The second volume of a series examining the wagon fleet inherited by British Railways from the ‘big four’ railway companies in 1948. This volume contains details of the all-steel open mineral wagons and loco coal wagons. For each open wagon type, a short description and history is provided, along with a number of black & white photographs and information on vehicles absorbed into the BR fleet. Number ranges of vehicles inherited are also provided where available. Hardback. 144 pages.