Dapol/1E Promotionals 7-planks
1E Promotionals have released two more 7-plank type wagons (with a coal infill) in the colours of Bramley & Son, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire (BY11) and Henry Francis, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire (BE8) which is on the Bletchley–Bedford line.
175 of each type has been produced by Dapol, each with a numbered certificate. Both are fitted with the new style Dapol chassis which incorporate NEM coupling pockets and metal bush-insulated wheels with pin-point bearings.
Albert Bramley and his son operated a coal retailing business at Bletchley railway station yard as well as at three other yards. They were also lime burners. His wagons, like this one, were built for him by Gloucester RC&WCo., the first in 1904.
The Gloucester RC&WCo. also built this only known wagon operated by coal merchant and inn keeper, Henry Francis. It was built in 1915.
(The wagons are available at £8 each + £1.45 postage from a number of dealers including KRS, Unit 3, Rook Tree Farm, Hulcote, Milton Keynes, MK17 8BW; Dave Wills, 41 Crow Hill Road, Garlinge, Margate, Kent, CT9 5PF or from the North Norfolk Railway Station Shop on Platform 1 at Sheringham Station, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA. Wagons can be purchased online from www.krsmodelrailways.com or www.nnrailway.co.uk.)
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