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BR Hopper Wagon B418128

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Robert Frise - BR Hopper Wagon in Downyard

A total of 1,650 of this first generation coal hopper-wagon were built to this lot, with 16,800 built to the diagram.

It was rebodied in 1971, also at Shildon, and last received a major repair in 1980, prior to sale to National Smokeless Fuels in 1981.  From here it came to Quanton in March 1987.

This wagon is fitted with bottom-discharge doors and does not have continuous brakes.  It is currently used for permenent way work at Quainton.


Origin :- British Rail Date Built :- 1955 Number :- B418128
Diagram :- 1/146 Lot :- 2731 Capacity :- 21 ton
Type :- Hopper Wagon Builder :- British Rail Shildon Wheelbase :- -
Owner :- QRS Status :- Serviceable Location :- Downyard

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