NEW Hornby TT6060 TT Open Freight Car MDO 21T Mineral Wagon B315882, BR, Era IV

Hornby TT6060 TT Open Freight Car MDO 21T Mineral Wagon B315882, BR, Era IV

Are you looking for an open freight car for your TT:120 layout that’s a perfect fit for British coal, ore, and bulk cargo transport? The Hornby TT6060 TT Open Freight Car MDO 21T Mineral Wagon B315882, BR, Era IV represents a BR 21-metric-ton mineral wagon and is ideal for realistic freight trains in British rail traffic.

The 21-metric-ton mineral wagons were introduced by BR between 1950 and 1960 and were used for a long time to transport coal, ore, and other bulk cargo. The TT:120 model replicates a versatile open freight car in the BR gray livery.

BR 21-metric-ton mineral wagon for TT:120

TT6060 represents a BR-gray 21-metric-ton mineral wagon with the “Coal 21” TOPS code and car number B315882. The car is an excellent match for late-era steam locomotives or British diesel locomotives from the British Rail era, such as Class 31 or Class 37.

The cleanly executed sidewall details, the detailed undercarriage, and the separately attached braking equipment create a convincing look for realistic freight train formations.

Historical prototype of the MDO mineral car

The MDO was the original version of the BR mineral car with a 21-metric-ton load capacity and double doors. This variant was built between 1950 and 1952. Initially, 1,000 steel cars with a riveted construction were produced, followed by 1,500 fully welded cars.

Since these cars did not have a continuous vacuum brake system, they were gradually taken out of service starting in the mid-1980s. Among the MDO cars’ final assignments were coal trains between the mines in South Wales and the local ports. Get the Hornby TT6060 MDO 21T Mineral Wagon and add a typical open freight car from the British Rail era to your TT:120 layout.

Features:

• Gauge: TT
• Era: IV
• MDO 21T open freight car (mineral wagon)
• Car number: B315882
• BR gray 21-ton mineral wagon
• “Coal 21” TOPS code
• Crisp body panel detailing
• Detailed underframe
• Separately fitted brake equipment
• Kinematic NEM couplings
• Recommended for use on 2nd-radius curves or higher, but capable of traversing 1st-radius curves

Specs:

• Type: Open goods wagon
• Gauge: TT
• Rail Company: Misc.
• Rail Company: Misc.
• Era: IV
• Type: Open goods wagon
• Era: IV
• Color: Grey
• News: 2026

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.