Cambrian C16 OO Gauge BR Seahorse Ballast Wagon Kit
PLEASE REVIEW THE PHOTOGRAPHS AS WELL, ACCESSORIES/BOXES ETC WILL BE SHOWN IF THEY ARE INCLUDED.
WORKING ORDER: N/A
COSMETIC CONDITION: New. Assembly required. Couplings, wheels, bearings, paint, glue and transfers required to complete this kit.
Seahorse wagons were converted from OCA wagons during 1989 & early 1990, & totalled 30 wagons.
They were initially used to carry ballast from Meldon Quarry in Devon, to Hoo Junction in Kent.
This was to create a stockpile of ballast to refill half-empty Seacow/lion hoppers. This stockpile was termed a "virtual quarry", rather than the less trendy "heap of ballast". Some neighbours of other "virtual quarries" complained of "virtual dust" appearing on their washing.
BIBLIOGRAPHY : Rolling Stock Recognition Vol.2 (Ian Allan), BR Wagons Vol. 1 (OPC), British Railways Wagons (D & C), Britsh Railfreight Today (Janes), Freight Only Vol. 1 (Silver Link - see pages 3,17, 35, 48 for layout inspiration), + Vols. 2/3. See also OTA instructions. “BR Air-braked Stock No.2 — Vols. 1 & 2” (Cheona) have useful photos of OTAs & Seahorse/Urchins (some of the OTA livery/usage descriptions are incorrect).
LIVERY: Grey bodies with Yellow band at the top. Black underframes
TRANSFERS: CT2 (includes OBA, OCA, OTA, SPA) formerly made by us, is available from Modelmaster, ref. no. 4866, as is the CT4 Departmental Wagon sheet, ref. no. 4867
BOXED: Packeted, excellent.
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