Charles Roberts built 1,000 22 ton hopper wagons to Diagram 161 in 1949, and a year later 1,500 were built to Diagram 1/162 uprated to 24 tons. These were built by Charles Roberts, and Cambrian with Birmingham upgrading 500 of the 22 ton 1/161 wagons. They were initially used for iron ore traffic and latterly Limestone, chalk and sand.
MODEL
1:43 Scale model of a 24t Steel Hopper Wagon decorated in BR Grey livery. This model features a high level of detail and will make a great addition to your collection.
FEATURES
Die-cast compensated chassis
Finely profiled wheels and axles with brass bearing pockets
Highly detailed injection moulded body
Many separately added fine details
Sprung metal buffers
Sprung metal coupling hook and three link coupling
Expertly applied liveries
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