Rapido 977003 OO Gauge GW Diagram N19 Loco Coal Wagon GW Grey No.9902 Smaller Letters

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: 977003

Manufacturer Number: 977003
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Wagons
Brand: Rapido
Range: Rapido 2024
Era: Era 3: The Big Four 1923 - 1947
Livery: GW Grey
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO

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Release Date: TBC

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£28.01

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Coal is King - that is certainly true for any steam locomotive. Without copious amounts of 'Black gold' the railways in the heyday of steam would grind to a halt.

The GWR was no exception and even had a Central Coal Office in Pontypool Road that coordinated the supply of coal from the private South Wales collieries (where much of the GWR#s coal came from) to large locomotive depots and small engine sheds alike. Large motive power depots could receive up to 3,000 tons per week, whilst small branchline sheds might only receive 20 tons.

The GWR had their own Loco Coal wagons to manage this constant flow of coal. Some would be found running in special trains, whilst many Loco coal wagons sent to local sheds would be attached to ordinary freight trains. This meant that Loco Coal wagons could be seen all across the GWR network on their way to all the Company's sheds. Originally, wooden-bodied wagons were used. However, the first official diagram - the N6 in 1889 - had an iron body, a practice the GWR would continue.

The last 120 N19 wagons built in 1913 featured rolled corners (like that seen on the 'Iron Mink') with distinctive triangular-shaped capping, DCIII brake gear and self-contained buffers. A central 5ft 4in drop door was on each side - increased from 5ft on previous wagon diagrams, which allowed for easier unloading into tubs on coaling towers or onto small coal stages at remote engine sheds.

These wagons survived in good numbers well into British Railways, having carried several different liveries and lettering styles throughout their lifetime.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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