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Accurascale ACC3082

Clayhood - 13T - Fitted - Pack D

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

13T - Flat Hood - Fitted - 1960 to 1972 - Pack D

BR built a total of 875 of these Kernow icons across several batches from 1954 up until 1960. The "Clayhoods were built to complement and eventually replace the GWR O.13 clay wagons  Running in short branchline trains all the way up to 50 wagon mega block trains, this staple of Cornish railway scene were withdrawn and replaced by the air braked CDA wagons in 1988.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Accurascale's Clayhood - 13T - Fitted - Triple Pack D model is a highly detailed representation of a British Railways 13-ton clay wagon, specifically designed to reproduce the vehicles from their introduction in 1954 to their withdrawal in 1988. The model features a removable hood that shows a detailed interior and tarpaulin bar, as well as a diecast underframe and axles running in brass bearings for smooth operation.

The model is constructed from plastic and die-cast metal, with a weight of 42g per wagon. It features RP25.110 chemically blackened OO gauge wheel sets, blackened brass bearings, and etched metal, plastic, and wire detail parts. The model also includes turned sprung metal buffers and two buffer types, as well as NEM standard coupler pockets and narrow tension lock couplers.

The clay wagons were built by British Railways to transport China clay and ball clay, with the first 300 wagons built without vacuum fittings and independently braked. Later, they were modified with vacuum brake equipment and repainted into the BR Bauxite livery. The wagons underwent several changes over the years, including the introduction of TOPS and the modification of the hoods to prevent water from pooling around the load.

The Accurascale model is available in a triple pack D livery, representing the Freight Bauxite scheme used during the British Railways Late Crest period. The model is highly detailed and features individual lettering and codes from real wagons for authenticity. An accessory bag is included, containing instanter couplings.

The clay wagons played a crucial role in the transportation of China clay and ball clay in Cornwall and South Devon, and many of these wagons have been preserved and are now on display in museums or operating on heritage railways.