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KR Models CONSETT-C-NL

Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons - Pack C (Without 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 C

B 446011, B446021 British Railways, B446027.

Catalogue listing

KR Models Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons – Pack C (Without Load) is a model railway kit representing three British Railways ore wagons used in the late crest period.

The kit carries the manufacturer part number CONSETT‑C‑NL. The wagons are modelled after the Consett ore wagons that conveyed iron ore from Tyne Dock to Consett, each with a 56‑ton capacity.

Key features include a vacuum automatic brake and four power‑operated side‑discharge doors, both controlled from the locomotive cab. The real wagons were operated with British Railways 9F and later Class 24 locomotives.

The three wagons in Pack C are allocated the running numbers B 446011, B 446021 and B 446027.