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Dapol 4F-039-016

Telescopic Hood Wagon Tiphook Rail Blue 33 70 0899 083-6

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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.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Dapol OO gauge model is a representation of a Telescopic Hood Wagon in Tiphook Rail livery. The model is based on a wagon built by Linke Hoffmann Busch in Germany between 1979 and 1985. The real-life wagons were used for transporting high-grade sheet steel in rolls or coils and were often seen in large rakes.

The model features a highly detailed body moulding with a sliding roof and body sections, as well as many separately added components and etched details. It also includes steel coil loads and has an accurately applied livery. The model is designed to operate on standard OO gauge tracks with a minimum radius curve of 2 inches.

The specifications for the model are as follows: item number 4F-039-016, wagon type Telescopic Hood Wagon, operator Tiphook Rail, running number 33 70 0899 083-6, and scale 1:76.