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Accurascale ACC2620IIA1

IIA Biomass Bogie Hopper Wagon - GBRf / VTG - Pack 1

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

This pack contains two IIA Biomass Bogie Hopper Wagons, 'unpainted' with GBRf and VTG logos - “Ghosted” former First logos

This pack includes a hopper with factory-installed illuminated flashing tail lamp, with on-off magnetic switch control (telescoping magnet wand supplied).

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The Accurascale IIA biomass hopper features several notable changes over the previously announced HYA/IIA coal hopper. As well as the distinctive roof doors and operating equipment, it also has the WH Davis revised design of end plates with just seven wider vertical stiffeners versus 15 on the Romanian-built examples, plus door master controls and four additional small boxes per side that contain the magnetic switches on the real thing for door/hopper operation.

Common Features:

• Pack of two Wagons, each with individual running number and decoration
• Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track
• NEM standard coupler pockets with ‘kinematic’ close coupling functionality
• NEM narrow tension lock couplers at correct height
• Sprung buffers & dummy screw link couplers
• Etched metal factory fitted detailing
• Extra fine factory fitted detail plastic parts including air pipes, brake hand-wheel, levers, hopper operating brackets, roof doors, operating equipment, as well as end plates, door master controls and additional boxes.
• Individual lettering, logos and codes from real wagons for authenticity
• Highly detailed TF25 low track force bogies with brake blocks in line with wheels and separate brake-shoes and brake adjuster
  
• Blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements, and 26mm over pinpoints
• Wagons are 240mm over buffers in length and 160g

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale's OO gauge IIA Biomass Bogie Hopper Wagon is a highly detailed model available in a pack of two, each with a unique running number and decoration. The wagons are designed to represent those operated by GB Railfreight and feature a pristine finish. The models are based on the real-life wagons built by IRS in Romania and WH Davis in the UK between 2007 and 2011.

The models are equipped with a range of features, including illuminated flashing tail lamps, magnetic switches, and etched metal detailing. They also have highly detailed TF25 low track force bogies, blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets, and sprung buffers. The models are designed for use on 16.5mm track and have a minimum radius curve of 2.

The pack includes two wagons, each with its own running number and decoration. The models are representative of the initial privatisation period and feature a grey livery with GBRf and VTG logos. The wagons are suitable for use on OO gauge layouts and are highly detailed, with individual lettering, logos, and codes to ensure authenticity.