8 plank open wagons used primarily for transporting the lighter forms of coal, such as coke and were standardised by the RCH in 1923. They had a capacity of 12 tons; many were privately owned and carried on in use post nationalisation right into the 1960’s
The Dapol O gauge model of the 8 plank open wagon features:
Finely moulded body and chassis with internal detail represented
Opening side doors
Weathered finish
Finely applied livery and printed details
Profiled wheels and axels with brass bearing pockets
Metal sprung buffers
3 link metal coupling chain with sprung coupling hook
