Now available at Rails are a range of Accurascale OO Gauge ICI Bogie Limestone Hopper Wagons (ex-Oxford Rail/ Hattons Originals!)
These extremely popular vehicles are available once again with this new batch, comprising of multiple different twin packs covering the slightly different liveries and conditions these large bogie hoppers could have been seen in across their lifespan operating out of the Peak District.
In real life these vehicles were heavily used and abused - and you can replicate this condition thanks to our Rails Bespoke services! Why not get your models weathered by us for a much more realistic distressed appearance.
We have limited quantities of these available, so order now while they're available!
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Product Features
Detailed interior with rivets, framing, strapping and supports
Detailed chassis and bogies, with separate vacuum brake gear, vacuum hoses, hopper door controls, handbrake wheels and brake gear
Detailed multi piece body
RP25-110 profile OO gauge wheels with separate brake blocks in line with tread
Metal buffers
Removable NEM coupler pockets with mini tension lock couplers
Detail Differences between wagon types and eras
Three bogie styles, original 'Diamond frame', 'Plate' bogies with oil axle box, 'Plate' bogies with roller bearings
Three body styles, Small ICI lettering, Large ICI lettering, and No ICI lettering
Correct livery details for the era and wagon modelled
Prototype Information
Introduced in 1936, ICI required these wagons to transport limestone from quarries in the Peak District to Northwich for the production of various chemicals. This was the first 'block freight' train running multiple times a day with a purpose built wagon to maximise the flow of the goods. Originally worked by LMS locomotives, in BR days most medium to large steam classes based in the North West were to be used on the flow including everything from the 4F to 9F. Most diesel classes have been recorded hauling them as well with classes 20, 24, 25, 28, 31, 37, 40, 45 & 47 all being used at some point. The wagons lasted just into the 2000s with the last being scrapped in 2001, being replaced by a mix of new build and re-purposed wagons on flows around the country.