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Dapol 4F-038-001

20t Steel Mineral Wagon Emlyn Anthracite

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

Manufacturer description

20 ton mineral wagons of a steel riveted construction were used nationally, transporting coal and minerals offering a more efficient and cost effective method of conveyance than had previously been possible with wooden bodied 10 and 12 ton open top wagons.

They came into service in the 1920s and were finally withdrawn in the 1970s. The wagons had two doors per side and an end door.

Catalogue listing

Model details

The Dapol Emlyn Anthracite 20 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon is a model railway wagon designed for OO gauge models. The wagon measures 97mm in length, 33mm in width, and 36mm in height. It features a pristine finish and authentic Emlyn Anthracite livery.

The model represents a type of 20 ton mineral wagon that was used nationally in the UK during the Big Four period, which spanned the 1920s to the 1970s. These wagons were introduced as a more efficient and cost-effective way to transport coal and minerals, replacing earlier wooden bodied wagons. They featured two doors per side and an end door.

The model includes a range of features, including profiled wheels, superbly printed livery and details, and a coal or coking coal load. The NEM pockets allow for self-centring couplings, and the body and chassis are highly detailed. The wagon is designed to operate on a minimum radius curve of 1.

The Dapol Emlyn Anthracite 20 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon is a highly detailed model that will add a touch of realism to any model railway layout.