Dapol announce further Turbot bogie ballast wagons in 0 Gauge

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

18 Oct 2021 00:00am

Dapol have announced further Turbot bogie ballast wagons in 0 Gauge.

Note: Image an previous model for illustrative purpose.
The Turbot bogie ballast wagon was a development from the earlier Bogie Bolster E wagon, which was manufactured in the 1960s and was intended for the transfer of steel. The wagon, however, after a number of years in use was found to be too short for the continuation of its intended role, but it was found that if a low sided three door body was added, then this new wagon would be suitable for transporting ballast. The wagon was nicknamed Turbot and was TOPS classified as YCV bogie ballast wagon. Over 1,000 Turbot wagons were rebuilt by BR Shildon and RFS Engineering at Doncaster between 1982 and 1988 and continued into service until 2002. Turbot wagons have also been modified for use by London Underground.
Six new versions are being produced by Dapol with the following features: diecast chassis, sprung buffers, detailed body with separately moulded side doors and stanchions Interior floor, door and stanchion details, door balance spring and arm detailing, separate handrails, end steps and lamp brackets, highly detailed underframe with correct profiled bracing, highly detailed bogies made from separate metal parts
and all buffer beam accessories fitted. The proposed liveries as below:
7F-043-007
Turbot Bogie Ballast Wagon Engineers Dutch 978281
7F-043-008 Turbot Bogie Ballast Wagon Engineers Dutch 978115
7F-043-009 Turbot Bogie Ballast Wagon Engineers Dutch 978339
7F-043-010 Turbot Bogie Ballast Wagon Engineers Dutch 978665
7F-043-011 Turbot Bogie Ballast Wagon EWS Maroon DB978255
7F-043-012 Turbot Bogie Ballast Wagon EWS Maroon DB978101
You can pre-order the Dapol Turbot Bogie Ballast wagons, due Q2 2022, in 0 gauge here>>>

We have seven previous versions of the Dapol Turbot Bogie Ballast wagons in 0 gauge available in stock to order now here>>>:


Subject to alteration.
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