C16 BR SEAHORSE (ZCA) BALLAST WAGON

Seahorse wagons were converted from OCA wagons during 1989 & early 1990, & totalled 30 wagons.

They were initially used to carry ballast from Meldon Quarry in Devon, to Hoo Junction in Kent.
This was to create a stockpile of ballast to refill half-empty Seacow/lion hoppers. This stockpile was termed a "virtual quarry", rather than the less trendy "heap of ballast". Some neighbours of other "virtual quarries" complained of "virtual dust" appearing on their washing.

BIBLIOGRAPHY : Rolling Stock Recognition Vol.2 (Ian Allan), BR Wagons Vol. 1 (OPC), British Railways Wagons (D & C), Britsh Railfreight Today (Janes), Freight Only Vol. 1 (Silver Link - see pages 3,17, 35, 48 for layout inspiration), + Vols. 2/3. See also OTA instructions. “BR Air-braked Stock No.2 — Vols. 1 & 2” (Cheona) have useful photos of OTAs & Seahorse/Urchins (some of the OTA livery/usage descriptions are incorrect).

LIVERY: Grey bodies with Yellow band at the top. Black underframes

TRANSFERS: CT2 (includes OBA, OCA, OTA, SPA) formerly made by us, is available from Modelmaster, ref. no. 4866, as is the CT4 Departmental Wagon sheet, ref. no. 4867

We stock wheels for this kit in OO, EM and P4/S4.

LINK TO PDF INSTRUCTION SHEET 1 LINK TO PDF INSTRUCTION SHEET 2