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Dapol 4F-058-002

14T Tank Wagon Class A Shell BP Silver A7493

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The majority of these tank wagons were built between 1939 and 1944 as Class A wagons for aviation fuel, being 17ft-6inch long on a 10ft wheelbase fitted with RCH either side braking and split oil axle boxes. The tank was 7ft-2inch diameter containing 4275 gallons saddle mounted with two small platforms on the top of the tank. After the war and around 1947, surplus tank wagons were converted to Class B fitted with heating coils to help discharge of viscous fuel and bottom discharge. All Class A tanks had gone out of service by 1971 with the last B Class tank following in 1973.

 Features of the 14T Tank Wagon

· Class A & Class B wagons to be produced

· Extremely detailed and accurate body shell and chassis

· Many separately added fine details, including separate platforms and ladders where appropriate

· NEM coupling

· Finely profiled wheels (front and back)

· Full sprung chassis - a 1st for OO Gauge RTR models

· Superbly applied livery

· Three link chains supplied in accessory bag

 

 

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Dapol 14T Tank Wagon Class A Shell BP model is a scale representation of a British railway wagon. Built by the Air Ministry between 1939 and 1944, these wagons were originally used to transport aviation fuel. They were 17ft 6inch in length, with a 10ft wheelbase and featured RCH braking on both sides, as well as split oil axle boxes. The tank itself was 7ft 2inch in diameter and held 4275 gallons of fuel.

The wagons were used by various private owners during their service life. After the war, some surplus wagons were converted to Class B specification, fitted with heating coils to aid the discharge of viscous fuel and bottom discharge. All Class A tank wagons had ceased operation by 1971, with the last Class B tank following in 1973.

The Dapol model features a highly detailed and accurate body shell and chassis, with many separately added details including platforms and ladders. Other features include a NEM coupling, finely profiled wheels, a full sprung chassis, and superbly applied livery.