NG7 bolster wagon pair

NG7 6ft Ffestiniog style bolster wagon kit.

Pack of 2 wagons - they cannot be used as singles!

10.5mm wheelsets and couplers not included. Designed for Kadee couplers

KHM "simple link" couplers supplied, with additional link bar.

This design closely follows a Ffestiniog pattern but it is not an exact model replica. Used in pars to carry long loads.

The bolsters swivel on a central pivot - just like the real thing.

The scale 6ft chassis is designed for 10.5mm wheelsets with 26mm axles, but can accommodate 25mm. (I use both).

Wheelsets run in brass "top hat" pin point bearings (supplied). Once weighted, this car is a very smooth running wee beastie! various styles of N. Wales wheels are available from the 7mm NG association Sales, or a variety of HO 36" wheelset suppliers (Kadee, Tichy, Altas, Bachmann and others)

Laser-cut rigid chassis made from 1.5mm amd 1mm premium ply. This makes for a tough model, resilient to handling and transportation rigours. All parts have alignment features for easy assembly.  Additional strapping and cosmetic parts are laserboard.  Bolsters are obechi wood.

The coupler pockets are set up for centre set, medium length Kadee (148 whisker couplings or old number 5s). The coupler height correct to the HO Kadee gauge. While the chassis was designed around kadee draft boxes, there is enough space to fit NEM pockets if so desired.

KHM "simple link" couplers (supplied) will fit using the same hole as the Kadees to give a close coupled rake. Only use Kadees at the end wagons to shunt the whole rake - at least that's what i do!

The chassis frame design leaves a lot of space for adding WEIGHT. My prototypes are around 25g with small lead weights in the chassis and no load.  Weights not supplied in the kit - that would push up shipping.

Ffestiniog style brake levers are supplied for each wagon.