DAP-4F059003 14T Tank Wagon Class B Shell – BP Black 5133 OO-Scale

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DAP-4F0590034F-059-003DapolOO-Scale14T Tank Wagon Class BShell – BP Black 5133The majority of these tank wagons were built between 1939 and 1944 as Class A wagons for aviation fuel, being 17ft-6inch long on a 10ft wheelbase fitted with RCH either side braking and split oil axle boxes. The tank was 7ft-2inch diameter containing 4275 gallons saddle mounted with two small platforms on the top of the tank. After the war and around 1947, surplus tank wagons were converted to Class B fitted with heating coils to help discharge of viscous fuel and bottom discharge. All Class A tanks had gone out of service by 1971 with the last B Class tank following in 1973.Features of the 14T Tank WagonClass A & Class B wagons to be producedExtremely detailed and accurate body shell and chassisMany separately added fine details, including separate platforms and ladders where appropriateNEM couplingFinely profiled wheels (front and back)Full sprung chassis – a 1st for OO Gauge RTR modelsSuperbly applied liveryThree link chains supplied in accessory bag