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Dapol 4F-035-103

Presflo Cement Wagon Amalgamated Roadstone AR12641 Wthrd

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Prior to rail nationalisation cement was bagged and transported in covered wagons. However, with post war construction moving apace, efficient bulk transportation was needed. In 1954 the pressure discharge bulk powder wagon, known as the Presflo wagon was developed.

This bulk handling cement wagon had a capacity of 20 tons (later increased to 22 tons) and was gravity fed from the top but was efficiently discharged under pressure via pressure hose and valves at one side of the wagon. Five different factories were involved in the construction of the total 1920 Presflo cement wagons produced between 1955 and 1961 and the design was so successful that their final withdrawal from service was only completed in 1987. Several examples of Presflo survive into preservation.

MODEL

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

FEATURES

• Profiled wheels
• Highly detailed body, finely moulded
• NEM pockets with self-centring couplings

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 82mm
• WIDTH 33mm
• HEIGHT 48mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol Presflo Cement Wagon, Amalgamated Roadstone (model AR12641 Wthrd), is a OO gauge model in the ARC – Amey Roadstone livery. The kit is supplied in a weathered finish and measures 82 mm in length, 33 mm in width and 48 mm in height. It has a minimum curve of radius 1, uses NEM / tension‑lock couplings and carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑035‑103. The model represents the British Rail Blue TOPS period.

The real Presflo wagon was introduced in 1954 to meet post‑war demand for bulk cement transport. Designed for pressure discharge via hose and valves, the wagon originally carried 20 tons, later increased to 22 tons. A total of 1 920 units were built between 1955 and 1961 by five factories, and they remained in service until their final withdrawal in 1987. Several examples are preserved today.

The Dapol model includes profiled wheels, a highly detailed body with fine moulding, and NEM pockets with self‑centering couplings. Measurements are 82 mm over buffers, 33 mm wide and 48 mm tall.