Wrenn P4 (1988) Mineral Coal Wagon Ayr Co-op no.67 Coal & Coke model W5043

Offering for sale an alternative example of a Wrenn 4 Wheeled 16T Mineral Coal Wagon without load model reference number W5043. This model was introduced by Wrenn in 177 and production continued until 1987. The wagon is finished in black with piped red and white lettering with running number 67.

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 They were originally made of wood and were often of very simple construction, with no train brakes, but from the 1930s onwards were more commonly made of riveted or welded steel.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.