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.
‘OO’ IIA biomass wagons are next for Accurascale
ACCURASCALE has unveiled plans to produce the GB Railfreight (GBRf) IIA Biomass hopper wagon for ‘OO’. This latest announcement follows plans to produce the HYA bogie hopper wagons (HM160), from which the IIA was developed for GBRf.
Cavalex BBA bogie steel wagon
Cavalex Models has delivered its second ‘OO’ gauge wagon project with the arrival of the BBA 75tonne bogie steel wagons. More than 500 of these 50ft long bogie steel-carrying wagons were built between 1973 and 1981.
Cavalex shows JGA design renders
The latest 3D CAD drawing renders for Cavalex Models 'OO' gauge JGA bogie aggregates hoppers have been revealed by the manufacturer. Prices and a release date are to be confirmed.
All-new MGR hopper for 'OO'
Cavalex Models is producing a brand new 'OO' gauge model of the HAA merry-go-round hopper wagon for 'OO' gauge in a collaboration with Trains4U and KMS Railtech. The freshly tooled wagon is planned for release in the third quarter of 2021 and will cover the HAA and HFA variants.
Revolution shows Ecofrets
Revolution Trains has released images of decorated Ecofret container wagons for 'OO' and 'N' gauge. The order booked for these all-new wagons is due to close within the next few weeks allowing the models to move towards production.
Trains4U KFA in colour
Cavalex Models has received updated decorated samples for its exclusive model of the KFA/PFB 'Warflat' wagons for Trains4U. The new 'OO' gauge wagon are only available from Train4U with prices set at £35 each.
More ’OO’ HOP24 hoppers from Accurascale
Following the sell-out success of its ‘OO’ gauge BR 24.5ton HOP24/ HUO hopper wagons, Accurascale has added another run of the popular coal carriers to its range.
Accurascale PFA container packs
New from Accurascale are these ‘OO’ gauge 20ft British Gypsum containers.
Dapol’s ’O’ gauge ‘Turbots’
Modern image ‘O’ gauge is being served with the arrival of Dapol’s eagerly awaited 7mm scale ‘Turbot’ bogie spoil wagons.
VIDEO: Dapol 'Turbot' wagons for 'O'
Dapol's all-new model of the 'Turbot' spoil and ballast wagon arrived for 'O' gauge during August. In the latest issue we take a closer look at these enticing new modern image additions while this video showcases the wagons in action on our test track.