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Oxford OR76MW6002W

BR 6 plank mineral wagon weathered

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Mineral traffic - particularly coal was vitally important to the economy of the UK and the railways specifically. The 6 plank wagon of the LNER incorporated ramped sections on the side doors to allow barrows to be pushed into the wagon easily.

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Prototype information

The Oxford 6 Plank Mineral Wagon in BR Grey Weathered Livery is a OO gauge model produced by Oxford Rail. The model has a length of 100mm and is designed to represent a British Railways wagon from the early days of the British Railways crest.

The model is painted in a weathered finish with a brown colour, giving it a realistic appearance. The wagon is modelled on the 6 plank design used by the LNER, which featured ramped sections on the side doors to facilitate the loading of barrows. This design was crucial for the transportation of mineral traffic, particularly coal, which played a vital role in the UK's economy and the railways' operations during that period.

This model is part of the Oxford Rail product range and is designed to be a representation of a wagon from the early years of British Railways.