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Dapol 4F-038-111

20t Steel Mineral Wagon Margam 157 Weathered

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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They came into service in the 1920s and were finally withdrawn in the 1970s.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.

MODEL
These model 20 ton steel mineral wagon are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

•  Profiled wheels
•  Superbly printed livery and details
•  Complete with coal / coking coal load
•  NEM pockets with self-centring couplings
•  Highly detailed body and chassis moulding

MEASUREMENTS

•  LENGTH OVER BUFFER 97mm
•  WIDTH 33mm
•  HEIGHT 36mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol 20t Steel Mineral Wagon – Margam 157, Weathered finish

Gauge: OO – the model is built to 4 mm scale. It represents a 20 ton steel mineral wagon in the Margam livery, with a weathered appearance and NEM / tension lock couplings. The manufacturer part number is 4F‑038‑111 and it is intended for the period of the Big Four railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR).

Historically, steel riveted 20 ton mineral wagons were introduced across the United Kingdom in the 1920s to replace wooden 10‑ and 12‑ton open‑top wagons. Their robust construction and two side doors plus an end door allowed more efficient transport of coal and other minerals. These wagons remained in regular service until they were withdrawn during the 1970s.

The model is highly detailed, featuring profiled wheels, a accurately printed livery, and optional coal or coking‑coal load. It includes NEM pockets with self‑centering couplings and a finely moulded body and chassis.

Measurements: length over buffers 97 mm, width 33 mm, height 36 mm. The minimum radius curve is specified as radius 1.