Dapol 4F-058-002 14T Tank Wagon, OO Gauge, 1:76 Scale, Class A, Shell BP, Silver A7498

The majority of these tank wagons were built between 1939 and 1944 as Class A wagons for aviation fuel, being 17ft-6inch long on a 10ft wheelbase fitted with RCH either side braking and split oil axle boxes. The tank was 7ft-2inch diameter containing 4275 gallons saddle mounted with two small platforms on the top of the tank. After the war and around 1947, surplus tank wagons were converted to Class B fitted with heating coils to help discharge of viscous fuel and bottom discharge. All Class A tanks had gone out of service by 1971 with the last B Class tank following in 1973

An extremely detailed OO Gauge/1:76 Scale tank wagon with an accurate body shell and chassis, superbly applied livery, finely profiled wheels (both front and back) and nem coupling

Also boasts, a full sprung chassis - a 1st for OO Gauge RTR models - many separately added fine details, including separate platforms and ladders where appropriate and superbly applied livery. Three link chains supplied in accessory bag