Rolling Stock

[rg1]

I will be building a new layout in the New Year based around the 8/9 era. My problem is finding rolling stock (goods) to match as I'm not that clued up on it.

I have found a selection of locos to use as these have the era incorporated into the description and have also used the Bachman website which also states the era for locos. But, I dont seem to be able to find any info related to goods wagons.

Your help would be much appreciated.
Rob

[edwin_m]

The wagons page of the Bachmann website also has era codes on it. 

If in the post-privatisation era you also need to think about operating company.  Generally wagons run by EWS (who have become DBS), Freightliner, GBRf etc will only be hauled by locos of the same company, but wagons from general companies or those with no branding can be hauled by a range of different locos. 

It would also be a good idea to think about what part of the country your layout represents, as different types of freight run in different areas. 

[rg1]

Ok, some very useful info that I had not thought about. Thanks!

[Dock Shunter]

If you go to Hattons website everything has an era attatched in the description.
You can even filter so you just see the era you are interested in....
Here's an example....http://www.ehattons.com/32955/Graham_Farish_373_007B_Bulk_Powder_PCA_Wagon_Castle_Cement_Grey_Weathered_/StockDetail.aspx

[rg1]

You're right! guess I should have gone to Specsavers

[Newportnobby]

This site may also be of help
http://www.igg.org.uk/gansg/index.htm#apps