KW 047 Birmingham 401-450
This kit is of the second batch of the Birmingham 301 Class cars (361-400), and the 401 class cars (401-450). They were 4 wheel vestibuled balcony top double deck cars with 180 degree stairs and 17’ 9” long saloons.
Cars 361-400 were built by Dick, Kerr & Co Ltd in 1911 / 2. They were mounted on Preston 7ft 6in trucks.
Cars 401-450 were built by Dick, Kerr & Co Ltd in 1912 / 3.
The bodies were built by UEC. They were mounted on Mountain and Gibson 7ft 6in trucks.
Truck - MEN29S10 - see OO gauge motors section of this web site.
For transfers for this kit, see KW 0046 Birmingham transfers in the transfers section of this web site.
Additional parts you may require
GlazeOOstd 10 thou glazing x3
GlazeOOthin 5 thou glazing x1
Wire07 Brass wire 0.7mm x3
PCMDSEAT Double Garden seats x7 seats
PCMSSEAT Single Garden Seat x7 seats