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Dapol 4F-040-017

4 Plank H Hotson 22

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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 H Hotson 22 is an OO gauge model of a GWR 4‑plank open wagon, supplied in the historic H Hotson livery. The model measures 82 mm in length over buffers, 33 mm wide and 28 mm high, and is fitted with NEM pockets and self‑centering tension‑lock couplings. It carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑040‑017 and is suitable for use on minimum radius curves of Radius 1.

The real‑world 4‑plank wagons were built by the Great Western Railway in the early 1900s as a trial to find a suitable general‑purpose open wagon. Only two hundred were constructed, and they were soon superseded by the later 5‑plank design, which proved more versatile; consequently the 4‑plank batch remained the sole production run.

The model is highly detailed, featuring profiled wheels, accurately applied livery, a finely moulded body complete with a load, and NEM pockets with self‑centring couplings, making it a suitable addition to a collection representing the era of the Big Four railway companies.