Production samples of the new Dapol HAA MGR Hoppers arrive

HAA hoppers were produced for the mass transport of coal from colliery to power station in a non-stop loop known as `Merry Go Round Operation’, this led to the wagon being known as MGR wagons. Over 11,000 of these 32T hoppers were manufactured for BR mainly at Shildon between 1964 and 1965. 

Model specifications

• Detailed and accurate body shell and diecast chassis
• Many separately added details
• Sprung metal buffers
• Functioning instanter couplings
• Metal sprung coupling hook and metal screw coupling
• Finely profiled wheels and axles with brass bearing pockets 

Available liveries

• 7F-048-014MGR HAA Coal Wagon (Red Cradle) #359177 
• 7F-048-015MGR HAA Coal Wagon (Red Cradle) #359560 
• 7F-048-016MGR HAA Coal Wagon  (Brown Cradle) #B354016
• 7F-048-017MGR HAA Coal Wagon  (Brown Cradle) #B351881

After being reviewed and approved by the team, the new models have been shipped and are expected in shops in the coming weeks.

Priced at £65 each, the new models are available to order now directly from Dapol or one of its stockists.

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