27t Steel Tippler Lancashire Steel Manufacturing Grey 13

27t Steel Tippler Lancashire Steel Manufacturing Grey 13

Model

1:76 Scale model produced by Bachmann. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:76 Scale Model
• Highly Detailed Model
• Pristine Paint Finish
• This model is best suited to 438mm radius curves
• This model is if fitted with Yes style couplings

Details

Introduced by British Railways between 1951 and 1963, the BR 27-ton Steel Tippler Wagon was designed for high-capacity bulk transport of minerals such as iron ore, stone and chalk. Built at several BR workshops, including Shildon and Ashford, these robust steel wagons featured a doorless body specifically engineered for unloading by rotary tippler equipment. They became a common sight in the East Midlands iron ore fields, feeding steelworks and processing plants, and later found widespread use in stone traffic. Their simple, heavy-duty construction and distinctive operation make them an iconic and highly recognisable wagon for British model railway layouts depicting post-war freight operations.