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Accurascale ACC2595HCA-EWS1

HCA - Freight Brown - Pack 1

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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

HCA Early Canopy
HOP 32 AB

• Freight Brown / Bauxite
  
• 1965-1985
  
  
• Wagon Numbers
  • 351223
  • 351564
  • 350001

Photographed model is a decorated sample, and may not be fully indicative of the final model.

Highly-detailed OO gauge model, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track
* Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
* Weight 40g minimum
* Die-cast chassis for ideal weight
* Detailed interior with rivets, framing, strapping and accurately profiled door 'horns'
* RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels with separate brake blocks in line with tread
* Sprung metal buffers and dummy instanter couplings
* Super fine plastic parts, incl. air pipes, lamp irons, safety catches, clasp and disc brakes, hopper door operating equipment, etc.
* Etched metal details, incl. brake lever, chassis plates, etc.
* Removable, Kinetic NEM coupler mounts at correct height with mini-tension-lock couplers provided with scale Instanters included

Numerous individual differences between wagon types
* Three body styles: as built, rebodied and CDA
* Two styles of hopper door: 'X' pattern on coal variants and 'straight beam' pattern on CDA
* Original canopy and later 'aerodynamic' canopy styles where appropriate
* Two style of door operating equipment covers, with some later styles featuring 'mix and match' versions!
* Two styles of sprung buffer: Oleo (coal variants) and heavy duty (CDA)
* Three different chassis frame variants for HAA, HDA and CDA versions
* Multiple bufferbeam brake pipe configurations
* Three different wheel variants: bolted disc brake, plain disc brake and standard (clasp brake)
* HBA/HDA feature correct modifications to brake disc caliper operating equipment, additional larger air cylinder, empty/loaded changeover levers and above solebar mounted brake distributor
* CDA correctly features large end air cylinder and above solebar mounted brake distributor, end ventilator boxes, highly detailed roof with textured canvas cover and chassis mounted operating handles

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale has produced a set of three OO gauge HCA MGR Hopper Wagons in Freight Brown livery, suitable for the period of British Rail Blue (TOPS). The wagons are built to a scale of 1:76.2 and are designed for use on 16.5mm track. Each wagon features a die-cast chassis for added weight, and the models have a minimum radius requirement of 438mm.

The set includes three wagons, each with a unique running number and livery. The wagons are finished in pristine condition and feature NEM couplings. The models are highly detailed, with features such as rivets, framing, strapping, and accurately profiled door 'horns'. The wheels are RP25-110 profile, with separate brake blocks in line with the tread.

The wagons are based on the HCA design and feature various details such as air pipes, lamp irons, safety catches, and clasp and disc brakes. Etched metal details include brake levers, chassis plates, and other components. The models also feature removable Kinetic NEM coupler mounts and mini-tension-lock couplers.

Accurascale has aimed to include numerous individual differences between wagon types, including three body styles, two styles of hopper door, and various other details. The set is designed to be compatible with a range of wheel and buffer variants, and features multiple bufferbeam brake pipe configurations.

The HCA MGR Hopper Wagons are built to a high standard, with a minimum weight of 40g per model. They are suitable for use on British Railways' network, particularly during the period of 1964 to 1982.