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Dapol 4F-040-016

4 Plank Wagon B W Co 1114 Weathered

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

Manufacturer description

The 4 plank wagon was built in the early 1900s by the GWR to determine which design would make the best general purpose open wagon. Two hundred wagons were built in total. However the design was not considered a success as the slightly later built 5 plank wagon, with its higher sides was found to be more versatile. As a consequence, this first batch was the only batch ever made.

MODEL

These model 4 plank open wagons are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

• Profiled wheels
• Accurately applied livery
• Finely moulded body complete with load
• NEM pockets with self-centring couplings

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 82mm
• WIDTH 33mm
• HEIGHT 28mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol 4 Plank Wagon B W Co 1114 Weathered is an OO gauge model of an open wagon in a weathered finish. It measures 82 mm in length over the buffers, 33 mm wide and 28 mm high. The wagon is fitted with NEM/tension‑lock couplings and can negotiate a minimum radius of Curve 1. It bears the B W Co livery and carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑040‑016.

The prototype wagon was built by the Great Western Railway in the early 1900s as a trial design to determine the most suitable general‑purpose open wagon. Two hundred examples were produced, but the design was quickly superseded by the later 5‑plank wagon, which offered higher sides and greater versatility. Consequently this batch of 4‑plank wagons remained the only one of its type.

The model is highly detailed, featuring profiled wheels, accurately applied livery and a finely moulded body complete with a load. NEM pockets are provided with self‑centring couplings, making it a precise addition to a British railway modelling collection.