We have announced the release of a new range of TT:120 exclusive commissions from Bachmann Scenecraft of Cornish Clay Dries, derelict Engine House, and general railway buildings.
The mining of china-clay, kaolin, for the purposes of porcelain production began in Cornwall back in 1745. By the early 19th century, the deposits in Cornwall had emerged as the largest in the world. After arriving from the pit, the china clay in slurry form had to be dried because of its very high-water content. The drying of the china clay slurry was traditionally undertaken in plants called “pan-kilns.” Pan-kilns consist of four major areas: sand and mica-drags, settling pits, settling tanks and the “dry” building. The “dry” building is a long, narrow building with a chimney at one end a coal-fired furnace at the other end. Internally, the dry consists of two terraces. The upper terrace is called the “pan” and was used for drying the china clay, while the lower terrace was called the “linhay” and was used to store the dried china clay before removal by rail or road. Therefore, there is often a railway line just below the linhay.
The highly detailed Scenecraft models of the China Clay Dries and Chimney (sold separately) in TT:120 are cast in resin and fully painted are similar to those in use at Wenford Bridge and other locations throughout the clay district in Cornwall.
The TT:120 derelict Cornish Engine House is based on Baronet's Engine House at Pennance Mine which lies in the Gwennap Mining District. It is situated on the southern slopes of Carn Marth, due south of the converted quarry that is now 'Carn Marth Open Air Theatre'. Formerly known as Wheal Amelia, the area was worked by tinners as early as the 17th century.
In addition to the Cornish models we have also announced several general railway related items including water cranes, goods shed, signal box and engine shed.
The exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre model range of TT:120 buildings are available to pre-order now, due November (unless specified below) and comprise of the following:
Cornish Prototypes
43-059Z Bachmann Scenecraft Clay Dry - £49.99
43-060Z Bachmann Scenecraft Clay Dry Chimney - £34.99
43-058Z Bachmann Scenecraft Derelict Cornish Engine House - £19.99
General Prototypes
43-006 Bachmann Scenecraft Corrugated Goods Shed - £39.99
43-007 Bachmann Scenecraft Brick Engine Shed – single - £42.99 (due early 2027)
43-0036 Bachmann Scenecraft Yard crane and Loading Gauge - £29.99
43-055 Bachmann Scenecraft Site Office - £28.99
43-061 Bachmann Scenecraft Brick Built Signal Box - £47.99 (due early 2027)
43-111 Bachmann Scenecraft Coal Staithes - £7.99
43-120Z Bachmann Scenecraft SR water column and arm - £19.99
43-183Z Bachmann Scenecraft GWR Water Crane - £21.99
Greg Edwards, Camborne Shop Manager said: “Our iconic Cornish Exclusive Scenecraft buildings have been very popular previously in both N and OO gauges and with suitable China Clay rolling stock released by Hornby it made perfect sense to also produce these in TT:120.”
Greg continued: “With the increasing growth of TT:120 our range of general railway build buildings will enable modellers to compete their railway infrastructure scenes.”
Subject to alteration.
