Following WW2 many former private-owner 1923 RCH standard wagons which had been built through the 1930s and early war years were still in a reasonably serviceable condition. British Railways generally repaired these wagons, painting them in plain grey livery with the intention that these wagons provide a further 10 years of service. This allowed older and more decrepit wagons to be scrapped first as the fleet of new 16-ton steel bodied mineral wagons was built.
Model Features
- Finely moulded body with internal detail represented
- Diecast chassis with compensating beam
- Posable side door
- Removable coke rails (Where applicable)
- Finely applied livery and printed details
- Profiled wheels and axles with brass bearings
- Metal sprung buffers
- 3 link metal coupling chain with sprung coupling hook