This is a Dapol/Tower Limited Edition ‘OSBORNE’ open coal wagon with RTR weathering! I was asked to completely re-weather the wagon to give a more realistic look, this was to include a replaced plank, reflected inside and outside the wagon, as it was to run empty.

I must admit I am not an admirer of ‘Splash and Dash’ one colour weathering, and its not always easy to pull them around and make them more realistic. Luckily this one was not over-splattered! I used five different colours!

By the way, I have left the original coupling as they will be replaced by ‘Dinghams’ before use.