Dapol 4F-033-004

Bell Bros 24 Ton Steel Ore Hopper Wagon - Weathered

Name: Dapol 4F-033-004 Bell Bros 24 Ton Steel Ore Hopper Wagon - Weathered
Brand: Dapol
SKU: 4F-033-004
Price: 13.30 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

The 24 ton steel ore hopper wagon was originally drawn up and produced by Charles Roberts of Wakefield in the early 1930s and very similar vehicles were also produced by other manufacturers from around this time. Originally, they were supplied to private owners, rather than the main railway companies, and their principle use was for the carriage of iron ore to the various steelworks.

In later years, although their main use was still for ore traffic, they were also used for a variety of other loads including coal for which they carried a reduced tonnage. They were finally decommissioned in the early 1980s with several surviving into preservation.

MODEL

These model 24T steel ore hopper wagons are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

Profiled wheels
Highly detailed body moulding
Superbly printed livery and details
NEM pockets with self-centring couplings

MEASUREMENTS

LENGTH OVER BUFFER 82mm
WIDTH 33mm
HEIGHT 40mm

Catalogue listing

Brand

Dapol

Product Code

4F-033-004

GTIN

5016927265403

RRP

£13.30

Release date

TBA

Model details

Finish

Weathered

Height

40mm

Width

33mm

Livery

Bell Brothers

Minimum radius curve

Radius 1

Coupling

NEM /

Tooling date

2005

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Chassis construction

Lightweight

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

Build dates

1949 to 1950

Operated by

British Rail
Private Owners

Type of vehicle

Open Mineral Wagon

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Main duties

Iron ore, limestone, chalk & sand transport

In service until

1970s

Builder

Charles Roberts

Wheel arrangement

4-wheel

Built

1949 to 1950

Built by

Charles Roberts

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Dapol Bell Bros 24 Ton Steel Ore Hopper Wagon – Weathered is a 00 gauge model of a steel ore hopper wagon. The model is finished in a weathered livery representing Bell Brothers, measures 82 mm in length over buffer, 33 mm in width and 40 mm in height, and is equipped with NEM pockets and self‑centring couplings. It has a four‑wheel arrangement and a minimum curve radius of 1. The manufacturer part number is 4F‑033‑004 and it represents the period of the Big Four railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR).

The prototype wagon was originally designed and built by Charles Roberts of Wakefield in the early 1930s. It was supplied mainly to private owners for the carriage of iron ore to steelworks, although later it also handled other freight such as coal at a reduced tonnage. The original wagons remained in service until the early 1980s, with several examples surviving in preservation.

The Dapol model is highly detailed, featuring profiled wheels and a moulded body with superbly printed livery and markings. The model was produced between 1949 and 1950 and is intended for collectors and railway enthusiasts who wish to add a representative ore hopper wagon to a British railway layout.