The Bogie Bolster 'E' was the last of a new design built for British Railways and built before the introduction of air-braked types. It was the smallest of the standard Bogie Bolsters and 1,200 were built to diagram No. 1/479 with a carrying capacity of 30 tons.

The Dapol O gauge model of the Bogie Bolster E features:

General Spec:

Minimum 2nd radius curve
Plastic body and underframe detail
Diecast chassis
Bogies made from separate metal parts
Spring buffers
Pin-point axles
O Gauge society Standard wheel profile.

Body spec:

Fully detailed body / deck
Movable / posable bolsters fitted
Movable / posable stanchions supplied in detail bag
Separately fitted metal tie down rings
Finely moulded and etched stainless steel detail where applicable
Separate handrails, end steps and lamp brackets.
Highly detailed underframe with correct profiled bracing
Highly detailed bogies made from separate metal parts
All buffer beam accessories fitted

We will also be offering our weathering service on these for those people who wish to take advantage of this service at £25.00 per vehicle.