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Dapol 4F-039-013

Telescopic Hood Wagon Tiphook Rail Blue 33 70 0899 002-6

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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

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.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Dapol Telescopic Hood Tiphook Rail Blue 33 70 0899 002-6 is a model railway wagon representing a telescopic hood wagon in the livery of Tiphook Rail.

This OO gauge model is designed to operate on a minimum radius curve of 2 and features a Bogies wheel arrangement. It is equipped with a NEM/Tension lock coupling. The wagon is built by Dapol, a UK-based model railway manufacturer, and is based on the real-life design by Linke Hoffmann Busch in Germany between 1979 and 1985.

The model features a highly detailed body moulding with a sliding roof and body section, as well as numerous separately added components and etched details. It includes steel coil loads and accurately applied livery. The profiled wheels add to the model's authenticity.

Key specifications for this model include an item number of 4F-039-013, a wagon type of Telescopic Hood Wagon, and an operator of Tiphook Rail. The running number is 33 70 0899 002-6, and the scale is 1:76.