Bachmann 33-088C 5 Plank China Clay Wagon GWR Grey with Tarpaulin Cover 92822

Name: Bachmann 33-088C 5 Plank China Clay Wagon GWR Grey with Tarpaulin Cover 92822
Brand: Bachmann

Bachmann

Rails of Sheffield\n--Learn more about us \n--Shipping \n--Returns \n--Feedback \n--Contact Us \n--Payment Methods\nBachmann 33-088C 33-088C 5 Plank China Clay Wagon GWR Grey with Tarpaulin Cover 92822\n\nChina Clay Wagons were synonymous with Cornwall where the largest deposit of Kaolin, known more commonly as china clay, had first been discovered in 1746 by William Cookworthy . The resulting industry made Cornwall the pre-eminent global source of china clay and as railways were established, they were used to transport the material both locally and further afield, to destinations where the material was required, like the Staffordshire potteries.\n\nThe GWR, and subsequently BR, built open wagons like the one depicted by this Bachmann Branchline model specifically for china clay traffic. With a 9ft wheelbase and 12T capacity, the wooden planked body sat on top of a metal underframe and our model reflects this, with fine detailing engraved and moulded onto the body. The chassis meanwhd