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Dapol 4F-060-004

Grampus Wagon Dutch D988546 Weathered

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The grampus wagon was the principal open wagon for the engineering departments of BR from the early 1950s to the early 1980s. The wagon design itself was extremely versatile with drop down sides and removable end planks. It was used for moving everything from engineering supplies to ballast and sleepers and even signal posts, which could be carried on overlapping wagons by removing the end planks.

Nearly 4800 wagons were built between 1951 and 1961 across several design variations and were used by all regions of BR. They were finally decommissioned to make way for sturdier all steel open wagons which could withstand better the heavy usage of the more modern civil engineering machinery.

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Prototype information

The Dapol Dutch Grampus Wagon #D988546 is a weathered model of a British Rail wagon. The model is 100mm in length, 33mm in width, and 27mm in height. It features a Civil Engineers Dutch livery and has a minimum radius curve of Radius 1. The model is designed for use with NEM / Tension lock couplings and has a 4-wheel wheel arrangement.

The real-life Grampus wagon was a versatile open wagon used by British Rail from the early 1950s to the early 1980s. It was used for transporting a variety of loads, including engineering supplies, ballast, sleepers, and signal posts. Approximately 4800 wagons were built between 1951 and 1961, with several design variations.

This model is one of Dapol's IKA Megafret wagons and features a high level of detail. It includes profiled wheels, accurately applied livery, and finely moulded body and chassis. The model also features NEM pockets with self-centring couplers, allowing for easy coupling and uncoupling of wagons.