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Dapol A009

20t Mineral Wagon Unpainted

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

20 ton mineral wagons of a steel riveted construction were used nationally, transporting coal and minerals offering a more efficient and cost effective method of conveyance than had previously been possible with wooden bodied 10 and 12 ton open top wagons. They came into service in the 1920s and were finally withdrawn in the 1970s. The wagons had two doors per side and an end door.

Catalogue listing

Model details

The Dapol 20 Ton Mineral Wagon is a model representing a British Railways early crest era vehicle. This steel riveted construction wagon was used nationally for transporting coal and minerals in the early 20th century.

The model itself is highly detailed, with a finely moulded body and profiled wheels. The NEM pockets feature self-centring couplings, allowing for smooth and secure coupling to other models.

The specifications of the model are as follows: length over buffer is 97mm, width is 33mm, and height is 36mm.