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KR Models V2CONSETT-A

Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons - Pack A (Without Load) (V2)

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

Previous batch pictured, will be updated when new models released

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:

Catalogue listing

KR Models Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons – Pack A (Without Load) (V2) is a model railway product that replicates three 56‑ton iron‑ore wagons used by British Railways in the late crest period. The manufacturer part number is V2CONSETT‑A.

The original wagons were designed to transport iron ore from Tyne Dock to the steelworks at Consett. Each wagon is equipped with a vacuum automatic brake and four power‑operated side discharge doors, all of which are controlled from the locomotive cab. The wagons were normally worked with 9F locomotives and later with Class 24 units.

The three wagons in the set carry the following running numbers: B446002, B446015 and B446026. A photograph of a previous batch is shown, and the model will be updated when new versions are released.