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Dapol 4F-059-003

14T Tank Wagon Class B Shell - BP Black 5133

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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 B Shell BP Black 5133 is a model of a British railway wagon. This model represents a Class B tank wagon, which was a converted version of the Class A wagons built between 1939 and 1944. The original Class A wagons were designed for carrying aviation fuel, featuring a 7ft 2inch diameter tank containing 4275 gallons of fuel, with two small platforms on top.

The model features an accurate and detailed representation of the wagon's body shell and chassis, with many separately added details such as platforms and ladders. The model also includes a full sprung chassis and finely profiled wheels. The NEM coupling allows for easy connection to other model railway wagons.

The model is available in the livery of Shell-BP and is numbered 5133. The wagon was operated by various private owners and was in service between the late 1940s and 1973. The model is suitable for use on model railway layouts featuring British Railways in the late period.