377-475B 5 Plank China Clay Wagon GWR Grey bachamnn NEM Coupler Pockets

NEM Coupler Pockets

These new vehicles were built to a variety of standardised designs and the 12 Ton Ventilated Van

lighter D800 counterparts

Further external features include the prominent handrail provided for the guard along with the vacuum pipe support bracket and vacuum pipes at either end

377-475B 5 Plank China Clay Wagon GWR Grey bachamnn NEM Coupler PocketsChina Clay Wagons were synonymous with Cornwall where the largest deposit of Kaolin, known more commonly as china clay, had first been discovered in 1746 by William Cookworthy. The resulting industry made Cornwall the pre eminent global source of china clay and as railways were established, they were used to transport the material both locally and further afield, to destinations where the material was required, like the Staffordshire potteries. The