Hornby R.240 Plank Wagon Boxed

Boxed: Yes

The Hornby R240 is a vintage OO gauge model of a Great Western Railway (GWR) 10-ton 7-plank open wagon,

first manufactured around 1978–1979.

It is specifically distinguished by the inclusion of a sheet rail, used on real wagons to support a tarpaulin cover to protect goods from the weather.

Model Specifications

The Hornby R240 is a standard ready-to-run (RTR) model designed for 1:76 scale layouts.

Livery: Finished in classic GWR grey with white lettering.

Running Number: Most commonly found with the number 102971, though some versions carry 102179.

Era: Categorised as Era 3 (The Big Four: 1923–1947).

Wheels: Originally released with Hornby's "Silver Seal" wheels, known for being smooth runners.

Construction: Made primarily of plastic with some steel and pressed steel components

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