2F-071-123 N Gauge 7 Plank Happy Birthday 00 gauge spares class 73 These services operate all week

These services operate all week

NC Black A4 corridor tender body

The extra height given by the additional plank allowed the wagon to carry its full 12 ton capacity

This format was known as a push-pull train

2F-071-123 N Gauge 7 Plank Happy Birthday 00 gauge spares class 73 These services operate all weekThe 7 plank wagon was the standard coal wagon up to the 1930s when steel mineral wagons were developed. In 1923 the RCH produced a standard plan for the 7 plank wagon, as up to this time there were many variations depending on the builder and region. However, even after the standard was applied, many non standard wagons were still used. Dapol Model two variations of 7 plank wagon, the internally braced variant with a 9 foot chassis with no end doors