Following our first production run of OCY 63’ container wagons we subsequently produced a second and third production run of both the original solid deck and a newer open deck variant. At the time of production our supplier was in the midst of exiting a earlier four partnership business and establishing his own entity. For the production and assembly, they subcontracted these processes to another supplier.

 It appears that during the moulding process the zinc alloy used in the centre spine of the wagon contained either the incorrect alloy mix or some contaminants. The result was the zinc (mazac or zamac as its commonly called) centre-beam continued to expand over time. This expansion coupled with the fixed length plastic deck has caused the 2nd and 3rd run models to bend like a proverbial banana.

 As part of the re-run for 2025 we’ll produce a replacement body for customers looking to replace their bowed model.

 We’ll supply 3 assembled models but without couplers and bogies. We'll ask modellers to remove these reusable parts and return their 3-pack for replacement 3-pack.

 Further details to follow.