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Hornby R6821A

20T Coke Wagon, Appleby Iron Co. - Era 3

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

Manufacturer description

Coming from the era in which railways were under governmental control during and after the First World War, the 20T Coke Wagon, Appleby Iron Co. - Era 3 model wagon's grey finish, planking and bolt detailing makes this a very fitting addition to a war time towns scene.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby 20‑ton Coke Wagon (Appleby Iron Co.) is a painted, grey OO‑scale model with a 112 mm length and a 4‑wheel arrangement. It carries the British Rail private companies livery of Appleby Iron Co., features NEM couplings, and is listed under running number 1162. The model was built by LMS, bears manufacturer part number R6821A, and represents the Big Four era.

Designed to depict the wartime period when railways were under governmental control during and after the First World War, the wagon’s detailed planking and bolt work make it suitable for inclusion in a wartime town scene. It is intended for use on a minimum radius curve of 1 and is compatible with standard OO‑gauge track.