19 January 2024
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It will be the 90th anniversary of the Gresford mining disaster this year, and to commemorate those who died, Dapol is producing a wagon to raise funds to help support the Wrexham Miners Project, a local charity that helps maintain the local heritage and support the community.
A total of 266 OO Gauge wagons and 266 O Gauge wagons will be produced, one for each victim of the disaster, and a donation will be made for each wagon sold. Each wagon will come with a numbered certificate, (certificate Number 1-266).
Proposed Liveries
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- 7F-052-0125 Plank 9ft Gresford Wrexham 266
- 7F-052-012W5 Plank 9ft Gresford Wrexham 266 Weathered
- 4F-052-0415 Plank 9ft Gresford Wrexham 266
- 4F-052-0425 Plank 9ft Gresford Wrexham 266 Weathered
These wagons are in production at the moment and will be released in February 2024. Available to pre-order now, the OO wagons cost £14.35 pristine, and £15.55 weathered, while the O gauge wagon costs £55.95 pristine and £57.95 weathered.
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