Peco N NR-300 MGR Coal Hopper Wagon `HOP AB'

Long awaited model, fully painted and detailed and representing the BR air-braked hopper wagon introduced for 'Merry-go-Round' (MGR) trains in the late 60's and then known as HOP AB. It wasn't until the introduction of the TOPS (Total Operations Processing System) computer system by BR in the early 70's that the wagon was recoded as HAA.

Block trains carrying specialised loads are a feature of the modern railway. All Peco wagons feature free running wheels in pin point axles. The ELC coupling, whilst compatible with the standard N gauge couplings, keeps a realistic distance between vehicles and enables the PL-25 electro magnetic decoupler to be used for remote uncoupling.

£20.45

MRP £20.45

Must be ordered - delivery as soon as possible.

(Product Ref 45662)

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The Merry Go Round or MGR system was a rolling conveyor operation designed to deliver coal to the new power stations being constructed in the 1960s. By installing a loop of track at the colliery and the power station trains could travel through the terminal points and return to the mainline without needing to stop or shunt. Special control systems were installed on the locomotives to allow trains to move forward at a steady rate while being loaded or unloaded, so block trains of these HAA hoppers circulated to deliver a steady flow of coal.

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