Dapol 4F-033-006

Millom Iron Works 24 Ton Steel Ore Hopper Wagon - Weathered

Name: Dapol 4F-033-006 Millom Iron Works 24 Ton Steel Ore Hopper Wagon - Weathered
Brand: Dapol
SKU: 4F-033-006
Price: 12.85 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-033-006

GTIN

5016927004682

RRP

£12.85

Model details

Finish

Weathered

Livery

Millom Iron Works

Minimum radius curve

Radius 1

Coupling

NEM /

Tooling date

2005

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Chassis construction

Lightweight

Prototype information

Main duties

Iron ore, limestone, chalk & sand transport

In service until

1970s

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Operated by

British Rail
Private Owners

Build dates

1949 to 1950

Builder

Charles Roberts

Type of vehicle

Open Mineral Wagon

Wheel arrangement

4-wheel

Built

1949 to 1950

Built by

Charles Roberts

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Dapol Millom Iron Works 24‑ton steel ore hopper wagon – weathered finish. The model is in a weathered livery representing Millom Iron Works, with a minimum radius curve of 1 and NEM coupling. It has a four‑wheel arrangement and is built to a scale of 4 mm to the foot.

The real wagon was designed and built by Charles Roberts of Wakefield in the early 1930s. It was originally supplied to private owners for the transport of iron ore to steelworks, and later also carried coal at a reduced tonnage. The wagons were withdrawn from service in the early 1980s, with several examples surviving in preservation.

The model copy is highly detailed, featuring profiled wheels, a precisely moulded body, and a superbly printed livery. NEM pockets with self‑centring couplings are included. Measurements are 82 mm in length over buffer, 33 mm in width and 40 mm in height.

The kit represents the period of the Big Four railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR) and makes a suitable addition to any British railway modelling collection.