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History
British Railways standardised on the 16 Ton mineral wagon and constructed nearly 240,000 wagons between 1950 and 1959. The main use was for shipping of coal although sugar beet, scrap metal, spoil and aggregates were also carried.

The majority (approximately 197,000) were constructed to Diagram 1/108. These had welded bodies with top flap doors, and apart from 10,000 all had one-sided Morton brake rigging. Our model numbers LHT 730050 and LHT 730060.

The other main build was for 25,000 wagons to Diagram 1/109. These had riveted bodies, and riveted side doors, top flap doors and a pressed end door. Again the majority nearly 24,000 had the one sided Morton brake rigging. Our model number LHT 730350.

During 1951 100 vacuum-braked vehicles were constructed for trials and issued Diagram 1/114, being fitted with the Morton four-shoe vacuum brake. Our model number LHT 730150.

In 1966 BR changed its policy on mineral wagon braking systems and converted 5,000 unfitted wagons to Morton vacuum brake, similar to our model LHT 730150. This necessitated the addition of a vacuum cylinder together with an extra pair of brake shoes. They were originally assembled in block trains. Our model LHT 730160.

BR also instigated a massive rebuilding programme during the 1970's for rusted out wagons by making new bodies and fitting them to good chassis. It was decided to eliminate the top flap door, which produced a far stronger body and Diagram 1/099 was issued for this conversion. Our models LHT 730260 and LHT 730270.
The unfitted wagons lasted up to 1982 and the vacuum fitted up to 1987

For further historical information please see the three articles by Peter Fidczuk in Modellers' Back Track volume 1, numbers 3 to 5.

The Model
All our models are built to a ratio of 1:43.5, 7mm scale and fitted with finescale wheels for '0' gauge track. Course and ScaleSeven wheels are also available.

The body is made of ABS plastic incorporating fine detailing and fully finished in 1950's, 1960's and 1970's decorations; the last two digits of the product number indicate the period.

The chassis contains a die-cast metal floor to add weight, a compensating beam on one side to improve running performance, brass bearings, die-cast wheels with steel tyres, sprung metal buffers, sprung die-cast hook and metal coupling links.

Solebars, axleboxes and brake gear components are moulded in ABS plastic for strength.


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Product Numbers:

Model Number Period Diagram Price Contents
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LHT 730060 1960's 1/108 Welded body- Morton brake £70.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 730150 1950's 1/114 Welded body- vacuum brake £70.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 730160 1960's 1/108 Welded body- vacuum brake £70.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 730260 1960's 1/108 Rebody- Morton Brake £70.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 730270 1970's 1/108 Rebody- Morton Brake £70.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 730350 1950's 1/109 Rivetted body- Morton brake £75.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT730270w 1970's 1/099 rebody-morton brake £105.00 Boxed set-2 weathered different numbered wagons
LHT 750030 1930's £290.00 41
LHT 750040 1940's £290.00 40
LHT 750050 1950's £290.00 37
LHT 750051 1950's £290.00 38
LHT 731030 1920/30's Grey body L M S £75.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 731040 1930/40's Bauxite body L M S £75.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 731050 1950's Grey body B R M & E prefix £75.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 731130 1920/30's Grey body N E £75.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 731140 1930/40's Grey body N E £75.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 731230 1930's Black body PO FROST £80.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT 731330 1930's Green body PO C&G AYRES £80.00 Box set- 2 differently numbered wagons.
LHT731450w 1950's Plain &Bauxite PO BOLSOVER P prefix £107.50 Boxed set-2 weathered different numbered wagons
LHT7312X0 1920-50's Undecorated side doors only £60.00 Box set- 2 wagons.
LHT7313X0 1920-50's Undecorated side and end doors £60.00 Box set- 2 wagons.
LHT731620 1920/30's Black body PO EVANS & BEVAN £80.00 Box set -2 differently numbered wagons