Bachmann OO BR 16T Steel Mineral Top Flap Doors 3-Wagon Pack BR Bauxite (TOPS)

OO BR 16T Steel Mineral Top Flap Doors 3-Wagon Pack BR Bauxite (TOPS)

Featuring:

• TOPS Era Detail: OO scale 16T steel mineral wagons finished in BR bauxite with TOPS markings, representing late British Rail freight operations.
• Top Flap Door Design: Realistically modelled wagons with opening top flap door detail, used for efficient loading of coal and bulk materials.
• Three Wagon Pack: Includes three matching mineral wagons for realistic freight train formations and operational variety.
• Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for easy connection to compatible locomotives and rolling stock.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Model: 16T Steel Mineral Wagon – Top Flap Doors, BR Bauxite (TOPS)
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Power Requirement: None
• Compatibility Notes: Compatible with OO gauge locomotives and rolling stock
• Included: Three OO scale mineral wagons

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating British Rail freight operations from the 1970s–1980s TOPS era, especially coal and mineral traffic layouts.

Why this kit matters

The 16T steel mineral wagon was a backbone of British Rail freight services, used extensively for transporting coal and other bulk materials. The BR bauxite livery with TOPS markings reflects the modernisation of freight operations under British Rail’s computerised wagon tracking system introduced in the 1970s.

How to use it

This is a ready-to-run OO scale wagon pack. Simply place the wagons on compatible OO gauge track and couple them into a freight consist. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.

This is a plastic model. It is not a toy.