Description
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