 (D281) Third Class Brake. This Great Northern Railway (GNR) Diagram 281 (D281) Third Class Brake was a ubiquitous vehicle produced by the GNR.  Approximately 370 examples of this type were included in the stock inventories at the beginning of the 20th century. Similar vehicles were used by the East Coast Joint Stock (ECJS) and joint lines. One of These coaches has been preserved. This Kit features: Pre-pri..
£23.00
GNR 45 ft bogie composite brake kit (D189)
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: Pre-printed sides and ends. 3D prin..
£28.00
GNR 45 ft bogie composite brake kit (D189) - superceded
The construction of a GN Brake carriage (GN04-D189) by "Fingers".       ..
GNR 45 ft bogie composite coach kit (D129)
About this Vehicle: This kit represents a 45 foot composite coach built to diagram 129 (D129). This vehicle combined an open third class area and separate first class accommodation. This 45 foot coach built to diagram 129 (D129) 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..
£28.00
GNR 45 ft bogie Third brake kit (D277)
About this Vehicle: This kit represents a Great Northern third class brake built to diagram 277 (D277). This was one of several similar short bogie vehicles which were designed in the 1890’s. It combined a toilet, smoking compartment, open third area and a guard’s compartment and It is described in “Historic Carriage Drawings” Volume 1 by N. Campling. ISBN 1 899816 04 6 page 94. Twelve of these vehicles were constructed. Most of these vehicles survived through grouping and nat..
£28.00
GNR 5 compartment composite body kit (D156)
About this Vehicle: This kit represents a Great Northern Railway (GNR) Diagram 156 (D156) composite. This vehicle is a good example of a six wheeled composite produced in quantity by the GNR. Approximately 120 of this type were included in the stock inventories at the beginning of the 20th century. This Kit features: Pre-printed sides and ends. 3D printed roofs Sturdy construction Axleguards or bogies (as appropriate for the vehicle) A difficult and tedious task enco..
£23.00
GNR 5 compartment third class coach body kit (D245)
About this Vehicle: This kit represents a Great Northern Railway 5 compartment Third Class Coach (Diagram 245, D245).  This type of coach was the most common vehicle produced by the GNR. Approximately 400 of this type of vehicle were in the GNR inventory at the beginning of the 20th Century. This Kit features: Pre-printed sides and ends. 3D printed roofs Sturdy construction Axleguards or bogies (as appropriate for the vehicle) A difficult and tedious task encountered when..
£23.00
GNR 6 compartment third class coach (D243)
About this Vehicle: This model represents a Great Northern Railway (GNR) Diagram 243(D243) Six compartment Third Class coach (Also known as an excursion third). This vehicle was produced by the GNR in 1901. Approximately 34 of this type of vehicle were included in the stock inventories at the beginning of the 20th century. One of these coaches has been preserved. This Kit features: Pre-printed sides and ends. 3D printed roofs Sturdy construction Axleguards or bogies (as appropriate for ..
£23.00
GNR Express Goods Van
There were over 280 vans of this type in service with the GNR until grouping in 1922. These vans were fully fited with vaccum brakes. They were used for express goods traffic. This model construction is similar to GN04-W004 GNR covered Van. This Kit features: Pre-cut wood sides and ends. Sturdy construction 3D printed axleguards and brake components 3D printed roof and buffers Build impressive rolling stock using this kit as the basis of your next project. ..
£16.00
GNR Full brake body kit  (D303)
About this Vehicle: This kit represents a Great Northern Railway (GNR) Diagram 303 (D303) Full Brake van. This brake van and its variants was a common sight on the Great Northern Railway and later on the L&NER for many years. Approximately 80 vehicles of this type were owned by the GNR at the beginning of the 20th Century. This Kit features: Pre-printed sides and ends. 3D printed roofs Sturdy construction Axleguards or bogies (as appropriate for the vehicle) A difficult and te..
£23.00
GNR Goods Brake Van (horizontal planks)
About this Vehicle: The brake van type that this model is based on, with horizontal planking, a light 10 ton Van.. This was the most numerous type of brake van. It had brakes on one side only, actuated within the cabin. Over 200 examples survived into the LNER and beyond. These brake vans have been described in books (e.g. 19th Century Railway Drawings by A. Prior, and LNER Wagons by P. Tatlow)  and the Model Railway press (Especially an article in  "Model Railway News" December 19..
£16.00
GNR Goods Brake Van (vertical planks)
About this Vehicle: The GNR had several types of brake van. The brake van type that this model is based on, with vertical planking, was a 20 ton version that replaced earlier vans from the early 1900's onwards. It was given diagram 1602/N. The physical dimensions overall were the same as the earlier vans. A few vans were vacuum fitted in later years. There were two significant variations of this van. Initially, the van was constructed with stanchions at each end, similar to existing vans constructed ..
£16.00
GNR Outside Framed Van
About this Vehicle: This model represents the standard, outside framed, covered van used by the GNR. In 1906,the GNR recorded 1563 covered vans. At grouping, 669 covered vans are recorded as surviving into LNER stock. These covered vans were actively constructed from about 1867 (Stirling) until about 1905 (Gresley) when outside framed vehicles were gradually replaced by inside framed stock. Photographic records of wagon stock (RAIL 326/682 and RAIL 326/1072 at the National Archives, UK) depict a number o..
£16.00
GNR parcels fruit & milk van body kit (D331)
About this Vehicle: This model represents a Great Northern Railway (GNR)six wheeled parcels fruit and milk van (Diagram 331 D331) This is an attractive and unusual vehicle. There were not many of these vehicles constructed. They were long lived and some survived after the grouping when the GNR became part of the LNER. This Kit features: Pre-printed sides and ends. 3D printed roofs Sturdy construction Axleguards or bogies (as appropriate for the vehicle) A difficult and tedious task..

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GNR Perishable Goods Van
The Great Northern Railway (GNR) built a small number of butter lard and milk vans. Similar vehicles were used for the conveyance of Fruit, meat and fish products. There were detail differences between the vehicles however they were all based on the standard 16ft body and incorporated a clerestory roof which makes them attractive and unusual vehicles. A few vehicles survived into LNER ownership in 1922. This Kit features: Pre-cut wood sides and ends. Sturdy construction 3D printed axleguards..
£16.00
Construction
Images showing the construction of one of our kits. ..
Gallery A Brigade of Brake Vans
"A Brigade of Brake Vans" -  A collective phrase for a cohort of 4mm GN brake vans assembled by one of our customers and kindly submitted to us. ..
GNR D281 6 Wheeled Brake - superceded
This album contains Images of GN04-D281 GNR (Great Northern Railway) four compartment third class coach which has been assembled without any paint or other finish. One image is included of the kit, painted, for comparison. The latest versions of theis model include 3d printed roofs and pre-printed sides. Howevre this album is retained because it shows general construction techniques in practice. ..
GNR Outside Framed Van
A step by step walk through of the assembly of this 4mm scale model of a GNR outside framed covered goods van with examples of the many uses of this vehicle. ..
Model Gallery
A selection of images of models in all scales ..