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Revolution Trains RT-FNAD-407

FNA-D Nuclear Flask Carrier No. 11 70 9229 023-0

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Prototype Eras
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Prototype information:

Built by WH Davis from 2014 to replace older nuclear flask wagons.  Used across the network to transport spent fuel from nuclear power stations to Sellafield. The flask wagons typically run in rakes of 1-4 wagons mostly with two locos either double-headed or top-and-tailed.

Model features:

• Produced under licence from DRS
• Highly accurate OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track
• All models share the same livery with 8 different running numbers available
• Accurate underframe detailing
• Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius)
• Bogies include separate brake shoes in line with wheels
• RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels on 26mm length, 2mm diameter axles (to make conversion to EM/P4 easy)
• Sprung buffers
• Kinetic NEM coupler sockets mounted on the body with mini-tension-lock couplers

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Revolution Trains FNA‑D Nuclear Flask Carrier No. 11 (product code 70 9229 023‑0) is a current‑era OO gauge model of a nuclear flask wagon. It is supplied under the part number RT‑FNAD‑407 and is produced under licence from DRS.

The prototype wagons were constructed by WH Davis from 2014 to replace older nuclear flask wagons and are used throughout the network to carry spent fuel from nuclear power stations to Sellafield. In service the wagons normally operate in rakes of one to four, typically hauled by two locomotives either double‑headed or top‑and‑tailed.

The model is built to 1:76.2 scale on 16.5 mm track and includes detailed underframe work, RP25‑110 profile wheels on 26 mm axles and separate brake shoes on the bogies. It features sprung buffers, kinetic NEM coupler sockets with mini‑tension‑lock couplers and a minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius). Eight different running numbers are available, all sharing a common livery.