Dapol OO Cattle Wagon GWR 13827

OO Cattle Wagon GWR 13827

Featuring:

• Authentic GWR Freight Wagon: OO scale cattle wagon finished as Great Western Railway No. 13827, suitable for steam-era and early British Railways layouts.
• Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); designed for use on OO gauge track systems.
• Detailed Construction: Injection-moulded body featuring realistic plank detailing, wagon markings, and underframe components.
• Layout Integration: Fitted with standard OO gauge couplings for easy operation with compatible locomotives and rolling stock.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Prototype: GWR Cattle Wagon No. 13827
• 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: One OO scale cattle wagon

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers building authentic Great Western Railway freight trains, livestock movements, or rural branch line scenes.

Why this wagon matters

Cattle wagons played an important role in Britain's agricultural economy, transporting livestock between farms, markets, and abattoirs. The Great Western Railway operated large fleets of these specialised wagons, making them a familiar sight across rural and main line routes throughout the steam era.

Adding a cattle wagon to a freight consist increases operational realism and helps recreate the diverse traffic that once moved across the British railway network.

How to use it

This is a ready-to-run OO scale wagon. Simply place it on compatible OO gauge track and couple it to your locomotive or freight train. It can be operated individually or as part of a mixed freight formation. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.

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