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Dapol 4F-061-005

Bogie Bolster E BR 923962 Bauxite YRV (S&T)

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Based on diagram 1/479 Two Lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962, a total of 1200 wagons were built. Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolsters at just over 32 feet in length.

The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count. Though originally constructed as part of BRs regular 'pool' of commercial wagons, they quickly found favour with the Engineers Department as well as many other uses including conversions to steel coil carriers and continuous welded rail transportation amongst other uses.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Dapol Bogie Bolster Wagon model, reference 4F-061-005, represents a British Railways vehicle in bauxite livery, with TOPS code YRV (S&T). The model is designed for OO gauge and is DCC fitted.

The model features a highly detailed and accurate representation of the prototype, with a die-cast chassis and finely detailed underframe. The bogies are also highly detailed and include sprung buffers. The model has a working 'instanter' coupling and a removable NEM pocket.

Other features of the model include re-positionable, multi-component bolsters with correct relief and re-positionable stanchions with separate metal tie-down loops. The wheels are profiled metal.

The model has a length of 128mm, a width of 33mm and a height of 35mm. It can negotiate a minimum radius curve of 2.