KR Models KRM-CON-OO-3H-W

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

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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

Model details

KR Models Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons – Pack H (With Load) – Weathered is a model railway collection representing three British Railways Late‑Crest era ore wagons. The kit bears the manufacturer part number KRM‑CON‑OO‑3H‑W and is supplied in a weathered finish.

Each wagon is a 56‑ton capacity, vacuum‑automatic‑brake vehicle with four power‑operated side discharge doors that are controlled from the locomotive cab. The real‑world wagons were used to transport iron ore from Tyne Dock to Consett and were normally worked by Q7, 9F and later Class 24 locomotives.

The three models carry the following British Railways running numbers: B446003, B446018 and B446024.