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Oxford OR76MW6003

6 Plank Wagon FJ Newton

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

The 6 plank wagon was a type of private owner wagon used in the UK. Wagons such as these were responsible for hualing the lions share of cargo around the UK in the pre-grouping and grouping era. Such wagons would be assembled in long colourful lines with wagons from other companies, only being shunted from the consist when they reached their destination. Such wagons would often be seen behind locomotives such as the Dean Goods on the Western Region, Black 5 with the LMS, P1 with the LNER and S15 on the SR.

Pristine finish.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Oxford Rail has released a model of a 6 plank wagon, specifically the 'FJ Newton' No.37. The model is finished in a grey and black paint scheme and represents a wagon in the pre-grouping era.

The model features NEM couplings and exterior details. It is designed for use on OO gauge track.

The specifications for the model include a length of 100 mm and an item number of OR76MW6003. The livery applied to the model is that of FJ Newton, a company that operated during the pre-grouping period.