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5-Plank Trucks are a type of open wagon. Several different types of these trucks are owned by the North Western Railway.

Four-Wheeled Trucks[]

Four-Wheeled Trucks are 5-plank trucks with a shorter chassis, often seen covered by a blue tarpaulin.

Technical Details[]

Basis[]

These trucks are based on 7-plank open wagons, albeit with the number of planks reduced to five. Real 5-plank open wagons do exist, though are notably shorter in height.

Livery[]

These trucks are painted olive green with silver frames and red running boards.

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Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go[]

Short Story Adventures[]

Eight-Wheeled Trucks[]

Eight-Wheeled Trucks are 5-plank trucks with a longer chassis.

Technical Details[]

Basis[]

These trucks are largely of a freelance design, though their bodies appear to be based on 7-plank open wagons, albeit with the number of planks reduced to five.

Livery[]

These trucks are painted brown with slate blue frames, red running boards and blue wheels.

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • These trucks reuse the chassis of the hoppers.

Gallery[]

Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go[]

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