Wagons
Freight wagons come in all shapes and sizes to suit transport of a multitude of goods. From coal, iron and stone to steel, cement and agricultural produce there is a wagon to suit your needs in model form. Delve into our news, review and feature articles across the scales of 'N', 'OO', 'OO9' and 'O' gauge to find out more.
Colour for Dapol VEAs
Dapol has received decorated samples of its newly-tooled ‘O' gauge BR Vanwide/VEA box vans for inspection by the company's development team.
‘OO’ LSWR Road Vans due soon
Production of Kernow Model Rail Centre’s eagerly-awaited newly-tooled 'OO’ gauge London and South Western Railway/Southern Railway (LSWR/SR) 10ton Road Vans is now complete, with finished models expected during the Summer.
Wonderful Warflats
Trains4U has received its exclusive model of the PFB/KFA ‘Warflat ’ for ‘OO’ gauge. MARK CHIVERS reviews this new arrival.
The Acquired Wagons of British Railways Vol. 3
This third volume in the series from OPC focuses on the wooden-bodied coal wagons built for private owners and railway companies from 1923 and absorbed by British Railways on Nationalisation.
Dapol plans new batch of ‘O' gauge vans and wagons
Dapol is planning another batch of its popular ‘O’ gauge box vans and open wagons.
Accurascale’s low-level nuclear loads shape-up
Accurascale has received updated Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its forthcoming ‘OO' gauge two-axle PFA low-level nuclear waste loads for assessment.
VIDEO: Weathering 'Warflat' wagons for 'OO'
For our latest video weathering guide Mike Wild looks to his wagon fleet and demonstrates how to create a weathered wood effect deck for a Bachmann 'Warflat' wagon as well as chassis colouring for a realistic finish. Join us in the workshop on video now.
Cavalex reveals new selection of ‘OO' BBA/BLAs
Cavalex Models has revealed the identities of its next selection of ‘OO’ gauge BBA/BLA 50ft bogie steel carriers, with more than 20 different models planned.
Oxford Rail’s Great Eastern Vans surface
Oxford Rail has received the first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples of its newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge Great Eastern Railway 10ton ventilated box vans and 10ton banana vans for assessment.
Dapol plans new run of MJAs for 'N' and 'OO'
Dapol has unveiled plans to manufacture further batches of its popular MJA bogie box wagons for ‘N’ and ‘OO’ gauge.