New livery samples for the Sonic Models N Gauge Newton Chambers Car Transporters have been revealed. The models are available exclusively from Rails of Sheffield, with pre-orders currently open and delivery expected around January 2025
When introduced in the early-1960s, the car transporters were used between London, York and Edinburgh in sets of five or six vehicles with a handful of BR maroon Mk1 coaches, hauled by ex-LNER Pacifics and later BR green Deltics, Class 40s, 45s, 46s or 47s. From the late-1960s onwards, they were painted in BR blue/grey and started to venture further afield on ‘Motorail’ services from London and northern England to the West of England, being hauled by Class 45s, 46s, 47s and Westerns. However, they were closely associated with the East Coast Main Line throughout their career.
The models will feature:
Fully detailed prototypical bodies including original and later style roof sky lights
NEM Couplings combined with a kinematic close coupling system
Ends with buffer beam original detail and later ETH equipment
Correct size RP 25 profile bogie wheels
Livery schemes for BR Maroon and BR Blue Grey
Models supplied in sets of three in a bespoke box
The above images are courtesy of Rails of Sheffield, and the models can be pre-ordered exclusively via them now!
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