Model

Set of six 1:120 Scale models produced by Peco. These models are ready to run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:120 Scale Model
• Set of Six TT Scale Wagons
• Finely moulded body and applied livery
• Profiled wheels
• Pristine Paint Finish
• This model is best suited to 267mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Contents

• 6 x Peco Wagons

Details

Historical Background

The standard box wagon was a key component of British goods traffic from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Built with a fully enclosed wooden or steel body, these wagons protected cargo such as machinery, tools, textiles, and non-perishable food from weather and theft. Early versions were unfitted, while later models under British Railways included vacuum brakes for safer operation. The standard box design allowed easy loading through side doors and was compatible with the majority of UK freight trains. Though now obsolete in modern railways, many examples survive in heritage collections and museum displays.