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Hornby R60296

Guest Keen & Nettlefolds No 117 - 7 Plank Wagon

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

This newly tooled open plank wagon carrying the name ‘Guest Keen & Nettlefolds’ 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. This private owner wagon is based on Guest Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd’ which would have mainly transported coal in the Welsh region. 

Guest Keen & Nettlefolds can be traced back as early as 1759 and played a part in the Industrial Revolution as the founders John Guest, Arthur Keen, and Joseph Henry Nettlefold were key figures in iron and steel production.

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Prototype information

The Hornby Guest Keen & Nettlefolds No 117 7 Plank Wagon is a model of a classic open wagon from the OO gauge 2025 Range. Painted in a brown finish, this model features fixed metal buffers and a NEM tension lock coupling. It is a representation of a British Railways 7 Plank Wagon, suitable for use on a pre-grouping period model railway layout.

This type of open plank wagon was commonly used during the steam era and remained in use until the diesel era. Many examples have been preserved on heritage railways throughout the UK, making this model a timeless addition to any layout. The wagon is based on a private owner's wagon, specifically that of Guest Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd, which would have primarily transported coal in the Welsh region.

Guest Keen & Nettlefolds is a company with a long history, dating back to 1759. Its founders, John Guest, Arthur Keen, and Joseph Henry Nettlefold, played significant roles in the iron and steel industry during the Industrial Revolution. This model wagon is a representation of the company's involvement in the transportation of goods during this period.