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Dapol 4F-032-006

WM Butler & Co Rectangular Tank Wagon No.64 - Weathered

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Rectangular tanks were a very common sight in the latter part of the 1800s and up to 1930, serving Britain’s booming chemical industry and in conveying tar by-products from the numerous municipal gas works found in every large town and city.

Their rectangular shape was dictated by the metal forming technology of the day, where only at sheets were available, which were simply riveted together. At the end of the 1920s the development of the ability to accurately roll plate, enabled safer cylindrical tanks to be manufactured and rectangular tanks became obsolete.

MODEL
These model rectangular tank wagons are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

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

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 73mm
• WIDTH 33mm
• HEIGHT 31mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

The Dapol model of the WM Butler & Co Rectangular Tank Wagon No.64 is a highly detailed representation of a type of wagon that was commonly used in the latter part of the 19th century and up to 1930. These wagons were used to transport chemicals and tar by-products from municipal gas works in towns and cities across Britain.

The rectangular shape of the wagons was a result of the metal forming technology available at the time, which used riveted sheets of metal to form the body of the wagon. However, with the development of rolled plate technology in the late 1920s, cylindrical tanks became a safer and more practical option, making the rectangular tanks obsolete.

This OO gauge model is designed to represent the Big Four railway companies, which were the LNER, LMS, GWR, and SR. The model features a weathered finish, giving it a worn and realistic appearance. Key features include profiled wheels, accurately applied livery, highly detailed body moulding, and NEM pockets with self-centring couplings.

The model measures 73mm in length over the buffers, 33mm in width, and 31mm in height, making it a useful addition to any railway layout that requires a detailed and authentic representation of a rectangular tank wagon from this period.