Mk1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet (RMB) - reskin by paulsw2 to run in consists using Mk2C coaches (available at JATWS.org). Original model by Steve Dark (mesh) and Alexander Barnard (textures). I'm grateful to Steve for his permission to reskin and redistribute this model. I'm also grateful to Mike Banfield for permission to use a portion of his Mk1 texture.
Type: MINIATURE BUFFET CAR (RMB) diagram 99
Built: 1957 - 1962
Seating: 44, Open plan, 2+2
Length: 64.5 feet
Weight: 38 tons
Era: 1966 - late 80s
BR Region: ALL
In order to keep the catering costs down whilst still finding new ways of providing on board catering requirements, many new catering cars we ordered to new designs between 1957 and 1962.
The Miniature Buffet Car was one of these designs, built within a standard SO shell with the catering facilities located towards the centre of the coach occupying the space of two seating bays. The counter positioned lengthways, the serving area designed specifically for the serving of hot and cold drinks and snacks, all crammed into 50 square feet. The compartment, accessed by a sliding door with shelves placed behind the door for maximum storage space, is fitted with a sink, propane gas fired boiler, egg boiler and pipe warmer which occupy the stainless steel recess at the other end. The rear wall fitted with shelves to display bottled liquid refreshment, while the space under the counter displays various comestibles on offer.