16 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon B258683

The 16 ton mineral wagon was a product of wartime when the requirement for coal soared and e orts were made to transport it more efficiently. Prior to wartime most coal was transported in wooden open wagons with a maximum loading of 12 tons. The all steel construction allowed a 33% increase in load and as a consequence these wagons proved extremely popular.

Features:

• Metal sprung buffers
• Finely moulded body
• Diecast chassis with compensating beam
• Removable coke rails (Where applicable)
• Finely applied livery and printed details
• Profiled wheels and axles with brass bearings
• 3 link metal coupling chain with sprung coupling hook