Glasgow & South Western Railway and LMS

10 Ton high sided goods wagon

Scale: 4mm: 1ft - suitable for 00, EM, P4 & S4 (18.83) gauges
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This is a white metal kit which will require assembly using low melt solder or glue.
This product is suitable for all 4mm [1:76] scales, including OO, EM and P4 gauges.
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This high sided goods wagon was introduced in the late 1890's and was probably rated at 8 tons. It originally had the single shoe acting on one wheel brake on one side only. At a latter date this brake would be applied to both sides.

Whilst exact numbers are not known it is thought that several hundred vehicles of this type of wagon would have built over the years and would have seen an active life of around 30 years. However it is not likely that many would have survived beyond the mid thirties. Once a common sight in goods yards in Scotland and Northern England in particular the west coast. After the introduction of common user arrangements during the Great War it is likely that some wagons would have ventured further south.

Detailed information on Glasgow & South Western wagons is limited at present but a lot of research is being undertaken by the G & SWR Association. A census of rolling stock in 1922 revealed a fleet of 1054 high sided goods wagons of which 725 were rated at 10 tons.
Parts to fit brake gear to both sides are supplied with this model.

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Made from white metal our model has separate sides and ends, grease axleguards and white metal buffers and brake gear. An embossed plastic floor is supplied. The instruction sheet gives detailed lettering and painting information. The most recent Assembly Instructions may be down loaded should you wish. Current version 1.00 released May 2001, 2 Sides A4 (60Kb Acrobat 3.01 file).

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Items required to complete the model:-

  • Wheels: 12mm diameter open spoke wheels.
  • Paint - we recommend Precision Paint or in some cases Humbrol Acrylic: see G&SWR wagon liveries for product numbers.
  • Three link couplings.
  • Transfers - we recommend HMRS, see G&SWR wagon liveries for product numbers.
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HMRS Journal, Vol 14, no6 and Vol 15, nos 7 and 9.
The Glasgow & South Western Railway Association


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