22t CPV Presflo Wagon BR Bauxite Tunnel Cement Wtd B887990

22t CPV Presflo Wagon BR Bauxite Tunnel Cement Wtd B887990

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
• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 7
• Weathered BR Bauxite ‘Tunnel Cement’ livery
• Running No. B887990
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• This model is best suited to 438mm radius curves

Details

When British Railways was formed in 1948, it inherited thousands of wagons from the pre-nationalisation companies. While many were suitable for general freight, there was a clear need for a wagon designed specifically to carry powdered goods, such as cement, which had previously been transported in bags within vans.

In 1954, the first 'Presflo' (short for Pressure Flow) wagon was introduced. It used the process of air fluidisation, pumping air through the powder to prevent clumping and ensure smooth, efficient unloading. The design proved highly successful and remained in widespread use into the 1980s, handling a variety of bulk powder traffic across the country. This model represents a 'Presflo' wagon in use for transporting cement, showcasing the ingenuity and practicality of British railway freight engineering.