5 plank open wagons were the most common general goods wagon and were standardised by the RCH in 1923. They had a capacity of 12 tons (depending on the load); many were privately owned and carried on in use post nationalisation.

The Dapol O gauge model of the 5 plank open wagon features:

Finely moulded body and chassis with internal detail represented

Opening side doors

Finely applied livery and printed details

Profiled wheels and axels with brass bearing pockets

Metal sprung buffers

3 link metal coupling chain with sprung coupling hook