BR Presflo wagons

[Fredo]

Hi, does anyone know which period the Bachmann Model 38-260/1 is suitable for. Thanks Fred 

[The Johnster]

I believe Presflo wagons were introduced in 1959 or 60, and were in service for at least 20 years so in terms of eras, 4 to 6.  They were unusual for BR fitted wagons in not being 'XP' rated, but were carried as passenger train tail traffic on the Bala-Blaenau Festiniog (period spelling) by the authority of the local Sectional Appendix, with the tail lamp carried on the rear drawhook as the wagons had no lamp brackets at that time.  Lamp brackets were fitted after the 1969 single manning agreement allowed fully fitted freight trains to run without brake vans and the guard riding in the back cab of the loco.

[Fredo]

Thanks The Johnster that’s really helpful, do you know by any chance if the Blue Circle cement wagons were still painted Yellow in the late 60’s. Thanks again Fred

[The Johnster]

My memory fails on this point, sorry Fred.  

[Fat Controller]

1 hour ago, Fredo said:

Thanks The Johnster that’s really helpful, do you know by any chance if the Blue Circle cement wagons were still painted Yellow in the late 60’s. Thanks again Fred

I think they were, but were so covered with cement dust that you couldn't tell.

 

[JeremyC]

11 hours ago, The Johnster said:

I believe Presflo wagons were introduced in 1959 or 60, ........

According to Don Rowland's 'British Railway Wagons' the prototype Prestflo was built in 1954 and the first production batch (diagram 1/272) was built in 1955.

 

Edited March 29, 2021 by JeremyC

[hmrspaul]

https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brpresflo

 

Paul

[Fredo]

Hi, thanks for the reply. Do you know which Blue Circle wagons were in yellow and grey livery when they were built. Thanks Fred 

[hmrspaul]

15 hours ago, Fredo said:

Hi, thanks for the reply. Do you know which Blue Circle wagons were in yellow and grey livery when they were built. Thanks Fred 

https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/apcmpresflo

 

Paul