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. Many loco's used these hoppers and very often used in quantities of numbers. The last train to BSC Shotton from Bidston ran on 2nd April 1980.
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Product details. Wagon Set Ref G/7-HWS2
This is for x3, SET 2, "Summers" Double Bogie Hopper Wagons.
Triple Set x3 Wagon Presentation Boxed.
Ace Trains, O Gauge, G7-HWS2, "Summers" Eight Wheeled, Double Bogie Hopper Wagons,
R/N's, 62. Body Colour Grey & Chassis & Bogies Grey, (x3 Wagon Set, (SET. 2)
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 Triple x3 wagon storage box.
Price of this x3 Triple Set: £269.99 G/7-HWS2 "Summers" Triple Boxed Edition. Set 2.