KR Models CONSETT-A-WL

Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons - Pack A (With Load)

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

Manufacturer description

The Consett Ore wagon was built for the conveyance of iron Ore from Tyne Dock to Consett specially constructed wagons of 56 tons capacity have been provided. Each wagon is fitted with: -the: vacuum automatic brake and four power-operated side discharge doors which are under the control of the train locomotive driver.

These operated with the 9F and then the class 24.

Running numbers are

Pack A:

B446001, B446014 British Railways, B446025.

Catalogue listing

KR Models Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons – Pack A (With Load) is a model railway kit that represents British Railways’ late‑crest period. The kit is supplied under the manufacturer part number CONSETT‑A‑WL.

The original Consett ore wagons were designed to transport iron ore from Tyne Dock to the steel works at Consett. Each wagon had a 56‑ton capacity and was fitted with a vacuum automatic brake and four power‑operated side discharge doors that could be controlled from the locomotive cab. The wagons were normally worked with 9F locomotives and later with Class 24s.

Pack A of the model set includes three wagons with the following British Railways running numbers: B446001, B446014 and B446025.