Dapol 4F-034-109

21T Hopper Simpson 78 Weathered

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

On nationalisation, the newly formed BR inherited a vast collection of rolling stock including wagons and hoppers designed to carry coal. As the national rebuild gained full force after the devastation of World War II, the demand for coal soared and BR decided to produce a standard coal hopper to help improve efficiency.

The variant finally chosen was based on a 1930s LNER design and was of an all steel construction. Over 23,000 of these were built between 1949 and 1958 and continued in service until the early 1980s. Due to the heavy wear and tear these hoppers endured, many were modified and rebuilt.

MODEL
These model hopper wagons are typical of the later modified design of welded 21t hopper.

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Catalogue listing

Brand:
Dapol
Product Code:
4F-034-109
GTIN:
5016927018757
RRP:
£13.30
Release date:
February 2022

Model details

Gauge
OO
Finish
Weathered
Height
40mm
Width
33mm
Livery
Simpson
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1

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