Description:
Summers Bogie Hopper Wagon. Introduced in the early 1950’s these hopper wagons were used to transport iron ore from Bidston Docks, Birkenhead to John Summers Ltd Steel Works at Shotton, North Wales. The wagons were manufactured by Charles Roberts & Co. Ltd of Wakefield & where used with many locomotives. The last train to BSC Shotton from Bidston ran on 2nd April 1980.
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Product details. Wagon Ref G/7-HW2
This is for a "Summers" Double Bogie Hopper Wagon.
SINGLE x1 Wagon Boxed Edition.
Ace Trains, O Gauge, G7-HW2, "SUMMERS" Eight Wheeled, Double Bogie Hopper Wagon, , R/N 62. Body Colour Grey, & also Chassis & Bogies Grey.
Specifications
. All metal construction,
. Tin printed bodies & chassis. Litho embossed tinplate construction.
. Robust quality heavy weight very detailed edition
. For usage indoor and outdoor (garden railway) usage
. Superb life like detailing
. Precise Precision engineered
. Suitable for running on 2 Rail or 3 Rail Track (Insulated Wheels).
. Will run on most track. (Not Fine Scale), (Please ask for more details if needed).
. Supplied in a single wagon storage box.
Price of this Single : £94.99 G/7-HW2 "Summers" Single Boxed Edition.