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#1
Carriages & NPCS / Waiting for "U" ?...then it's ...
Last post by John Candy - May 22 2026 21:24If you are one of those who has been asking after the arrival of the GWR diagram "U" autotrailer, then it is time to join the "Q" and place your order with Ant Terranova at New Land 3D. I shall be passing over the STL files very soon, for the preparation of the kits.
Attached are photos of the test-build parts painted and awaiting gold/black lining and subsequent assembly (difficult to photograph in artificial light but will provide an overview of the design).
While on the topic of queueing....the dia. "Q" trailer will be joining the "U" very shortly. Both are gangwayed types so is an ideal partner for "U".
Unlike the "U", diagram"Q" has no luggage compartment or central vestibule, having a single, undivided, passenger saloon with a vestibule at each end.
These are 70ft coaches, so will make an impressive pair.
Update on new projects.
I have been asked to produce S.R. Maunsell corridor stock and Metropolitan "Dreadnought" stock and these are in hand.
Keep watching for updates.
Attached are photos of the test-build parts painted and awaiting gold/black lining and subsequent assembly (difficult to photograph in artificial light but will provide an overview of the design).
While on the topic of queueing....the dia. "Q" trailer will be joining the "U" very shortly. Both are gangwayed types so is an ideal partner for "U".
Unlike the "U", diagram"Q" has no luggage compartment or central vestibule, having a single, undivided, passenger saloon with a vestibule at each end.
These are 70ft coaches, so will make an impressive pair.
Update on new projects.
I have been asked to produce S.R. Maunsell corridor stock and Metropolitan "Dreadnought" stock and these are in hand.
Keep watching for updates.
#2
YouTube Links / new track near durham
Last post by AshleyW - May 19 2026 10:51 #3
Carriages & NPCS / Re: GW Auto Trailers ..... alm...
Last post by IanT - May 04 2026 09:15Well my first thought was just "WoW" John.
Lovely models & great detailing.
Regards,
IanT
Lovely models & great detailing.
Regards,
IanT
#4
Carriages & NPCS / Re: GW Auto Trailers ..... alm...
Last post by John Candy - May 02 2026 18:09I started the autotrailer project more than 3 years ago but it got pushed back in favour of other rolling stock projects, as you will have seen from my forum posts.
Today, the first two trailers have been completed (apart from some minor paint touching-up and application the transfers, which I shall be printing tomorrow) .
They are both "matchboard" types converted from steam railmotors.
Diagram "Z" is the earlier of the two, having been converted in 1915, while the A9 diagram trailers were converted 1919/20.
Both these are to be available as kits from Ant Terranova (New Land 3D) and he is working hard to assemble display models for the AGM (unfortunately, I shall not be there).
I am aware that the "U" diagram trailer (one of my four autotrailer projects launched at the same time) has generated enquiries and it is at the top of my list for early completion.
I am mulling over the possibility of a steam railmotor (battery powered) but the complication of the power bogie (with Walschaerts valve gear) is making me wonder whether it is worth the effort and whether a kit would sell.
All my rolling stock designs have been made available to Ant for kit production and he is making good progress, introducing as many as he can, as quickly as possible.
Ant has also taken on my buildings and accessories range (formerly marketed under the Thatchworks brand by Mark Thatcher) so he has "a lot on his plate"!
Please, watch out at the AGM for Ant's stand and support his work.
The end of the Gauge 3 coach famine is nigh!
John.
P.S. Ant is also offering the full range of my "Monobloc" bogies, so these can be bought separately for your own rolling stock projects.
Above : Diagram "A9"
Below : Diagram "Z"
Below : Close-up details of both types
Today, the first two trailers have been completed (apart from some minor paint touching-up and application the transfers, which I shall be printing tomorrow) .
They are both "matchboard" types converted from steam railmotors.
Diagram "Z" is the earlier of the two, having been converted in 1915, while the A9 diagram trailers were converted 1919/20.
Both these are to be available as kits from Ant Terranova (New Land 3D) and he is working hard to assemble display models for the AGM (unfortunately, I shall not be there).
I am aware that the "U" diagram trailer (one of my four autotrailer projects launched at the same time) has generated enquiries and it is at the top of my list for early completion.
I am mulling over the possibility of a steam railmotor (battery powered) but the complication of the power bogie (with Walschaerts valve gear) is making me wonder whether it is worth the effort and whether a kit would sell.
All my rolling stock designs have been made available to Ant for kit production and he is making good progress, introducing as many as he can, as quickly as possible.
Ant has also taken on my buildings and accessories range (formerly marketed under the Thatchworks brand by Mark Thatcher) so he has "a lot on his plate"!
Please, watch out at the AGM for Ant's stand and support his work.
The end of the Gauge 3 coach famine is nigh!
John.
P.S. Ant is also offering the full range of my "Monobloc" bogies, so these can be bought separately for your own rolling stock projects.
Above : Diagram "A9"
Below : Diagram "Z"
Below : Close-up details of both types
#5
New Product Announcements / Thatchworks range
Last post by Anthony Terranova - Apr 28 2026 18:51With immediate effect, I have taken over the Thaxted range and it is now part of New Land 3D.
Whilst I am reviewing pricing etc. all enquiries must be sent to newland3d@outlook.com
Whilst I am reviewing pricing etc. all enquiries must be sent to newland3d@outlook.com
#6
Carriages & NPCS / Re: The GWR 50ft Siphons
Last post by IanT - Apr 15 2026 09:04Very nice John. Well done!
Regards,
IanT
Regards,
IanT
#7
Carriages & NPCS / GWR dia. O13 Milk Train Brake ...
Last post by John Candy - Apr 13 2026 09:31GWR dia. O13 Milk Train Brake Van
Just four of these brake vans were built in 1921 (Nos. 1397 to 1400), reputedly, using parts recovered from ambulance train coaches, returned, in poor condition, by the War Department. The last was withdrawn in 1961 (No.1399) and is preserved on the Severn Valley Railway.
This joins the completed six Siphons (of types C, F ,G and H) to form the first section of my milk train (six six-wheel Siphons and Dean 40ft PBVs are to follow).
Siphons C and F have already been released as kits by New Land 3D (Anthony Terranova) and are available to order. Others are in the pipeline and pre-ordering will influence their progress.
Just four of these brake vans were built in 1921 (Nos. 1397 to 1400), reputedly, using parts recovered from ambulance train coaches, returned, in poor condition, by the War Department. The last was withdrawn in 1961 (No.1399) and is preserved on the Severn Valley Railway.
This joins the completed six Siphons (of types C, F ,G and H) to form the first section of my milk train (six six-wheel Siphons and Dean 40ft PBVs are to follow).
Siphons C and F have already been released as kits by New Land 3D (Anthony Terranova) and are available to order. Others are in the pipeline and pre-ordering will influence their progress.
#8
For Sale / Naerok scroll saw - free to go...
Last post by Jon_G - Apr 10 2026 12:48I have a 40 year old Naerok 16" scroll saw going free to a good home. As you can see in the photo the plastic link between motor and saw arm has broken. I have not managed to find a replacement but for the with the skill and kit, it should be possible to 3d-print a new one. the motor is in fine working order, table rust free and flat and can still tilt.
I will be at the G3 annual show should anyone wish to collect it there.
I will be at the G3 annual show should anyone wish to collect it there.
#9
Locomotives (steam outline) / Re: Photographing Locos
Last post by 753 - Apr 08 2026 09:54Tim
There are two elements, a foreground diorama and a photographic background. Then shot in my conservatory which has very diffuse light giving an exterior felling.
Mike
There are two elements, a foreground diorama and a photographic background. Then shot in my conservatory which has very diffuse light giving an exterior felling.
Mike
#10
Locomotives (steam outline) / Re: Photographing Locos
Last post by Peaky 556 - Apr 08 2026 08:12Intriguing! Have you set this up outdoors Mike, or is it some clever superimposition maybe?
🤔 Tim
🤔 Tim