Latest news from Nucast - LBSCR Billington K mogul - See it at Tonbridge Show on the 18th Feb 2023

[Kitman]

We will be at the Tonbridge show on the 18th Feb 2023 with the full range of reissued kits.

 

Also on display will be the test build of our next re-release the often asked for LBSCR Billington K class 2-6-0 mogul.  Sorry we do not have production etches yet, but are happy to take advance order details at the show.

 

We have upgraded the kit with a new etched nickel silver chassis for both loco and tender.  The chassis can be sprung using the High Level Models system (parts not included). Both loco and tender chassis now include brakes and pull rods.  The loco now has the very distinctive Slide-bars and Motion Bracket rather than square section N/S rod and some very basic castings for the brackets.

 

The chassis includes spacers for 00, EM and P4.  We have only built the 00 version and the clearances are very tight behind the crossheads.  So EM and P4 modellers will have to use some ingenuity to build the chassis as is often the case in EM - P4.

 

We have also added a number of new castings to the kit which will allow you to build both batches of the loco and covers all periods from as built to their final days on BR in 1962. These include :-

The original Brighton Cab and the SR 'SECR style' cab used when they were modified to suit the composite loading gauge by the Southern.

Cab details, back-head, regulator, cab splashers ("seats"), floor and reverser.

Boiler fittings include the original Brighton Top Feed and the manhole cover for the first series, and a second dome (similar to the C2x's) for the 2nd series to attach the top feed too. Vacuum Ejector Pipe.

The reduced height Chimney and Dome for the SR composite loading gauge Along with SR boiler mounted Clack-valves.

Choice of Ramsbottom Safety Valve or the later Ross pop changes.

The etch also includes Brighton and SR/BR style lamp irons.

The Tender etch includes the original open style coal rails and the later plated SR style and cab doors which can be modelled closed or open.

Our test build (see attached picture) depicts a typical  example of 2nd series as built and running through to circa 1930

 

 

[tomparryharry]

Oooh, oooh, oooh. I need to lie down now.... Be still, my beating wallet........

[Matloughe]

I can't make it to Tonbridge sadly, do you have a website I could browse and exchange some silver for kits on?

 

Gary

[Kitman]

sorry we don't have a web site. email us at daveellis05@gmail.com with details and we will send you the current list

[MartinM]

From seeing it on Saturday looks like a cutting edge kit looks very good..... 

 

[dis80786]

Are there yet any updates on this K Class kit? Specifically with photos? I was absolutely gutted to have missed out on attending Tonbridge but remain most keen on learning as much as possible since intend to buy a K as soon as possible.

 

I may hold off a decision until I see the forthcoming PDK K Class but, if this iteration is as good as is claimed, perhaps not!

[Kitman]

The Brighton K is now in stock priced at £135.00 plus postage.  Wheel packs and Motor/Gearbox packs to suit are also available.

 

Here are some pics of the new etches.  The sheets also contain parts to detail the body:-

LBSC & SR BR style Lamp irons: Tender coal rails for the open and later plated back styles: Doors which can be modelled open or closed.

They are designed to be built ridged or using the High Level Models parts to produce sprung chassis for both loco and tender.

[Kitman]

We hope to see many of our customers old and new at the Bracknell Expo EM show 13/14th May with the full range of Nucast reissues.