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Hornby R6964

ECC, CDA Hoppers, weathered, three pack - Era 8

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Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

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Hornby ECC CDA Hopper wagons – Weathered (Era 8) – three‑pack

The set comprises three 4‑wheel hopper wagons in a weathered finish, each 118 mm long. All wagons are fitted with NEM couplings, with the third unit offering a NEM/Tension‑lock option. They are marked with British Rail sectorisation era liveries: the first carries a blue livery (running number 352916), the second blue (352918) and the third blue (352919). The wagons are represented in the ECC International livery, classed under the CDA (Coal Distribution Authority) wagon type, and have a minimum curve radius of 2 units.

These models are produced by Hornby and replicate BREL‑Doncaster built hopper wagons from the period 1987–1989. The manufacturer's part number is R6964. They are intended for use on 00 gauge layouts and are marketed as a three‑pack suitable for railway modellers seeking British Rail sectorisation‑era rolling stock.