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Dapol 4F-039-009

Telescopic Hood Wagon Tiphook Blue Grey Livery # 589 9 024-9

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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

The telescopic hood wagon, designated KIA by the TOPS nomenclature system was built by Linke Hofmann Busch in Germany in 1979. One hundred and four were built and originally operated by VTG and then more recently by Tiphook. Their design with sliding roof and body sections ensured the efficient loading and transport of high grade sheet steel in rolls or coils which was subsequently delivered in perfect condition.

These wagons were often seen in rakes of more than 10 wagons.

MODEL
These model telescopic hood wagons are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

• Profiled wheels
• Accurately applied livery
• Comes with steel coil loads
• NEM pockets with self-centring couplings
• Many separately added components and etched details
• Highly detailed body moulding with sliding roof and body section

SPECIFICATIONS

• OPERATOR Tiphook Rail
• RUNNING NUMBER 589 9 024-9
• COUPLINGS NEM
• PAINT FINISH Pristine

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 192mm
• WIDTH 33mm
• HEIGHT 48mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol telescopic hood wagon in Tiphook blue‑grey livery (running number 589 9 024‑9) is a OO‑scale model equipped with DCC sound. The model measures 192 mm in length, 33 mm in width and 48 mm in height and uses NEM couplings with a tension‑lock feature. The finish is described as pristine, with accurately applied livery and profiled wheels.

The prototype was built by Linke Hofmann Busch in Germany between 1979 and 1985. One hundred and four wagons were produced, originally for VTG and later for Tiphook Rail, and they were used for the transport of high‑grade sheet steel in coils, often operating in rakes of more than ten wagons.

Key model features include a sliding roof and body section, etched details, steel coil loads, NEM pockets with self‑centring couplings, and a highly detailed body moulding. The manufacturer part number is 4F‑039‑009 and the model represents the initial privatisation period.