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Dapol 4F-059-002

14T Tank Wagon Class B ESSO Black 1869

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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 B Esso Black is a model of a 14-tonne capacity tank wagon used for carrying fuel. The wagon was built by the Air Ministry between 1939 and 1944, with the majority being produced during this period. These wagons were originally intended for use in the aviation industry, but were later converted to Class B wagons in 1947 to facilitate the discharge of viscous fuel.

The model features a detailed and accurate body shell and chassis, as well as many separately added fine details such as platforms and ladders. It has a NEM coupling and finely profiled wheels. The chassis is also fully sprung. The livery on the model is superbly applied.

The Dapol 14T Tank Wagon Class B Esso Black model represents the British Railways Late Crest period. The model's specifications include a running number of 1869 and a wagon type of 14t Class B Tank Wagon.