377-491 Graham Farish 5 Plank China Clay 3-Wagon Pack BR Bauxite

New release - pre-orders invited - expected Oct/Nov 2025. preauthkernow

China Clay Wagons were synonymous with Cornwall where the largest deposit of Kaolin, known more commonly as china clay, had first been discovered in 1746 by William Cookworthy. The resulting industry made Cornwall the pre-eminent global source of china clay and as railways were established, they were used to transport the material both locally and further afield, to destinations where the material was required, like the Staffordshire potteries.

The GWR, and subsequently BR, built open wagons like the one depicted by this Graham Farish model specifically for china clay traffic. With a 9ft wheelbase and 12T capacity, the wooden planked body sat on top of a metal underframe and our model reflects this, with fine detailing engraved and moulded onto the body. The chassis meanwhile incorporates brake gear and vacuum cylinders and sports tie-bars between the axleboxes, along with metal door bangers and turned metal buffers. Three-hole disc wheels and NEM coupling pockets complete the model. Each of the models included in this triple-pack is finished in BR Bauxite with authentic weathering and each wagon carries the TOPS code UCV. The three models come complete with tent canopies which were fitted to the wagons to protect the valuable china clay cargo from the elements.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Graham Farish N Scale
• Era 7
• Weathered BR Bauxite (TOPS) livery
• Running Nos. B743029, B743367 & B743806
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 3 x 46mm (over couplings)