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Accurascale ACC1009-HUO-R

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

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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

B333786
B334997  
B335236  

Common features:

• Pack of three wagons, each with individual numbers and decoration
• NEM standard coupler pockets
• Narrow tension lock couplers included
• RP25.110 darkened profile sets
• Metal 3-hole disc wagon wheels on metal axles - 12.6mm
• 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 has released a range of OO gauge British Rail 24.5-ton HOP24/HUO coal hoppers in BR grey livery. The models are built to a high standard, with a pristine finish and detailed features such as metal wheels and factory-fitted detail parts. The wagons are designed for tight curves, with a minimum radius of one inch and NEM standard coupler pockets.

A pack of three wagons is available, each with individual numbers and decoration. The models are accurately represented in the BR Late Crest period, with the correct livery and lettering. The wagons were built by British Rail between 1954 and 1963, with a total of 5,263 being constructed in 12 separate batches.

The real-life wagons were introduced in 1954, tasked with hauling coal and coke from collieries and coke plants to power stations and ports. They were built at Shildon wagon works, with the last batch constructed by Pressed Steel. The wagons ran until 1987, with many surviving into private use in collieries and power plants.