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Dapol 4F-038-102

20 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon West Midland Joint Electric 18

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

20 ton steel mineral wagons of a steel riveted construction were used nationally, transporting coal and other minerals. They came into service in the 1920’s and were used well into the 1970’s. The wagons themselves had two side doors per side and an end door which facilitated easy unloading

The Dapol Model of the 20 ton steel mineral wagon features:

• Highly detailed body moulding
• Complete with coal load
• profiled wheels
• NEM pockets with self centring couplings
• Accurately applied livery

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol 20 ton steel mineral wagon – West Midland Joint Electric (OO gauge)

The model measures 97 mm long, 33 mm wide and 36 mm high and is produced in OO gauge. It bears the West Midland Joint Electric livery and carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑038‑102. The wagon is fitted with NEM/Tension‑lock couplings and is capable of negotiating a minimum radius of 1. The era represented is British Railways Early Crest.

In reality, 20‑ton steel mineral wagons of riveted construction were introduced in the 1920s and remained in service across the network until the 1970s, transporting coal and other minerals. Each wagon featured two side doors on each side and an end door to assist unloading.

The Dapol model includes a highly detailed body moulding, a coal load, profiled wheels, NEM pockets with self‑centring couplings and an accurately applied livery.