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Hornby R6838

20T Coke Wagon, British Rail - Era 6

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The 20T Coke Wagon, British Rail B447479 - Era 6 wagon model comes complete with planking and bolt details, has a grey painted finish and measures at 112mm.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby 20‑ton Coke Wagon (model B447479) is an OO‑scale replica representing a British Rail Era 6 wagon from the British Rail Blue period (pre‑TOPS). It is finished in pristine BR grey, measures 112 mm in length and features a 4‑wheel arrangement with NEM coupling.

The model includes detailed planking and bolt work, carries the running number B447479, and is supplied with the manufacturer part number R6838. It is suitable for a minimum curve radius of 1 and is classified under the HCO car kind, with the operator listed as British Rail.