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Dapol 4F-058-005

14T Tank Wagon Class A Lobitos (Blue/Red Shade) Stone 107

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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 Lobitos is a model of a British railway wagon. The model represents a 14-ton Class A tank wagon built by the Air Ministry between 1939 and 1944. These wagons were used to transport aviation fuel and featured a 7ft-2inch diameter tank with a capacity of 4275 gallons. The model is part of the Lobitos range and is painted in a blue and red livery.

The model has a number of features, including an extremely detailed and accurate body shell and chassis, many separately added fine details, and finely profiled wheels. The model also features a full sprung chassis and a superbly applied livery.

The specifications for the model are as follows: it is an item number 4F-058-005, a 14t Class A Tank Wagon with running number 107. The model is designed for use on curves with a minimum radius of 1ft.

The real-life wagons were eventually phased out, with all Class A tanks out of service by 1971, followed by the Class B tanks in 1973.