250 ton 'Torpedo' Molten Iron Ladle Carriers Profile and Models
No.58 at Scunthorpe Steelworks in January 2017. ©Andrew Walker
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British Steel ordered 20 'Torpedo' molten iron wagons from Distington Engineering Company, with the first arriving in 1973. The sole purpose of these wagons is to carry 250 tons of molten iron at a temperature of 1480ºC at the steelworks in Scunthorpe. They can still be seen in use for this purpose today, typically running with remote-controlled diesel shunters. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Molten Iron Ladle Wagon |
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Builder |
Distington Engineering Co, Workington |
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Build Dates |
1973 |
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Total Built |
20 |
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Wheel Configuration |
24-Wheels - 12 at each end |
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Operated By |
British Steel Corus |
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Main Duties |
Steelworks Molten Iron Transport |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
Still in service |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
British Steel