{"product_id":"hornby-tt6075-mea-wagon-391020-mea-open-wagon-coal-sector-391020","title":"TT6075 MEA Wagon 391020 MEA Open Wagon Coal Sector 391020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery January 2027 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coal Sector MEA Wagon 391020 model depicts a 4-axle open mineral wagon in TLF Coal Sector Grey and Yellow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MEA was a conversion of the HEA hopper wagon, by removing the hopper bodyshell and replacing it with an open box design with a flat base. Just like the HEA, the MEA was used to convey coal to domestic sites, as well as other bulk material like scrap or ballast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new wagon model is based on extensive research and underwent a painstaking design process, culminating in a product that is highly accurate, features numerous separately fitted parts including brake details, and includes a die-cast weight for smooth running. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften seen running in long block rakes or mixed into ‘Speedlink’ railfreight services, the MEA is perfect for late sectorisation and post-privatisation era layouts, running behind classic locos like the 37 and 66.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Specification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensively researched model of MEA open wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate parts including brake equipment, underframe equipment, and buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinematic NEM coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum second radius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLivery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTLF Coal Sector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s style red OHLE stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic colours and fonts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 8 and 9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 641 all-steel 45-ton open box wagons were converted from redundant ‘HEA’ wagons between 1989 and 1998, although before that number was completed, 135 were cut-down for use as ‘MFA’ infrastructure wagons. This example is one many used in BR’s coal sector, first used between South Wales collieries and Newport Docks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57908744126848,"sku":"HOR-TT6075","price":25.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/TT6075CoalSectorMEA.jpg?v=1776527712","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-tt6075-mea-wagon-391020-mea-open-wagon-coal-sector-391020","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}