Welcome to another retro review. Here we look at a Triang wagon from my Collection. This is the R112 drop door goods wagon, running number M2313. All photos, the author.
The prototype
The prototype drop side wagon was a common sight throughout the stream era. Compare the buffers with the model.
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The model – Triang R112 Drop side goods wagon
R112 actually appeared in the first Triang catalogue from 1955, with a NE livery. It became No M2313 in 1958 and remained in the Triang-Hornby range until 1970.
![Triang wagons 1955](https://i0.wp.com/www.classiccollectmodels.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cat.jpg?resize=800%2C532&ssl=1)