Some time ago I started to scratch build a number of Open Carriage Trucks. There are three GNR examples one GER example all of which are four wheeled but there is also a six wheeled NER OCT. These were large complete but lack final details such as brakes.

For a number of weeks at our weekly arts and crafts group, I have been slowly making a large packing case to fit on the NER OCT. This is made from coffee stirrers and the plan is to represent the OCT as it was modified during WWI when the drop sides were removed and four bolsters added so that the wagons could be used for transporting aeroplane parts.

I still need to complete the OCT itself and add a few more details to the packing case but it’s getting there.