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Dapol 4F-039-014

Telescopic Hood Wagon Tiphook Rail Blue 33 70 0899 042-2

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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.

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Prototype information

The Dapol Telescopic Hood Tiphook Rail Blue wagon is a model of a British Rail Sectorisation era freight wagon. It is built to OO gauge and features a highly detailed body moulding with a sliding roof and body sections. The wagon is designed to represent a Telescopic Hood Wagon, a type of wagon used for transporting high grade sheet steel in rolls or coils.

The model is based on a real-life wagon built by Linke Hoffmann Busch in Germany between 1979 and 1985. One hundred and four wagons of this type were built, with the model representing a specific example operated by Tiphook Rail. The wagon features many separately added components and etched details, including a steel coil load.

The Dapol model is accurately painted in Tiphook Rail livery and has profiled wheels. It is designed to run on a minimum radius curve of 2. The model is available in a specific running number, 33 70 0899 042-2, and is suitable for use on British Rail Sectorisation era layouts.