Dapol 4F-033-004

Bell Bros 24 Ton Steel Ore Hopper Wagon - Weathered

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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


MEASUREMENTS

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 /
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Tooling date
2005

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Open Mineral Wagon
Builder
Charles Roberts
Build dates
1949 to 1950
Operated by
British Rail
Private Owners
Wheel configuration
4-wheel
Main duties
Iron ore, limestone, chalk & sand transport
In service until
1970s
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.

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