FNA Nuclear flask wagon Profile and Models
FNA-D 11 70 9229 010-7 at Yate, South Gloucestershire in August 2018. ©Hugh Llewelyn
The original fleet of FNA wagons were built by British Rail, and later Procor, for the transport of spent nuclear fuels from power stations to processing and research centres. These fascinating wagons came into service in the 1970s and became an iconic part of the network, performing this important task. In the 2010s, it was identified that replacements were required. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority commissioned WH Davis to produce 40 new wagons as a 'like-for-like' replacement for the original FNAs. The new batch featured a number of major updates including exposted framing, different bogies and the ability to carry a wider range of flask designs. Despite the reduction in nuclear power plants in the UK since the millenium, the FNA-Ds can still be seen in use across much of the UK. (Information provided via Wikipedia) |
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Type of Vehicle |
Nuclear Flask Carrying Flat Wagon |
Builder |
Original FNA - BR Ashford Works/ Procor UK FNA-D - WH Davis |
Build Dates |
Original FNA - 1976 to 1988 FNA-D - 2014 to 2019 |
Total Built |
Original FNA - 70 FNA-D - 40 |
Wheel Configuration |
2 x Bogies |
Operated By |
British Rail Direct Rail Services |
Main Duties |
Spent Nuclear Fuel Transport |
In Service Until |
Original FNA - 2010s FNA-D - Present |
Surviving Examples |
Original FNA - All scrapped FNA-D - All in service |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
38-340 View |
Pack of 3 13 Ton high sided steel open wagons in BR bauxite - weathered | BR bauxite |