Description
Dapol O Gauge 16T Steel Mineral Wagon, Welded Diagram 1/108, B68921
British Railways standardised on the 16 Ton mineral wagon and constructed nearly 240,000 wagons between 1950 and 1959. The main use was for shipping of coal although sugar beet, scrap metal, spoil and aggregates were also carried. The majority approximately197,000 were constructed to Diagram 1/108. These had welded bodies with top flap doors, and apart from 10,000 all had one-sided Morton brake rigging.
The Dapol 16T Mineral Wagon features:
Finely moulded body shell
Finely applied livery and printed details
Die-cast Chassis with metal floor for added weight, a compensating beam on on side to improve running performance
Fitted with Fine scale wheels for O Gauge track
Metal sprung buffers
Die-cast hook and metal coupling links
Solebars, axle boxes and break gear components are moulded in ABS plastic for strength
Brand New in Original Packaging
Shipping Band B
