7 plank open wagon
Prototype
Design and manufacture
Original RCH design of the early 1900s was revived by BR for production between 1948 and 1957
Operating company/organisation
Pre-grouping, post-grouping and private operators, and BR
Years of operation
1900s to 1970s
Model
Manufacturer
Lima
Catalogue numbers
BR (grey) 3180; Kendall & Co 3179; North Thames Gas 3178; Caxton 3177; Hall & Dean 3176
Construction
Assembled. Plastic with some metal fittings.
Couplers: continental loop-type, press-fitted to chassis on a
swivel mount. For Kadee replacements use long centre-shank
types.
Wheelsets: axle length 24.5mm, wheel diameter 11.5mm. (See replacement.)
Availability
Produced between 1974 and 1976.
Suppliers
See Buying second-hand.