So, from the
two 1/72 scale trucks built on different chassis cabs,
this is technically the first one on a Scania chassis
and longer in length that the Mercedes version supplied
to Dyserth Road.
Again, this
vehicle has been stripped down to component parts, a
scratch built bed fitted, re-sprayed cab and all
chassis/bed components, converted to right hand drive,
PalFinger crane sprayed in the authentic Freightliner
green which moves side to side, roof light bar added and
numerous other modifications to make this a truly
desirable Freightliner maintenance truck to own on a
layout.
I nearly
forgot to mention it, but look at the rear view image
above, even an orange railway type Hi-Visibility jacket
is laying on the back of the cab!
Built on a
1/72 scale model, this is probably the closest scale
rigid chassis truck to the UK model railway 1/76 scale
and so offers great realism in the authentic
Freightliner yellow and green livery, specially parked
next to the 1/72 scale Transit vans we sell
The vehicle
has yet to be completed with window frames, UK number
plates and other tidy up jobs to be done before it will
be offered for sale here on the website.
Most probably in a 'sealed bid'
auction in September/October to give all our clients interested
in it, the fairest chance of owning it.
We would
perhaps also recommend that the model is weathered as it
looks too 'spangley new' and in places not quite a
perfect paint finish (nearside door handle area for
example).
There you
have it, something totally different for a Freightliner
model railway and would especially look good as a
feature at a TMD depot.
As mentioned before, this model is
based upon a rare 1/72 which in itself is hard to find
which added to the cost of the crane and the amount of
work that has gone into converting the base model into
the vehicle it is today, it has been quite consuming and
therefore this model has to be targeted at truly the
model railway enthusiast or exhibition layout owner.
With the above in mind, we are
looking for an offer of £90.00
GBP (including UK std P&P) for this model
If you are interested in owning this
unique one -off model, click
here and fill in the
contact form.
Network Rail - Scania Flatbed with
PalFinger Crane (Depot/Maintenance)
Truck - 1/72 scale
A beauty isn't it? This is a unique
Network Rail Flatbed Truck model based upon real trucks
used by Network Rail to maintain the UK rail system.
Often Palfinger crane equipment is
fitted to these trucks to assist in the loading or
loading of heavy materials or equipment, an image of one
of these real Network Rail trucks can be seen to the
right.
The Model
This is a one off Network Rail flatbed truck model that
we built for an exhibition/demonstration that is now
surplus to our requirements and offered in the first
instance for sale to our serious model railway
enthusiast visitors (before most likely being auctioned
onto eBay).
As we most of our special vehicles, this
vehicle has been stripped down to component parts and a
scratch built bed fitted.
A fully pos-able
PalFinger crane has been fitted which extends, moves up
and down and side to side.
An amber roof light bar has been added and
numerous other modifications to make this a truly
desirable Network Rail truck to own on a
model railway layout.
Built on a
rare 1/72 scale model, this is probably the closest scale
rigid chassis truck to the UK model railway 1/76 scale
and so offers great realism in the authentic Network
Rail livery, especially parked next to the 1/72 scale
Transit Mess vans we sell. (see our vans page
here
and these vans are nearly half way down that page)
There you
have it, something totally different for a
model railway and would especially look good as a
feature in its own right beside the tracks being
maintained or at a depot.
As mentioned before, this model is
based upon a rare 1/72 which in itself is hard to find
which added to the cost of the crane and the amount of
work that has gone into converting the base model into
the vehicle it is today, it has been quite consuming and
therefore this model has to be targeted at truly the
model railway enthusiast or exhibition layout owner.
With the above in mind, we are
looking for an offer of £80.00
GBP (including UK std P&P) for this model
If you are interested in owning this
unique one -off model, click
here and fill in the
contact form.
Mercedes Unimog - Balfour Beatty
Road-Rail Access Platform Vehicle
Currently under construction we have a 1/72 scale
Mercedes Unimog with a scissor lift access platform.
The base model in 1/72 scale is
rare enough but with working access platform and
road-rail equipment it is truly a unique model.
This one-off very specialist
vehicle will be operated by Balfour Beatty and has been
designed to maintain and repair overhead equipment such
as pantographs and signalling with additional duties
including bridge/tunnel inspections etc.
This vehicle will be complimented
by our new Balfour Beatty vans which are available
here.
We are now in their closing
stages of completion and images of this vehicle and the
real truck it is based upon will be here shortly, so
check back soon.
Station Taxi Rank, Including 2
Mercedes Vito's, 1 VW People Carrier
and the Portable Taxi Cabin/Office....
everything you need
This is
a code 3 scenery set, designed to
give you everything you need to
start a taxi rank business for your
model railway station.
The set
includes; Not one but TWO
Mercedes Vito 7 seater Taxi's and a
VW 6 seater People Carrier Taxi AND
a pre-built ready-to-go Taxi Cabin/Office to place outside your
station!
All of
the three taxis are fitted with our
own exclusive TAXI Roof Sign which
has been designed especially for
realism on UK model railway layouts.
The Mercedes Vito
Taxis are modified and
finished to a high standard with a detailed
interior, side mirrors, highly
detailed wheels, 'Mercedes' logo on
the front grill, windscreen wipers
etc.
Fawn in
colour with our very own high
quality TAXI roof sign which is laid
out in a UK taxi style.
A
fictional telephone number 555888 is
fitted to both sides of the vehicle
with the STATION CARS company name
which is also across the front bonet
of the vehicle.
Across
the rear door reads:
Station
Cars, Airports & Long Distance, 6
Seater Comfort, Air Conditioned
Altogether a great 1/72 scale model
and a very realistic Taxi that is
often seen at railway stations in
the UK.
The VW People Carrier
Taxi is also modified and
finished to a high standard with a detailed
interior, side mirrors, highly
detailed wheels, 'VW' logo on
the front grill and rear door, clear
headlights and rear lights,
windscreen wipers
etc.
Green/Blue in colour with our very
own high quality TAXI roof sign
which is laid out in a UK taxi
style.
The same fictional telephone
number 555888 is fitted to both sides of the vehicle
with the STATION CARS company name which is also across
the front and rear panels of the vehicle.
The Portable Taxi Office
finishes off the set as a base for
your taxis to operate from.
Cream in
colour with a grey roof, floor and
window frames, this portable office
comes complete with the STATION CARS
name board and 555888 telephone
numbers.
It could
probably do with a bit of weathering
in to make it look established on
your layout but it looks fine as a
ready-to-go kit built model.
This
model set looks superb and very
realistic on any modern OO/HO
Railway as a trackside feature outside a
UK railway station.
So to re-cap on whats included here:
-
2 Mercedes Vito Taxis
1/72
-
1 VW People Carrier Taxi
1/72
-
1 Station Cars
Port-A-Cabin Office 1/87
all other scenery,
buildings, track, locomotives etc shown in the
pictures are NOT
included.
This is
not a toy.
For
recommended age of 12 or over
Supplied
with vehicles screw mounted inside original card display
box and Portable Taxi Office/Cabin loose but well
wrapped, all packaged and sent
to the winner ready to be used
on your layout within minutes of
opening.
A
Taxi Business Straight Out The
Box!
Due to
the modifications made to this
model, the number of small parts,
and general delicate construction of
the code 3 parts, this model is Not
recommended as a toy for children.
It is purely for use as a scenic
feature for a model railway under
adult supervision.