Esso 745 preserved at the Didcot Railway Centre
2x N Gauge 14T Class B Tanks
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Product Description
The ways in which oil tanks were secured to a wagon chassis evolved throughout the 20th century. From 1907, a standard design emerged which held the tank in place on a wooden cradle using steel hawsers wrapped around the filler turret. Forward and backward movement was managed by end stanchions which were braced using diagonal steel rods fixed to the chassis near its centre-line.
Some prototype photographs can be found on Paul Bartlett's website.
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UPDATE HISTORY
Some prototype photographs can be found on Paul Bartlett's website.
NOTES
- This N Gauge model is designed to fit the Peco NR121 10ft WB Steel-type chassis kit or similar. If folded along its centre line, the weight provided can be installed in the tank.
- The end stanchions have pilot holes for 0.3mm wire bracing rods. A few twisted strands of electrical wire can represent the steel hawsers holding the tank and should be anchored near the outer ends of the suspension springs.
- Shapeways' recommendations for cleaning, preparing and finishing Fine Detail Plastics can be found here.
- Railtec , Cambridge Custom Transfers, Fox Transfers and Robbies Rolling Stock offer appropriate markings in 2mm scale.
UPDATE HISTORY
- April 2024: Initial launch of a downsized version of my TT:120 equivalent.
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2x N 14B Tank 20240411
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Mature audiences only.
