Model Railways UK

Kernow Model Rail Centre has announced a new production run of their popular LBSC 'Open A', SR Diagram 1369 five plank open wagons in LBSC liveries, available in OO gauge. Following the success of the previous models, which quickly sold out, three new versions with different running numbers are being produced, in addition to the three existing LBSC livery versions.

Model Specification

The models feature:

Tooling designed, developed, and owned by Kernow Model Rail Centre
Post-1912 diagonal strapping, rounded ends, and fully posable sheet rail
Wooden chassis with 8 open spoke or LBSC 4-hole disc wheels
LB&SCR, SR lettered or plain axle box covers
Prototypical brake gear and safety loops fitted
Sprung metal buffers and etched brake handles
Coupling hooks and metal three link couplings

New Models

The six new LBSC livery models currently in production are:

SB009A: LBSC Diagram 1369, No. 4342
SB009B: LBSC Diagram 1369, No. 4206
SB009R: LBSC Diagram 1369, No. 3346 (as preserved on Bluebell Railway)
SB009V: LBSC Diagram 1369, No. 4333
SB009W: LBSC Diagram 1369, No. 6139
SB009X: LBSC Diagram 1369, No. 966

These models are priced at £32.99 and are due to arrive during the summer. Other livery versions, including square-ended Diagram 1364 wagons, are available to order now.

About the Prototype

The 10-ton five plank 'Open A' wagon, later SR Diagram 1369, was the most numerous LBSC wagon, with over 3,500 built between 1905 and 1926. The distinctive curved ends allowed for a tarpaulin sheet rail to be fitted. An example of this wagon in LBSC livery is preserved at the Bluebell Railway, and version SB009R represents this wagon as preserved.

RAILWAY MODELS UK

New production run of LBSC Five Plank Open wagon range

Model Specification

New Models

About the Prototype

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