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Accurascale ACC1006-HUO-O

BR 24.5T HOP24/HUO Coal Hopper - Grey pre TOPS- Pack O

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

British Railways 24.5-ton HOP24 / HUO hopper wagon
Three wagon multi-pack

B333899    
B334151   
B334159    

Common features:

• Pack of three wagons, each with individual numbers
• NEM standard coupler pockets
• Narrow tension lock couplers included
• RP25.110 darkened profile sets with 14.4mm back-to-backs and 26mm over pinpoints
• Metal 3-hole disc wagon wheels on metal axles - 12.6mm
• Designed for easy conversion to P4 and EM gauges
• Extra fine factory-fitted detail plastic parts and sprung buffers
• Individual lettering and codes from real wagons for authenticity

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale's BR 24.5T HOP24/HUO Coal Hopper wagon is a model available in OO gauge. This wagon is modelled in BR grey livery and features a pristine finish. The model is available in a pack of three wagons, each with its own unique running number: B333899, B334151, and B334159.

Each wagon has a NEM standard coupler pocket and is fitted with a narrow tension lock coupler. The model is designed to be compatible with P4 and EM gauges, and features metal 3-hole disc wagon wheels on metal axles. The model is also designed to accommodate easy conversion to these gauges.

The model features extra fine factory-fitted detail plastic parts and sprung buffers, adding to its authenticity. Individual lettering and codes from real wagons are included to ensure accurate representation. The model represents a British Rail 24.5-ton HOP24/HUO hopper wagon, used for carrying coal. The wagons were built by British Rail between 1954 and 1963, and this model represents the period of the Late Crest era of British Railways.