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Dapol 4F-030-022

16T Steel Mineral BR Grey M620220 - Weathered

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

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PROTOTYPE

The 16 ton mineral wagon was a product of wartime when the requirement for coal soared and efforts were made to transport it more efficiently. Prior to wartime most coal was transported in wooden open wagons with a maximum loading of 12 tons. The all steel construction allowed a 33% increase in load and as a consequence these wagons proved extremely popular. After the war this popularity was sustained with the emergence of the new nationalised BR who based their standard coal shifter on this design.

In all over 300,000 were built from many different construction companies. As a consequence of the diversity of supply, there are many design differences, especially over the recommended all welded construction, where many factories could not cope and used rivets instead. The basic design of the wagon (after many repairs and a refurbishment and re-body program in the 1970s) continued into service until 1987.

MODEL

These mineral wagons are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

• Profiled wheels
• Complete with coal load
• Accurately applied livery
• Highly detailed body moulding
• NEM pockets with self-centring couplings

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Prototype information

The Dapol 16T Steel Mineral BR Grey model is a weathered representation of a British Railways standard coal shifter wagon.

Built in the UK between 1959 and 1960 by various companies, the prototype 16 ton mineral wagon was designed to transport coal more efficiently during wartime. Its all-steel construction enabled a 33% increase in load capacity compared to wooden open wagons. The design remained in service until 1987, with many variations in construction due to the diversity of supply from different manufacturers.

The model features a highly detailed body moulding, with accurately applied BR grey livery and a complete coal load. Other details include profiled wheels, NEM pockets for self-centring couplings, and a weathered finish.