Bug Box 3rd Class Coach Ffestiniog Railway Victorian No.5

Bug Box 3rd Class Coach Ffestiniog Railway Victorian No.5

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Add a true icon of narrow-gauge railway heritage to your layout with this highly detailed 009 scale Ffestiniog Railway ‘Bug Box’ 3rd Class carriage No.5. Built to represent one of the world’s oldest railway coach designs still in regular use, this model captures the unique charm and character of the legendary Ffestiniog Railway fleet in Wales.

Originally constructed by Brown, Marshall & Co. from 1865, the Ffestiniog Railway’s distinctive four-wheel coaches—affectionately known as “Bug Boxes”—remain an enduring symbol of Victorian railway engineering. This finely detailed 009 scale model represents Carriage No.5 in its modern preserved condition, featuring the Victorian purple-brown livery and the later addition of extra side windows, reflecting its appearance from around 2005 through to the present day.

Perfect for narrow gauge modellers, heritage railway layouts, and collectors of Welsh railway stock, this coach brings authentic Ffestiniog character to any 009 scale scene.

Features:

• 1:76 Scale Model
• This model is decorated in Festiniog Railway company markings
• Best suited to 228mm radius curves
• 009 scale model of Ffestiniog Railway 3rd Class “Bug Box” carriage No.5
• Authentic Victorian purple-brown livery as seen in preservation era (2005–present)
• Faithfully detailed representation of historic Brown, Marshall & Co. 1865 design
• Includes later modified extra side window configuration for modern preserved appearance