C46 BR Bogie Rail Wagon - SALMON (Short Wheelbase Bogies)

Short Wheelbase bogie version.

The Salmon is a flat wagon, measuring 62' 0" over headstocks for carrying 60' 0" lengths of rail or track panels. They have also been used without bolsters to carry bridge girders etc.

Built from the early 1950s, many of these wagons are still in use today. Salmons have GWR style plate bogies of either 8' 0" (long) wheelbase, which were fitted to about two thirds of the wagons, or standard 5' 6" (short) wheelbase.

Also required: 10.5mm disc wheels (4 axles) plus flanged (top-hat) bearings. 3-link or Hornby couplings can be fitted.

Alan Gibson Wheels compatible : 12mm 10 spoked