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Dapol 4F-081-105

P&D JHA (Middle Hopper) Hanson 19811

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

Built by Powell and Duffryn these high capacity wagons were originally bought by ARC and wore the distinctive ARC livery but have since changed to wearing Hanson’s livery. They have on occasion also been seen sporting plain grey to hide graffiti

The fleet is noticeable for its use of distinctive inside bearing TF1 low track force bogies. There are a few variants of the hopper. The outer hoppers are numbered 17xxx and the inner hoppers are numbered 19xxx. Only the most distal end of the outer hoppers are fitted with buffers, all wagons are fitted with buckeye couplings.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Dapol model of the P & D JHA (Middle Hopper) wagon features a livery representing Hanson Aggregates. The model is designed to operate on a minimum radius curve of 438mm and is capable of power pickup from two of its four axles.

The model will be available in two versions: an inner wagon without buffers and buckeye couplings, and an outer wagon with a lamp, sprung buffers, and a standard OO model coupling with a NEM pocket at one end. The outer wagon will also be fitted with buckeye couplings at the other end.

The model features a diecast chassis, profiled wheels, and sprung buffers on the outermost wagon end. A close coupling mechanism is fitted to both types, allowing for operation on the minimum recommended radius. The outermost wagon will also feature a working rear lamp, with a DC directional function and a 6-pin DCC socket for control of the flashing lamp.

The model is designed from works drawings and features a high level of detail, including separately added components. The P & D JHA (Middle Hopper) wagons were built by Powell Duffryn in 1990 and 1991 and were originally operated by ARC, later changing to Hanson's livery. They have also been seen in plain grey to hide graffiti.

The real-life wagons are notable for their distinctive inside bearing TF1 low track force bogies and are available in two variants: outer hoppers numbered 17xxx and inner hoppers numbered 19xxx. The outer hoppers are fitted with buckeye couplings at both ends, while the inner hoppers have buckeye couplings at both ends but only the distal end is fitted with buffers.