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Accurascale ACC3083

Clayhood - UCV - Fitted - Pack E

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

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UCV - Flat Hood - Fitted - 1972 to 1975 - Pack E

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in short branchline trains all the way up to 50 wagon mega block trains, this staple of Cornish railway scene were withdrawn and replaced by the air braked CDA wagons in 1988.

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Accurascale has released a new model of the Clayhood wagons, which are based on the British Rail Blue pre-TOPS era. These wagons were built between 1954 and 1960, with a total of 875 units being produced by BR. The models are highly detailed and feature a die-cast underframe and axles, as well as brass bearings for smooth running.

The Clayhood wagons were originally used to transport China clay, but also carried ball clay, which was used in the production of pottery. The wagons had a distinctive tarpaulin sheet that was added to keep the cargo dry, and were later modified with a pent hood to prevent water from pooling around the load. The wagons were also used to transport various other products, including dry China clay powder used in the glazing process.

The models feature a removable tarpaulin sheet, showing a fully detailed interior and tarpaulin bar. The wagons also come with a range of accessories, including etched metal and plastic detail parts, turned sprung metal buffers, and NEM standard coupler pockets.

The Clayhood wagons were classified as UCV under TOPS, and were later reclassified as OOV in 1983. The fleet was eventually withdrawn in 1988 and replaced by air-braked CDA wagons. Several of the Clayhood wagons have survived into preservation and are now on display in railway museums and on heritage railways.