KR Models V2CONSETT-A-WL

Set of 3 Consett Iron Ore Wagons - Pack A (With 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 (With Load) (V2) is a model railway kit produced by KR Models. The kit is identified by the manufacturer part number V2CONSETT-A-WL and depicts three Consett iron‑ore wagons as they appeared in the British Railways late‑crest period.

The real wagons were designed to transport iron ore from Tyne Dock to the steel works at Consett. Each wagon carried a payload of up to 56 tons and was equipped with a vacuum automatic brake and four power‑operated side discharge doors, which could be controlled from the locomotive cab. The wagons were compatible with locomotives such as the 9F and later the Class 24.

The three model wagons are marked with the following British Railways running numbers: B446002, B446015 and B446026. A previous batch of photographs is shown, with an updated image to be provided when the new models are released.