Rails of Sheffield commissions HYA/IIA hopper exclusive

Accurascale has commissioned an exclusive batch of HYA/IIA hopper wagons from Accurascale, with deliveries anticipated around Q2, 2021.

To be sold as a twin-pack, its versions will represent the two wagons ( 37 70 6791 014-3 and 37 70 6791 016-8) to carry the DRS Direct Rail Services livery between 2010 to 2011 on a flow from Shap - Salford, alongside the Fastline livery versions.

The specification of the twin-pack remains the same as the standard Accurascale variants, as follows:

• Pack of two wagons, each with individual running number and decoration
• Detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track
• NEM standard coupler pockets with ‘kinematic’ close coupling functionality
• NEM narrow tension lock couplers at correct height
• Sprung buffers & dummy screw link couplers
• Etched metal factory-fitted detailing
• Extra fine factory-fitted detail plastic parts including air pipes, brake hand-wheel, levers and hopper operating brackets
• Individual lettering, logos and codes from real wagons for authenticity
• Detailed TF25 low track force bogies with brake blocks in line with wheels and separate brake-shoes and brake adjuster
• Blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements, and 26mm over pinpoints
• Wagons are 240mm over buffers in length and 160g

For more details on these wagons, including current pricing and availability, visit the Rails of Sheffield website.

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