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Accurascale ACC1097

BR 21T MDV Mineral Wagon TOPS Bauxite - Pack G

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

British Railways 21 Ton Coal 21VB / MDV Wagons
Three wagon multi-pack

Containing three wagons, numbered:

• B311206
• B314080
• B311368

• Bauxite, TOPS livery
• 1/120 pattern
• OLEO Buffers
• Roller Bearing Axle-boxes
• Introduced in 1961
• 3,950 wagons built to this pattern
• Additional Flap Doors on sides, which MDO did not carry
• Remained in service until 1992
  
• Ran in block rakes, and mixed with other coal wagons such as 16t minerals (MCO), 21t hoppers (HTV), 24.5t minerals (MEO), etc.

Common features:

• Pack of three wagons, each with individual numbers
• NEM standard coupler pockets
• Narrow tension lock couplers included
• Extra fine factory-fitted detail plastic parts and sprung buffers
• Individual lettering and codes from real wagons for authenticity

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale has released a 21T MDV mineral wagon in British Rail bauxite livery. This model represents a wagon of the 21 Ton Coal 21VB / MDV type, which was built by British Railways in the 1950s. The wagon features a 4-wheel wheel arrangement and is designed for use on curves with a minimum radius of 1 metre.

The model is part of a three-wagon pack, each wagon having its own unique number: B311206, B314080, and B311368. The livery is a bauxite TOPS finish, and the model features 1/120 pattern, OLEO buffers, and roller bearing axle-boxes.

The 21VB / MDV wagons were introduced in 1961 and 3,950 examples were built to this pattern. They remained in service until 1992 and were often seen running in block rakes alongside other coal wagons, including the 16t minerals, 21t hoppers, and 24.5t minerals.

Accurascale's model features common details such as NEM standard coupler pockets, narrow tension lock couplers, and extra fine plastic parts. The model also includes sprung buffers and individually lettering and codes from real wagons for added authenticity.