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Dapol 4F-036-036

Bulk Grain Hopper BR B885332 Weathered

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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)

Manufacturer description

Bulk grain hoppers were developed to transport imported grain. The first bulk grain hoppers were constructed of wood and open topped with the provision for a tarpaulin to keep the grain dry. However, as the imports of grain grew the design of the hoppers were developed and by nationalisation there was quite a range. BR standardised its bulk grain hoppers based on the all steel LMS design and these saw service right up to the 1970’s when road transport took over as the primary method of transportation and grain was transported in sacks on pallets.

The Dapol model of the post nationalised all steel bulk grain hopper  features:

• Highly detailed body moulding
• Profiled wheels
• NEM pockets with self centring couplings
• Accurately applied livery
• Weathered finish

Catalogue listing

Model details

The Dapol model BR B885332 is a weathered replica of a British Rail bulk grain hopper. It is finished in a weathered BR grey livery and represents the late crest period of British Railways. The model is built to OO gauge and carries the Dapol part number 4F-036-036.

Bulk grain hoppers were originally wooden and open‑topped, with a tarpaulin to protect the grain. By nationalisation the design had evolved to an all‑steel construction based on the LMS design, which remained in use until the 1970s when road transport and palletised sacks replaced rail conveyance.

The Dapol version includes highly detailed body moulding, profiled wheels, NEM pockets with self‑centering couplings and accurately applied livery. The weathered finish gives the model a realistic, aged appearance.