Conflat P Container Flat Profile and Models
A render of the Rapido Trains N gauge Conflat P. No prototype image available. ©Rapido Trains
British Rail created 60 Diagram 1/60 'Conflat P' wagons for use on their new "Condor" express freight service between England and Scotland, which was introduced in 1959. The wagons were rebuilt from existing Diag. 1/431 and 1/432 plate wagons and were fitted with roller bearings and new suspension along with a central girder to carry one Type BD container and one Type A container. The Conflat Ps were in service with the "Condor" until 1964 when they were replaced with bogie wagons. Now redundant, the fleet were rebuilt as "Timber Ps" and were a common sight on timber traffic in the West Highlands until 1981.
(Information provided via Rapido Trains)
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Type of Vehicle |
Container Flat Wagon |
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Builder |
British Rail |
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Build Dates |
1959 |
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Total Built |
60 |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-wheel |
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Operated By |
British Rail |
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Main Duties |
Express Freight |
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In Service Until |
1964 |
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Surviving Examples |
All scrapped |
BR bauxite