markwilson Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'd like to add a fictitious log freight working from the local forest to my layout; however I'm having difficulty tracking down the type of log wagons that are used today (or in recent years) in the UK. Googling has turned up OTAs (4 wheel) and IGA (bogie) wagons but I can see some pictures of log workings (Colas hauled) that use bogie wagons with solid ends. These appear to be KSAs and there's an interesting thread on the OO/4mm scale versions. I can see that the N Gauge Society has a kit version but fear the metal etchings and tiny parts may be beyond my modelling ability. Does anyone know of a ready to run bogie log wagon in N gauge that's available please? Or a kit that's simple enough for someone who never progressed past Airfix kits as a kid? I may even consider overseas options (i.e. foreign wagons) if they will run on my UK loading gauge layout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I think the N gauge society kits suit what you're looking for. Available only to members but I'd say worth the membership fee for access to the shop and the magazine. Admittedly I've not paid attention to rolling stock that dates from after 1950 as I stop modelling when BR starts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I don't think you'll find a RTR model of any current UK timber wagons.Current types in use are (links to pics attached):KFA - these are converted from cargowaggon vanshttp://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/K-Tops-codes/KFA-GERS-timber-carriers/KSA - conversions from former Rover "cube" wagons as per the NGS kit - looking at them on the NGS stand, even if you didn't feel able to do the etched brass bits then the plastic parts of the kit get you 90% there (look at the pic on their site in the grey undercoat, that doesn't have the etched bits on) - and these are unique wagons that you're unlikely to get a model of any other way! http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/K-Tops-codes/KSA-Cube-wagons/IWA - based on cargowaggon "holdall vans" - note they have had modifications since these pics were taken, additional stantions etc.http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/I/IWA-log-carriers/The KSA is the only one with a specific model available, but the other two you might get something that looks kinda/sorta right by cutting up a Cargowaggon donor?The IGA cargowaggon flats were used before the KSA and IWA conversions were done, and the OTA before that (when EWS operated the trains).http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailRollingstock/I/IGA-Cargowaggon-flats/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak experience Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 i know your preference is for bogie stock but i thought it worth mentioning that the OTA was produced by Chivers..it's a great little model and goes together easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilson Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 I think the N gauge society kits suit what you're looking for. Available only to members but I'd say worth the membership fee for access to the shop and the magazine. Thanks Black Sheep - I am an NGS member but I already have some kits on the go that will challenge me and the KSA ones look harder although Glorious NSE's comments give me some hope :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilson Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 i know your preference is for bogie stock but i thought it worth mentioning that the OTA was produced by Chivers..it's a great little model and goes together easily. Brilliant! We have some 1st radius curves (and trainset points in the fiddle yard) so long 4-wheeled wagons (like my VBAs) struggle a little but, even so, I might have a go with some OTAs, pulled by blue diesels... I'll hunt down some of those (now discontinued, I believe) Chivers kits and see how I get on. Thanks for the tip :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilson Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 KSA - conversions from former Rover "cube" wagons as per the NGS kit - looking at them on the NGS stand, even if you didn't feel able to do the etched brass bits then the plastic parts of the kit get you 90% there (look at the pic on their site in the grey undercoat, that doesn't have the etched bits on) - and these are unique wagons that you're unlikely to get a model of any other way! You give me hope Glorious NSE! Maybe I'll have a go at some KSAs for the modern running and OTAs as per previous comment to Peak Experience for 1980s blue. Thanks for the encouragement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibuchan Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 The NGS kits are really easy to put together. The brass bits are quite simple to fit. Give them ago. Alistair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I might have a go with some OTAs, pulled by blue diesels... I'll hunt down some of those (now discontinued, I believe) Chivers kits and see how I get on Mark, Check out here: http://www.slimrails.co.uk Branchie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilson Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Check out here: http://www.slimrails.co.uk Thanks Branchie - came up on my search at the weekend. Just waiting for some more "railway budget" after my recent Flying Banana purchase ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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