HORNBY R60190 4 Plank Wagon, Brookes Limited - Freight Wagons, Painted

The open wagon has been one of the most ubiquitous types of wagons ever to see service in the UK. Regardless of their size, these wagons could be spotted almost anywhere, from individual wagons being moved by small tank engines to large rakes being hauled behind some of the largest tender engines of the day. The wagons were largely unspecified, able to carry any cargo that did not require protection from the elements.

As time progressed and rolling stock developed, the general-use wagon's usage became more limited, with wagons designed specifically around their cargo beginning to supersede the standard open wagon through the 1940s and 1950s. Many open wagons would find their way into private ownership, with each company then commissioning one of the Big Four companies to move their wagons to their destination.

This 4-plank wagon is typical of the kind that could be seen making up a colourful patchwork behind one of the Big Four's freight engines. It is fitted with NEM couplings and metal wheels, allowing it to roll freely and enabling wagons to run in long rakes behind even small locomotives that may sometimes be tasked with hauling them. This wagon also has internal plank detailing, and a load need not be fitted if the user does not wish to add one.

Specifications: Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge Operator: Private Owner Designer: RCH Minimum Curve (mm) Radius: 2 Fixed Metal Buffers Coupling Type: NEM Tension Lock Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 7.1 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 3 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 3.5

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