Open-Head Combined Goods and Cattle Van
Open-Head wagons were dual purpose vans capable of being converted between general goods and cattle / livestock wagons. The roof being partial and relying on a tarpaulin for the centre section which could be left off depending upon the load.
Open-Head wagons were dual purpose vans capable of being converted between general goods and cattle / livestock wagons. The roof being partial and relying on a tarpaulin for the centre section which could be left off depending upon the load.
Open-Head wagons were dual purpose vans capable of being converted between general goods and cattle / livestock wagons. The roof being partial and relying on a tarpaulin for the centre section which could be left off depending upon the load.
Lots of detail inside and out. External framing, bolt detail, separate doors and iron work. Comes with everything needed to complete but glue and paint. Ideal for freight running or in mixed trains.
Standard kit comes with Binnie Nylon Axleboxes on a straight chassis rail.
The enhanced highly detailed chassis and axle box option swaps the standard nylon axleboxes for sealed miniature ball bearing races for smooth running, no maintenance and more detail, including outline brake gear and brake blocks, see picture of 1 plank wagon.
Body length 193 mm, 224 mm over the couplings. 110 mm wide, 136 mm from rail to roof