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.
‘OO9’ RNAD wagons surface
Bachmann’s all-new ‘OO9' narrow gauge Royal Naval Armaments Depot (RNAD) wagons have progressed to the first Engineering Prototype (EP) sample stage.
GWR 'Iron Minks' and more for Rapido Trains UK
Rapido Trains UK has revealed that the Great Western Railway Diagram V6 'Iron Mink' will be its next 'OO' gauge wagon project, together with a Diagram 021 four-plank open wagon, which utilises the same chassis.
Bachmann’s ‘OO’ VEA box van
FIRST REVIEW: The BR VEA box van is the latest all-new tooling to arrive for ‘OO’ gauge from Bachmann. Mike Wild takes a closer look at one example.
The Vanwides - BR’s last vacuum-braked pallet van
The Vanwide or VEA van is the currently being developed as a new ready-to-run model in ‘OO’, ‘N’ and ‘O’ gauge by Bachmann, Sonic Models and Dapol respectively. DAVID RATCLIFFE explains how BR’s last vacuum-braked pallet van came to be.
Dapol adds new ‘O’ gauge box van trio
Dapol has added three all-new 12ton box vans to its ‘O’ gauge portfolio, with first Engineering Prototype (EP) samples currently being evaluated by the company’s development team.
Heljan's Rail Adventure IGA Cargowaggon flat wagons
A new batch of Cargowaggon IGAs has arrived for ‘OO’. MIKE WILD inspects the fascinating Rail Adventure twin pack.
Rapido 'Toad' ready to order
Rapido Trains UK has opened the order book for its new 'OO' gauge model of the Great Western railway diagram AA20 'Toad' brake van.
Rapido UK selects VIX ferry van for 'OO'
Rapido Trains UK has selected the VIX ferry vans as its first modern era wagon for 'OO' gauge with release expected in winter 2022/2023.
Revolutionary Nuclear Plans
Revolution Trains has unveiled plans to produce newly-tooled FNA-D nuclear flask carriers for ‘OO’ and ‘N’ to model the latest generation flask wagons operated by Direct Rail Services.
Dapol releases Vanwides and VEAs for 'O' gauge
Dapol's long-awaited ‘O’ gauge BR 12ton Vanwide ventilated box van is finally here, adding a new wagon to the manufacturer’s portfolio.