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Accurascale ACC1025-HUO-L

BR 24.5T HOP24/HUO Coal Hopper - Dark Grey - NCB / Internal User - Pack L - 1:76.2

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

They were used after their retirement from BR service in the NCB open cast mine Onllwyn in Wales, where they were deployed on an internal railway system under the stewardship of NCB Opencast Executive. These remained in service on the private railway with 16 and 21-ton former BR stock until the mid-1990s. Perfect for running with your NCB shunters!
Three wagon multi-pack

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
• Very limited run of just 250 Pack

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale 24.5 tonne HO‑P24/HUO coal hopper wagon, modelled in 1:76.2 (OO) gauge, is presented in a dark‑grey National Coal Board (NCB) livery with a pristine finish. The pack contains three individual wagons, each supplied with its own original running number (OE73081, OE73069 and 099) and fitted with NEM standard coupler pockets together with narrow tension‑lock couplers.

The wagons are 4‑wheel hopper type (HUO) built by British Rail between 1954 and 1963, bearing the manufacturer part number ACC1025‑HUO‑L. They represent the British Rail “Blue” TOPS period and have a minimum curve radius of 1 ft. Wheel specifications are metal 3‑hole disc wheels on metal axles, 12.6 mm in diameter, with RP25.110 darkened profile sets (14.4 mm back‑to‑backs and 26 mm over pinpoints). The models feature extra‑fine factory‑fitted plastic details, sprung buffers and authentic individual lettering and codes.

After withdrawal from BR service the real wagons were employed by the NCB on the internal railway of the Onllwyn open‑cast mine in Wales, remaining in operation with 16‑ and 21‑ton former BR stock until the mid‑1990s. They are therefore suitable for use with NCB shunters and other period‑accurate rolling stock.

Pack L is a three‑wagon multi‑pack, each wagon ready for conversion to P4 or EM gauge. The pack includes metal wheels, axles, couplers and the detailed plastic components required for realistic operation.

Only 250 packs were produced, making this a very limited release.