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Dapol 4F-038-113

20t Steel Mineral Wagon Blaenavon 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They came into service in the 1920s and were finally withdrawn in the 1970s.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 20 t Steel Mineral Wagon – Blaenavon Weathered is a OO‑scale model of a 20‑tonne steel mineral wagon. It is supplied in a weathered finish with a Blaenavon livery, features NEM/Tension‑lock couplings and carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑038‑113. The model represents a wagon used during the era of the British “Big Four” railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR) and is designed for a minimum curve radius of 1.

The full‑size wagons were of riveted steel construction and were introduced in the 1920s to transport coal and other minerals, offering a more efficient and cost‑effective alternative to earlier wooden 10‑ and 12‑ton open‑top wagons. They remained in service until the 1970s and were fitted with two side doors and an end door for loading and unloading.

The model is highly detailed, with profiled wheels, a superbly printed livery, and a coal or coking‑coal load. It includes NEM pocket sockets and self‑centering couplings, and the body and chassis are moulded with fine detail. Overall dimensions are 97 mm in length over buffers, 33 mm in width and 36 mm in height.