3 off GVT Glyn Valley Tramway 4 Ton Mineral/Granite Wagons with wheels in high quality 3D Resin for 4mm scale / 9mm track - OO9 These match with the Dundas Models DM42
These wagons are significantly larger than the other wagons, so unfortunately cost more per item to produce…
£17.99 per set of 3 + 1st Class postage per order, or get 10% off (makes £16.19 per set) if you buy 2 or more sets.
Please check all the photos, and read the text below to know what you are receiving.There are no instructions with the kit, so refer to notes below !
I have a video of a painted wagon and Glyn loco
These wagons go perfectly with the OO9 Glyn Steam Tram Loco and the GVT Guard’s Van
Dimensions: Max height from rail top: 17.6, max width: 20.5mm, length (excluding couplings): 43mm
Parts, supplied UNPAINTED:
3 - Wagon Bodies/Chassis with detailed axle boxes and updated NEM socket
3 - Coupling sets – 4 per wagon to give spares (normally attached to sprues/wagon floor)
3 - pairs Brake level/mechanism sets – 2 types per wagon (may be attached to wagon floor)
3 - pairs of Kato solid metal wheels/axles (14.2mm), normally pre-fitted to the chassis * colour/type may vary from photos
Photos show all the parts supplied, along with some painted versions – the painted ones are prototypes, with drop sides, and didn’t have the brakes fitted
DROP SIDES: originally the wagon was designed to have separate ‘working’ drop sides. The hinges and fixing plates were, or course, a little delicate, so I decided to fix them for release, however if you would like 1 or more of the wagons with separate drop sides, please contact me – 1 of the photos show this.
WHEELS: If removing/replacing wheel-sets, do this very carefully, using pliers to hold the axles, and only apply gentle pressure to the axle boxes. The 3D resin is not as flexible or forgiving as injection moulded plastic.
BRAKES: There were 2 styles of brakes, the simple drop/push down ones, or the V hanger style, each wagon comes with both as separate parts. They clip gently around the axle box, and have 2 square locating holes underneath the floor. Brakes were only fitted one side of the wagons, but you could different types each side for variety. If supplied still fitted to the wagon floor, just apply gentle pressure to release, then ensure any sprues are removed – the V hangar has 2 at the ends of the V (check with parts photo). Painting is easy to do before fitting, then just use PVA or super-glue to fix, ensuring they don’t foul on the wheels.
COUPLINGS: My couplings may be supplied either attached to a small web/base plate, or to the base of the wagon, for ease of handling/protection. They should easily snap off with sideways pressure The chassis have an NEM style slot, which also takes PECO couplings, so you can build the rake with close couplings, then add PECO ones (not included) at the end if required.
Due to tolerances/variations in the printing process, the couplings may be slightly loose, or rather tight. Loose will just require some glue or packing, if tight, ensure all the sprues/bumps are fully removed (a fingernail usually does the trick), you can also lubricate with an HB pencil (as the resin is naturally rough), but some might require gentle filing/sanding to ensure a good fit. Use super glue or PVA - solvent glues do not work on 3D resins.
The NEM style pockets and couplings are a little delicate, so take care, they will not stand up to repeated insertion and removal. Each wagon comes with 2 OO9 hooks and 2 hooks with fixed loops, so there are double the number required, in case of breakage.
All the new wagons include a simple pin at each end, so you can use jeweller’s chain couplings (2mm loops) within rakes.
WEIGHTING: The metal wheel-sets give the wagons a reasonable amount of weight. You can of course add weight as the load, but better to add a small lead strip under the chassis, between the axles, to give a low centre of gravity.
CAREFUL: All 3D models can be a little delicate, so don't drop them on the floor ! Also, I recommend any work be done with a file/sandpaper or min-drill rather than trying to cut, as this is gentler. I cannot be held responsible for breakage during handling, but if they are damaged in the post, then please provide photographic evidence of packaging etc. Any breakage can normally be fixed with a spot of super-glue or PVA.
The parts are printed in high-resolution resin, I generally print in white, although this doesn’t photograph well, it paints very well (colour you receive may vary). All prints have been cleaned and cured thoroughly, but as with all 3D prints, there may be small blemishes to tidy up.
STOCK: I hold a small stock, so will normally dispatch next working day (or even same day if early enough), but at times there may be a delay if I have to make parts to order. I will advise you when the order is received of any delay, otherwise I aim to dispatch with 2 working days.
Lastly, I am always interested in feedback (check the eBay feedback for how pleased people are with the models), both on this model, and suggestions for what to work on next.
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Thank you
Nigel