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Hornby R60072

LMS, Conflat A, Furniture Removal - Era 3

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

One of the key drivers of industrial growth throughout the 20th century was the idea that goods could be transported in standardised containers. Flat wagons provided a huge amount of versatility due to the fact that goods could be loaded into the container before being placed onto a train, and the container could be removed at the other end to continue its journey to the customer.

The most common type of Conflat wagon was the Conflat A which could carry two type A containers or a single type B container. The Conflat B wagon was able to carry wider containers such as a pair of AFP frozen food containers.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Hornby LMS Conflat A Furniture Removal – Era 3 is a model flat wagon in a red LMS bauxite livery. It is built to OO gauge and represents the period of the Big Four railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR). The wagon measures 80 mm in length, has a minimum curve radius of 371 mm (1st radius), and features a four‑wheel arrangement. It carries the British Railways part number R60072 and the running number 4798. Designed by LMS, it was originally constructed at GWR Swindon Works and uses a NEM coupling.

The Conflat A type was the most common flat wagon for container traffic, capable of carrying two type‑A containers or a single type‑B container. Its design facilitated the loading of goods into containers before being placed on the train, allowing the containers to be removed at the destination for onward delivery. The model’s finish is described as pristine.