KR Models KRM-CON-OO-3F

Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons - Pack F (Without Load)

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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

Manufacturer description

Running numbers may differ to the ones listed below and as pictured.

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:

B446012

B446019 British Railways

B446022

Catalogue listing

KR Models Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons – Pack F (Without Load) is a model railway collection representing British Railways in its Late Crest period. The items are supplied under the manufacturer part number KRM‑CON‑OO‑3F.

Each wagon in the set reproduces the Consett ore wagon that was used to transport iron ore from Tyne Dock to Consett. The real wagons had a 56‑ton capacity, a vacuum automatic brake and four power‑operated side discharge doors that were controlled from the locomotive cab. The doors were operated in service with BR 9F locomotives and later with Class 24 units.

The model set includes three wagons whose running numbers are displayed as B446012, B446019 (British Railways) and B446022. The numbers on the models may vary from those shown in the illustration.