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Hornby R60332

ZCV - TOPE - Wagon DB970569

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Also classified ‘ZCV’ or ‘ZDV’ under the TOPS scheme were ‘Tope’ wagons. Introduced in 1988, they were rebuilt from MGR hopper wagon, but had cut-down and welded hopper wagon bodies with a simplified side-bracing. Mainly used for carrying ballast and for spoil disposal in departmental trains, 856 conversions had been completed by the time the last was turned out in 1991. 

This highly detailed TOPE Wagon model makes a delightful addition to your freight model railway.

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Model details

Prototype information

Hornby ZCV – TOPE – Wagon DB970569 is a model of a British Rail departmental wagon. The model carries the Hornby part number R60332 and represents the British Rail sectorisation era.

The wagon is classified as ‘ZCV’ or ‘ZDV’ under the TOPS system and is commonly known as a TOPE wagon. Introduced in 1988, it was rebuilt from the MGR hopper wagon, featuring a cut‑down and welded wagon body with simplified side‑bracing. The wagons were primarily used for carrying ballast and for spoil disposal in departmental trains; 856 conversions had been completed by the time the final unit was turned out in 1991.

This highly detailed TOPE wagon model provides a realistic addition to a freight model railway layout.