The Railfreight HEA Wagon Triple Pack of models depicts 4-axle coal hopper wagons in BR Railfreight livery numbered 360531, 360575, and 361303.

This British Rail standard design was built to transport domestic coal to urban areas – differing to the classic ‘Merry-Go-Round’ hoppers which took coal directly to power stations.

These new wagon models are based on extensive research and underwent a painstaking design process, culminating in products that are highly accurate, features numerous separately fitted parts including brake piping, and includes a die-cast weight for smooth running. 

Often seen running in long block rakes or mixed into ‘Speedlink’ railfreight services, the new HBA/HEA family is sure fit in perfectly on any 1970s or later themed layout.

Model Specification:

• Extensively researched triple pack of HEA coal hopper wagons
• Highly detailed
• Separate parts including brake piping, ladders, underframe equipment, and buffers
• Die-cast weight
• Kinematic NEM coupling
• Minimum second radius.

Tooling:

• Bruninghaus suspension
• Offset ladders.

Livery:

• BR Railfreight flame red and grey
• HEA TOPS code
• Authentic colours and fonts
• Semi-gloss finish
• Era 8.

History:

Converted from ‘HBA’ wagons in the 1980s with an improved suspension system to allow them to operate at speeds of up to 60mph, almost 2,000 of these wagons were initially constructed at BREL’s Shildon Works from 1976 onward. The Railfreight-liveried wagons in this triple-pack all have different running numbers applied to their bodysides.