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Accurascale ACC3069

ICI Hopper - 1973 to 1992 - Twin Pack A

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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

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

Model specification;
Highly detailed OO gauge model of the ICI Limestone Hopper, 1:76.2 scale on 16.5mm track.
Minimum radius Radius 2
Weight 44g.

Detailed interior with rivets, framing, strapping and supports.
Detailed chassis and bogies, with separate vacuum brake gear, vacuum hoses, hopper door controls, handbrake wheels and brake gear.
Detailed multi piece body.

RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels with separate brake blocks in line with tread.
Metal buffers.
Removable NEM coupler pockets with mini tension lock couplers.Detail Differences between wagon types and eras;

Three bogie styles, original 'Diamond frame', 'Plate' bogies with oil axle box, 'Plate' bogies with roller bearings.

Three body styles, Small ICI lettering, Large ICI lettering, and No ICI lettering.

Correct livery details for the era and wagon modelled.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Accurascale ICI Hopper – Twin Pack A (model ACC3069) is a highly detailed OO gauge (1:76.2) replica of the British Railways ICI limestone hopper used between 1973 and 1992. The model is presented as a decorated sample; the final product may vary.

The kit includes a multi‑piece body with riveted interior, framing, strapping and supports, as well as a detailed chassis and bogies. Features comprise separate vacuum brake gear, vacuum hoses, hopper‑door controls, handbrake wheels, brake gear, RP25‑110 profile wheels with in‑line brake blocks, metal buffers and removable NEM coupler pockets fitted with mini tension‑lock couplers. Three bogie styles (diamond‑frame, plate with oil axle box, plate with roller bearings) and three body lettering versions (small ICI, large ICI, no ICI) are available, each rendered in the correct livery for the era.

Technical specifications: gauge 16.5 mm track, minimum curve radius 2, weight approximately 44 g. The model represents the British Railways Late Crest period.