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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Common features:
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Accurascale BR 24.5‑ton HOP24/HUO coal hopper – Bauxite TOPS – Exclusive is a limited‑edition model of a British Railways 24.5‑ton hopper wagon. The model is supplied under the manufacturer part number ACC1020‑HUO‑EXL and represents the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period.
The kit includes NEM‑standard coupler pockets, narrow tension‑lock couplers and RP25.110 darkened profile sets. The wheels are metal three‑hole disc types mounted on metal axles with a 12.6 mm bore. Additional detail parts such as extra‑fine plastic components and sprung buffers are fitted at the factory.
Each wagon bears individual lettering and codes taken from authentic railway examples to enhance realism. This is a one‑time, exclusive production run and is identified by the reference B335028.