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Accurascale ACC3390

APCM Cemflo/PCV Powder Cement Wagon - Blue Circle Cement - Pack 5

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Built between 1961 and 1965 for Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers (APCM), the Cemflo/PCV wagons are probably best known for their use on trains of Blue Circle cement from Cliffe, in Kent, to Uddingston on the outskirts of Glasgow. During their working lives, they also supplied a number of other locations, including Aberdeen, Dewsbury, Dundee, Grangemouth, Sunderland, and Widnes. The last Cemflo/PCV wagons were withdrawn from service in mid-1988.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Accurascale APCM Cemflo/PCV Powder Cement Wagon – Blue Circle Cement – Pack 5 is modelled in the Blue Circle Cement livery. The manufacturer part number is ACC3390 and it represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

The wagons were built between 1961 and 1965 for Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers (APCM). They were primarily used on trains carrying Blue Circle cement from Cliffe in Kent to Uddingston near Glasgow, and also served locations such as Aberdeen, Dewsbury, Dundee, Grangemouth, Sunderland and Widnes.

The final Cemflo/PCV wagons were withdrawn from service in mid‑1988.