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Hornby R60270

RailRoad: 'Harris' Plank Wagon

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

This newly tooled open plank wagon, carrying the name ‘Harris & Co Coal Merchants Nottinghamshire’ is an ideal model to add to a steam period freight train. Whilst wooden plank wagons were mainly used during the steam era, they remained on the rails into the diesel era and there are many still on preserved railways around the UK today making this a timeless piece to add to a model railway layout.

These private owner wagons represent one of the thousands that were used throughout the 20th century to transport goods. Wagons could be found in countless different liveries belonging to independent companies as well as railway companies. As well as transporting manufactured goods, simple wagons like this could also be found moving materials such as coal when no more suitable wagons were available.

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Prototype information

The Hornby RailRoad 'Harris' Plank Wagon is a model of a 20th century open plank wagon. It is part of Hornby's 2025 Range and is available in grey finish. The model is designed for OO gauge model railways and has a minimum curve requirement of 1st radius (371mm).

The model features moulded plastic buffers, NEM tension lock couplings, and measures 98mm in length. It is painted in a representation of a private owner wagon, specifically 'Harris & Co Coal Merchants Nottinghamshire'. This type of wagon was commonly used during the steam era, but remained in use into the diesel era and can still be seen on preserved railways today.

The model represents one of the thousands of private owner wagons used throughout the 20th century to transport goods. These wagons often featured different liveries, not only of independent companies but also of railway companies. They were used to transport a variety of goods, including manufactured items and materials such as coal.