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KR Models CONSETT-C-WL

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

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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 (With Load) is a 00 scale model kit. The kit is supplied under manufacturer part number CONSETT-C-WL and represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

The wagons model the iron‑ore wagons that were used to convey iron ore from Tyne Dock to the steel works at Consett. Each wagon is shown with a 56‑ton capacity, vacuum automatic brakes and four power‑operated side discharge doors that are controlled from the locomotive cab.

The three wagons in Pack C are numbered B 446011, B 446021 and B 446027. They were originally worked by the 9F class and later by Class 24 locomotives.