Having built a set of wagons in 009, the next logical step would be to make a brake van to go with them. Not a necessity to all narrow gauge lines as history shows, but I've been meaning to have a go at a little scratch-building project from a certain book for some time now. This presents the perfect opportunity, but with adaptations to the original guide to suit my own tastes of course.
Finding myself away from home with only a cutting mat, styrene sheet and strip and a chassis unit to hand, this was the result after a relaxing evening cutting and scribing. Somewhat 'Toad' inspired, but the measurements on the veranda end are very much on the 'what looks right to me' rather than any set guide to measurements.
The whole body sits on a Peco N gauge 15ft chassis, allowing for some very smooth running. Overall size wise, it's comparable to the Meridian Models Talyllyn coach kits as seen below.
The main body is pretty much complete here (Minus footboards) Then it's onto the fine detailing stage. I'm sure I've still got a spare brake handle from the Talyllyn No.5 build somewhere in the box of bits...
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