Mixed Freight

3 Plank. Edwardian Well Crane, Open Steel, Cattle Mk II, Balcony Birdcage, Timber, Medium Coal

1 Compartment Alpines for garden railways

Alpines

Alpine / Balcony - 1, 2 & 3 Compartment carriages, available as 4 wheeler’s or bogie coaches. Lots of exterior and interior detail. Brake handles, gates, matchwood sides, separate windows, full interiors, removable roofs, etc.

Balcony / Tourist / Open / Guards / Observation / Goods

3 Compartment Alpines

Observation Brake. Open Centre, Balcony, Luggage

Irish Narrow Gauge for Garden Railways SM32 & GScale

Irish Narrow Gauge

Darjeeling 1st Generation Bogie Carriages 1906-1915

Large Radius Corners, dropped central floors, Interiors, carefully scaled with layered plywood construction to bring out the detail.

More Freight

Birdcage, Crane, Gunpowder, Steel Box, Brake Van, Fish Van, Plank Wagons, Pig / Livestock Wagon, Cattle Van, Milk Siphon

Classic Narrow Gauge Range for SM32 / G Scale / Garden Railway

Classic Narrow Gauge Range

Narrow Gauge Freight for SM32 / G Scale / Garden Railway

Freight - Plank, Box & Cattle Wagons

Narrow Gauge Sleeper Service for SM32 / G Scale / Garden Railway

Fun Range

The ‘Flying Bed’ Sleeper Service waiting for passengers, showing new levels of passenger comfort. Easy platform access, starry nights, fresh air. All classes catered for, 1st class four posters, 2nd class iron bedsteads, 3rd class bunk beds or dormitory wagons .

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16 mm AeroTram for Garden Railways, SM32 & GScale.
16 mm - AeroTram Semi Open
£50.00

Quite possibly the most dangerous tram concept ever, what could possibly go wrong in a crowded urban environment. With all the faults of the German Schienenzeppelin and Russian Aerowagon high speed rail cars but in a tram. Comes with an optional fan duct. Switch is in the front cab for safety.

Steel Works Furnace / Ladle/ Crucible Wagon for garden railways, SM32 & GScale
Steel Works Furnace / Ladle / Crucible Wagon
£30.00

Used for moving molten metal or slag waste around a foundry. But also ideal for moving, nuts bolts, sweets, cupcakes, etc. Lots of rivet detail and with a removable and tip-able ladle.

7/8ths Estate - AeroTram Semi Open
7/8ths Estate - AeroTram Semi Open
£50.00

Quite possibly the most dangerous tram concept ever, what could possibly go wrong in a crowded urban environment. With all the faults of the German Schienenzeppelin and Russian Aerowagon high speed rail cars but in a tram. Comes with an optional fan duct. Switch is in the front cab for safety.

Flat Brake wagon for garden railways, SM32 & GScale
Flat Brake
from £35.00

A flat brake makes an ideal smaller guards wagon with open goods wagons. Also often used at the end of an engineering trains or as a shunters’ truck as it has lots of capacity for tools and steps for easy riding.

7/8ths Scale Lift Off Body Wagon for garden railways, 32 mm and 45 mm
7/8ths Estate - Lift Off Wagon
£20.00

Simple estate railway lift off wagon as found on many a 18” and 2’ agricultural lines. Lots of detail: chassis, axleboxes, buffers and bed detail. Box is separate from the chassis. For any simple estate load or as an ideal starting point for a scratch built wagon.

7/8ths Estate Maintenance Tram for garden railways, 32 mm and 45 mm
7/8ths Estate - Maintenance / Goods Tram
£35.00

A traditional village tram for a country estate. Move your goods or carry out routine maintenance in style. Lift off box with room for a driver and conductor as well. Lots of detail and possibilities for further enhancement and detailing.

7/8ths Estate Open Tram for garden railways, 32 mm and 45 mm
7/8ths Estate - Open Tram
£35.00

A traditional village tram for a country estate. Move your visitors, villagers and workers around in style. Sits 6 in comfort, with room for a driver and conductor as well. Lots of detail and possibilities for further enhancement and detailing.

7/8ths Estate Semi Open Tram for garden railways, 32 mm and 45 mm
7/8ths Estate – Semi Open Tram
£40.00

A traditional village tram for a country estate. Move your visitors, villagers and workers around in style. Sits 6 in comfort, with room for a driver and conductor as well. Lots of detail and possibilities for further enhancement and detailing.

7/8ths Estate Canopy Tram for garden railways, 32 mm and 45 mm
7/8ths Estate - Canopy Tram
£45.00

A traditional village tram for a country estate. Move your visitors, villagers and workers around in style. Sits 6 in comfort, with room for a driver and conductor as well. Lots of detail and possibilities for further enhancement and detailing.

7/8ths Estate Canopy Bench for Garden railways, 32 and 45 mm
7/8ths Estate - Canopy Bench
£30.00

Whisk your workmen or visitors along your line in style. An exciting all weather experience with a little cover for all. Based on a flat wagon, the bench can be removed if required. Sits six in comfort or eight for maximum efficiency.

Plateway Models offers an ever widening range of High Quality 16 mm scale laser cut plywood model kits for 32 mm and 45 mm gauge garden railways, aimed at the narrow gauge modeller.

Each kit comes with everything required to build and run the model except glue and paint. The kits are designed for a range of model abilities, and most kits include a number of construction jigs to aid the modeller by holding pieces in place, square and true whilst glue dries / sets.

Most carriage roofs can be made removable with a little additional effort (using a supplied jig) and interiors such as: wall panelling, seats, luggage racks, vents, etc. are generally included. See Details Matter for further information on kit quality.

Sample instructions for all the kits and additional guides can be found on the How to / Resources page. (printed instructions come with each kit). For any questions, problems or suggestions we are only an email away. PlatewayModels@gmail.com