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EFE Rail E86030

54ft non-Corridor Composite Caledonian Railway Plum & Off-White

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

The EFE Rail 54ft non-Corridor Bogie Coaches are based on the brand’s highly acclaimed Isle of Wight Coaching stock – the prototypes for which were rebuilt from former London, Brighton & South Coast Railway vehicles before their move to the island. With no authentic coaching stock available to depict passenger operations of many of the Victorian railway companies, these EFE models give a true feel of train travel from yesteryear and come finished in authentic liveries for some of the pre-Grouping companies that have so far been uncatered for when it comes to ready to run coaching stock.

Each model is produced using a high fidelity injection moulded bodyshell adorned with extra details, like the ornate metal handrails that are each separately fitted, the etched metal end steps and the emergency brake gear. Beneath each coach the truss rods have been authentically modelled alongside separate battery boxes, the Westinghouse brake components complete the look. Metal wheelsets are used throughout whilst the NEM coupling pockets are mounted on close-coupling mechanisms fitted to the coach chassis, providing close coupling whilst still allowing the models to negotiate second radius curves.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• EFE Rail OO Scale
• Era 2
• Pristine Caledonian Railway Plum & Off-White livery
• Running No. 460
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 236mm (over couplings)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

EFE Rail 54ft non‑Corridor Composite Caledonian Railway model, part number E86030, depicts pre‑grouping passenger coaching stock in OO scale (Era 2). The coach is liveried in Caledonian Railway plum and off‑white and carries running number 460. Its overall length, measured over couplings, is 236 mm.

The model is based on the brand’s Isle of Wight coaching stock, which originated from rebuilt London, Brighton & South Coast Railway vehicles. It provides a ready‑to‑run representation of Victorian railway passenger coaches for companies that have previously lacked dedicated models.

Construction uses a high‑fidelity injection‑moulded bodyshell with separately fitted ornate metal handrails, etched metal end steps and emergency brake gear. Under the coach the truss rods are modelled, battery boxes are separate, and Westinghouse brake components are fitted. Metal wheelsets are standard, and NEM coupling pockets are mounted on close‑coupling mechanisms that allow negotiation of second‑radius curves.