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Dapol 4F-059-004

14t Class B Tank Wagon Shell-Esso Black 1914

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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 6” long on a 10ft wheelbase fitted with RCH either side braking and split oil axle boxes. The tank was 7ft 2” diameter containing 4,275 gallons saddle mounted with two small platforms on the top of the tank.

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Prototype information

The Dapol 14T Tank Wagon Class B Shell Esso Black 1914 is a model of a 14-tonne tank wagon, specifically a Class B wagon converted from surplus Class A wagons after the Second World War.

Built by the Air Ministry between 1939 and 1944, the majority of these wagons were originally used for carrying aviation fuel. The Class B version, such as this model, was converted around 1947 to include heating coils to aid the discharge of viscous fuel and bottom discharge.

This model is a detailed and accurate representation of a Class B wagon, featuring a finely profiled body shell and chassis, separately added details, and a fully sprung chassis. The model also includes a NEM coupling and finely profiled wheels. The livery is superbly applied to match the real-life Shell Esso Black colour scheme.