Wrenn PERIOD 3 Mineral Wagon “BRITISH RAIL” 16T Steel Sided W4655

Offering for sale an alternative example of a Wrenn 4 Wheeled 16T Mineral Wagon without load model reference number W4655. This model was introduced by Wrenn in 1978 and production continued until 1992. The wagon is finished in grey with black lettering with running number B54884.

These wagons were ex Hornby Dublo models and were produced as a result of buying the tools in 1972. Hence why they were only available from period three! The item is complete with original box, inner yellow sleeve and packaging.

A mineral wagon is a small railway vehicle used to carry coal, ores and other mine products . In the United Kingdom they usually have four wheels. They were originally made of wood and were often of very simple construction, with no train brakes, but from the 1930s onwards were more commonly made of riveted or welded steel. These wagons were cheap to make and a common sight all over the country.