7 plank open wagons were the principal wagons used for transporting coal and were standardised by the RCH in 1923. They had a capacity of 12 tons; many were privately owned and carried on in use post nationalisation right into the 1960’s
The Dapol O gauge model of the 7 plank open wagon features:
- Finely moulded body and chassis with internal detail represented
- Opening side doors
- Finely applied livery and printed details
- Profiled wheels and axels with brass bearing pockets
- Metal sprung buffers
- 3 link metal coupling chain with sprung coupling hook
