I mentioned last time how I had purchased a red tipper wagon, which originally came in set number 7898. It's a lovely wagon, but it had one odd aspect, clips on either end to hold minifigure utensils.

This included a spade at one end.

And a broom at the other.

While I'm sure these would be handy for freight yard staff, it was very unlikely you would send a wagon out with tools on like this. They're easily nickable. And if you had a rake of wagons like this would you really need a broom and a spade on each one? Probably not.

I had a think and a look in the bits box and found two red modified bricks with lines on the side.

I think taking the grey clip blocks out and replacing them makes the wagon look a bit better.

I also took some pictures of the 'play feature'. The tipper sides move up to drop the load out onto the side of the track.

There's a lot of movement available in the side door. I'm not sure the complete flip is at all prototypical.

More photos of the car transporter wagon coming soon! It has been through a complete rebuild and now has its own loading dock.