Ammo Nitrate/Chemical Tank Wagon Chipman Chemical Co. 74

Model

1:76 Scale Wagon produced in Private Owner livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:76 Scale Model
• NEM Couplings
• Highly Detailed Finish
• Chipman Chemical Co. Ltd. No. 74
• Fixed End Door
• Split Walkway
• Small Side Discharge Valve
• Split-spoked wheels running in metal bearings
• High level of detail above and below the floor line
• High quality livery application

Contents

• 1 x Rapido Trains Wagon

Details

During WWI, the Ministry of Munitions relied heavily on railways to transport hazardous materials like ammonium nitrate, used in shell production. In 1916, 100 specialised 10-ton powder tank wagons were built by The Leeds Forge Company for this purpose. Airtight and conically shaped, these wagons prevented moisture ingress and allowed easy unloading via a hinged end door. Though resembling liquid tankers, they carried dry explosive powder and featured pressed steel underframes. A vital part of Britain’s wartime logistics, these unique wagons offer a fascinating prototype for model railway enthusiasts interested in military transport and early 20th-century industrial railway history.