Hornby R60069

HFA Hopper Wagons, Three Pack, EWS - Era 9

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Built from 1964 to 1977, HAA wagons were built as method to move coal more efficiently, particularly with the aim of improving to supply of coal to power stations. It was intended that trains of these wagons could run in a continuous loop from the colliery to the power station and back, with machinery I place to allow loading and unloading at slow speeds.

In reality it was often the case that the infrastructure to allow this type of running did not exist, particularly at the collieries, but nonetheless these wagons greatly improved coal transfer. With the decline of Britain's coal industry these previously extremely common wagons have now become extremely rare with most having been either scrapped or rebuilt as another form of wagon.

Based upon the successful HAA wagon, the HFA design added an aerodynamic canopy designed to stop coal-dust from escaping.

Wagons included in this pack: EWS HFA 354248; EWS HFA 354249; EWS HFA 354250.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R60069
GTIN
5055286694448
RRP
£84.99
Catalogue
2021 Range
Release date
April 2022

Model details

Colour
Silver
Livery
EWS - English Welsh and Scottish
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Finish
Painted
Gauge
OO
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Running numbers
354248, 354249, 354250

Prototype information

Operator
EWS
Wheel arrangement
4-wheel
Built
1964 to 1982
Built by
BR Darlington Works BR Shildon Works BR Ashford Works
Wagon type
Hopper Wagon
TOPS classification
British Rail HFA MGR Coal Hopper with aerodynamic canopy
TOPS Code (CARKND)
HFA

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