Dapol OO 5 Plank Wagon Ketton Cement

OO 5 Plank Wagon – Ketton Cement delivers an authentic British industrial freight wagon for OO scale railway layouts, ideal for cement traffic, quarry operations, and period goods train formations.

Featuring:

• Ketton Cement Livery: OO scale 5-plank open wagon finished in Ketton Cement branding, reflecting real-world industrial rail freight operations linked to construction materials transport.
• Classic 5-Plank Wagon Body: Traditional open wooden wagon design with raised plank sides for bulk cargo such as cement bags, aggregates, and general industrial goods.
• Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for standard OO gauge track systems.
• Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with detailed plank textures, underframe components, and printed industrial livery; non-powered rolling stock.
• Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for seamless use in freight consists, mineral trains, and industrial sidings.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Model: 5 Plank Wagon – Ketton Cement
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic
• Assembly: Required
• Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Power Requirement: None
• Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge freight and industrial layouts

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers creating industrial yards, cement works, quarry operations, and mixed freight goods trains.

Why this kit matters

Five-plank wagons were widely used across British railways for general merchandise and industrial goods. In cement traffic, they often carried bagged cement or related materials from works such as Ketton Cement to construction and distribution sites.

This type of wagon adds strong historical and operational realism to freight layouts, especially when combined with other mineral and industrial stock.

How to use it

Assemble the wagon kit, then paint and weather it to reflect industrial service use. Integrate it into freight trains serving cement works, depots, or construction supply routes for realistic operations.

This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.