REVOLUTION’S BOX WAGONS

Revolution Trains has received the first EP samples of its forthcoming ‘N’ gauge MMA and JNA ‘Ealnos’ box wagons. Introduced as recently as 2016, these wagons have now become the dominant box wagon on the modern network, with more than 900 in service or on order with DB, Tarmac/ermewa, Vtg/mendip Rail, Touax, Cappagh and GBRF.

Wagons in operation with DB and Tarmac have nine bodyside ribs, while the remainder have 11 ribs. Within both types, some also have small bodyside doors to aid cleaning out the inside.

Revolution has

tooled all variants of the body style and corresponding body or bogie-mounted brake equipment.

The wagons are available to pre-order with a variety of running numbers in DB Red, Ermewa, Ermewa/tarmac grey, Mendip Rail silver, VTG silver/vtg dark blue/ VTG mid blue, GBRF dark blue, Cappagh blue and Touax oxide red.

For most liveries a version with a flashing red tail lamp is being offered; this is hidden by a moulded plastic ‘load’ and all wagons will be provided with both a flat floor and the moulded load. This ‘N’ gauge model follows the well-received ‘OO’ version released in 2019.

The samples are now being checked for accuracy. Decorated samples are due in the Spring, with the order book closing shortly after and the models going into production. It’s anticipated that some models will be available later from retailers for those who prefer not to pre-order, however the price is likely to be higher.

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