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Hornby R60295

BQC - No423 - 4 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 ‘BQC’ 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 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. This private owner wagon is based on BQC.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby BQC 4 Plank Wagon is a model railway item from the 2025 catalogue range. The model is finished in red and represents a British Railways 4 Plank Wagon. It is available in OO gauge and features fixed metal buffers. The wagon measures 71 mm in length and has a NEM tension lock coupling.

This model is a representation of a private owner wagon, specifically one belonging to the 'BQC' company. It is a type of open wagon that was commonly used during the steam era, but remained in use during the diesel era as well. There are many examples of this type of wagon still in existence on preserved railways throughout the UK.

The model is suitable for adding to a steam period freight train on a model railway layout. It is a timeless piece that can be used to represent the many private owner wagons that were used to transport goods throughout the 20th century.