Ellis Clark Trains C3026

OO Gauge Demountable Tank Wagon 'B749039', Propeller Carrier

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Livery and condition as preserved - eras show both original and preservation era, where applicable.

Manufacturer description

Demountable wagons were a small but fascinating staple of the British railway scene for decades and though most famous for their association with the ‘divine medicine’ diversified into many other uses. Often requested by modellers, we’re delighted to offer them as our latest premium-quality OO Gauge product – so give in to beer pressure and order yours today!

C3026 | B749039 | Propeller Carrier

The final act (to date) for this Demountable saw it converted at Didcot in 2014 to represent an RAF propeller carrier. Evoking the air of a Trojan Horse, this is another interesting chassis variant, with a large wooden crate suspe

SPECIFICATIONS

A splash of colour brightens any railway scene, so we’ve ‘seen red’ with our first run of Demountables! But a closer look will reveal subtle differences in each model, and we’ve catered for alternative chassis designs as well as various stages in the Demountables’ diverse histories. To borrow from video game pop culture, why not ‘catch ‘em all’?

Naturally, our Demountables will feature our trademark attention to quality, with finely detailed die-cast chassis, removable loads, sprung buffers and innovative ‘ultra-flex’ bufferbeam pipes that allow them to negotiate 2nd radius curves even with tension-lock couplings attached.

And as with our Lowmacs, we’ve not forgotten finer-scale enthusiasts, as 26mm axles with plenty of ‘wiggle room’ allow for easy conversion to EM and P4 Gauges.

• Die-cast chassis
• Super-detailed underframe
• Sprung buffers
• 'Ultraflex' end pipes
• Removable NEM coupling and pocket
• Removable tank load with extra-fine securing chains
• Different chassis types
• Easy conversion to EM/P4, with 26mm axle

Catalogue listing

Model details

The latest addition to Ellis Clark Trains' OO Gauge range is the Propeller Carrier Demountable Tank Wagon B749039. This model represents a unique variant of the Demountable wagon, which was converted at Didcot in 2014 to serve as a propeller carrier for the Royal Air Force. The model features a die-cast chassis, super-detailed underframe, and sprung buffers.

The model also boasts 'ultra-flex' bufferbeam pipes, allowing it to negotiate tight curves, and comes with a removable load with extra-fine securing chains. The NEM coupling and pocket are also removable, providing modellers with flexibility. The chassis is designed to be easily converted to EM and P4 gauges, thanks to 26mm axles that offer plenty of 'wiggle room'.

This model is part of a range of Demountable wagons that showcase the diversity of this type of wagon, which was used for a variety of purposes beyond its association with beer. Each model in the range features subtle differences and alternative chassis designs, making them an interesting addition to any railway scene.