Welcome to this listing for a fantastic piece of private owner industrial rolling stock—the Hornby OO Gauge R097 Arnold's Sands 5-Plank Open Wagon.
Finished in a rich brown body with crisp white "ARNOLD'S SANDS" side lettering, town origin marking ("LEIGHTON BUZZARD BEDS"), tare weight ("Tare 6-7-0"), and load capacity ("LOAD 10 TONS"), this 4-wheel open wagon is a perfect piece to add realistic industrial variety to any steam-era freight train, quarry shunt, or siding display!
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💥 Brand: Hornby / Hornby Railways.
💥 Catalogue Number / MPN: R097.
💥 Description: 5-Plank Open Industrial Freight / Sand Wagon.
💥 Inscribed Markings: "ARNOLD'S SANDS", "LEIGHTON BUZZARD BEDS", "Tare 6-7-0", and "LOAD 10 TONS".
💥 Livery: Private Owner – Rich brown body with sharp white lettering, black underframe, and internal planking details.
💥 Gauge/Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) / Standard Code 100 Track Compatible.
💥 Couplings: Standard Hornby OO tension lock couplings.
💥 Packaging Note: Housed inside a mismatched vintage Hornby R138 Signal Set box (see condition notes below).
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As an active collector, I inspect and describe all model railway stock with complete honesty and transparency so you can buy with total confidence:
Wagon Bodywork & Printed Details: Very Good Condition. The brown wagon body is clean and structurally complete. The printed white "ARNOLD'S SANDS", "LEIGHTON BUZZARD BEDS", and tare/load markings remain sharp, bright, and fully legible.
Chassis & Underframe: Very Good. The black chassis moulding, brake details, buffers, and couplings are solid and undamaged.
Wheels & Axles: Free-rolling wheelsets that run smoothly, straight, and true along standard Code 100 layout trackwork without wobble.
Packaging: Included (Mismatched Box - See Photos). The wagon comes housed inside a vintage Hornby box, but please note this is a mismatched box originally for an R138 Signal Set. While mismatched, the box is in very good condition overall and provides safe, secure storage and protection.
Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to confirm the exact physical condition of both the Arnold's Sands wagon and its housing box before purchasing!
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Vintage wagons and original card packaging require careful handling to arrive safely:
Internal Protection: The wagon will be cushioned safely inside the packaging tray and wrapped securely in thick, shock-absorbing bubble wrap.
Outer Protection: Shipped inside a strong, double-walled outer cardboard box packed tightly with impact-absorbing void-fill packaging to prevent any crushing during transit.
Domestic Shipping: Fast, fully tracked, and insured delivery via eBay Simple Delivery.
International Buyers: Enrolled in eBay’s Global Shipping Program (GSP) for safe overseas dispatch.
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Please examine the high-resolution photos of the actual Hornby R097 wagon you will receive:
Both Side Profiles: Highlighting the brown bodywork, black chassis, and crisp white "ARNOLD'S SANDS / LEIGHTON BUZZARD BEDS / Tare 6-7-0 / Load 10 Tons" markings.
Top Deck & Interior: Overhead view showing internal plank detail and bed condition.
Underframe & Couplings: Macro views confirming intact chassis structure, wheelsets, and couplings.
Housing Box: Clear shots of the included R138 Signal Set box so you can verify its condition.
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I am currently thinning out a significant portion of my private retro gaming, model railway, and vintage collectibles collection!
Model Railway Enthusiasts: Check out my other active railway listings! I have a wonderful selection of items, including various standard Hornby tracks (R600, R601, R605, R609), points/turnouts (R613, R640), Hornby Dublo tinplate, stations, signals, and other rolling stock pieces.
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I am always happy to combine postage or work out a package discount if you are interested in buying multiple items!
If you have any questions about this classic Hornby R097 Arnold's Sands wagon or would like to see a specific photo detail, drop me a message and I'll be happy to help!
Many Thanks,
Ewan