Hornby R60306 Smith, Parkinson and Cole Ltd 7-Plank Wagon No. 5009

Model Overview

The Hornby R60306 Smith Parkinson & Cole Ltd 7 Plank Wagon No5009 is a railway rolling stock model for OO gauge layouts. It captures the practical look of a 7 plank wagon used by Smith, Parkinson & Cole Ltd, a company established in Bradford, West Yorkshire, with branches in neighbouring towns including Barnoldswick near Skipton. For collectors and railway modellers, it offers a compact way to add authentic goods traffic detail to a layout.

Hornby has been a leading name in model railway design for over 100 years, and this wagon sits naturally within an expanding hobby collection. Whether you are building a period goods yard, enhancing a freight consist, or simply adding variety to your rolling stock, this model brings useful character to a OO gauge scene.

Specifications & Features

• Scale: 1:76
• Gauge: OO gauge
• Minimum curve: Radius 1
• Part Number: R60306
• Model: R60306

Display & Collection

As a railway rolling stock model, this wagon is well suited to freight trains, yard scenes and mixed goods formations. Its company branding gives it a specific identity, making it more than just a generic wagon and adding variety to a growing model railway collection.

Used on its own or alongside other Hornby model wagons, it helps build a convincing working railway atmosphere. The wagon also makes a neat addition to display layouts where accurate rolling stock matters as much as the locomotives themselves.

Key Features

• Detailed 7 plank wagon design
• Represents Smith, Parkinson & Cole Ltd No5009
• Designed for OO gauge model railways
• Ideal for freight and goods train scenes
• NEM tension-lock couplings for compatible rolling stock

Ready-Built Wagon Details

Hornby supplies R60306 as one completed, decorated wagon in 1:76 scale for OO gauge layouts. It measures approximately 7.6 cm long, 3 cm high and 3.5 cm wide, and uses NEM tension-lock couplings. The manufacturer specifies Radius 1 as the minimum curve and a minimum age of 14 years. This unpowered wagon can be displayed in a goods yard or coupled to a compatible locomotive and freight train; track and locomotive are separate items.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of product is this wagon?

This is a 1:76 scale OO gauge wagon model, designed as a ready-made collectible and layout accessory for model railway enthusiasts.

Will it suit an OO gauge layout?

Yes. Its 1:76 scale and OO gauge specification make it suitable for standard OO gauge model railway layouts.

What kind of subject does it represent?

It represents a 7 plank wagon, a classic freight wagon style that adds variety and realism to a railway stock collection.

Is it suitable for collectors as well as layout use?

Yes. It is aimed at both serious collectors and enthusiasts, so it works well as part of a display collection or on a working layout.

How much space does it need on a layout?

As a wagon model, it is intended to fit within OO gauge railway scenes and rolling stock arrangements rather than requiring a large display area.

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