Hornby R6929

MHA ‘Coalfish’ Ballast wagon, EWS, 394223 - Era 9

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R6929
GTIN
5055286656880
RRP
£20.99
Release date
2018

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Livery
EWS
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Tooling date
2005
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Finish
Pristine
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling
NEM
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Running number
394223

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Open Box Wagon
Wheel configuration
4-wheel
Build dates
1997 to 2007
Operated by
EWS
DB Cargo
Main duties
Ballast & Spoil transport
In service until
Present
Builder
RFS Doncaster
Wabtec Doncaster
EWS Margam
Marcroft Engineering, Stoke
Wagon type
Mineral Wagons (Not Hopper Fitted)
TOPS classification
British Rail MHA 'Coalfish' Ballast/Spoil
Wheel arrangement
4-wheel
Built
1997 to 2007
Built by
RFS Doncaster Wabtec Doncaster EWS Margam Marcroft Engineering, Stoke

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Hornby MHA ‘Coalfish’ ballast wagon, reference number 394223, is modelled in the Era 9 range and represents the initial privatisation period of British rail freight.

The model is finished in pristine condition and measures 119 mm in length. It features a NEM coupling, an EWS livery and a minimum curve radius of 1. The wagon is a four‑wheel ballast wagon, classified as a MHA type, and carries the running number 394223. It is supplied with the manufacturer part number R6929.

The prototype was operated by English, Welsh & Scottish Railway. Its real‑world counterpart was constructed between 1997 and 2007 by RFS Doncaster, Wabtec Doncaster, EWS Margam and Marcroft Engineering in Stoke.

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