KR Models KRM-CON-OO-3H

Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons - Pack H (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 Q7, 9F and then the class 24

Running numbers are:

B446003 British Railways

B446018

B446024 British Railways

Catalogue listing

KR Models Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons – Pack H (With Load)

Manufacturer part number KRM‑CON‑OO‑3H represents British Railways’ late‑crest period. The three wagons are 56‑ton capacity iron‑ore wagons that were used to convey ore from Tyne Dock to the steel works at Consett. Each wagon is equipped with a vacuum automatic brake and four power‑operated side‑discharge doors, which are controlled from the locomotive cab.

The wagons were designed to operate with the Q7, 9F and later the Class 24 locomotives. The specific running numbers supplied in this set are B446003 (British Railways), B446018 and B446024.