O Gauge HAA MGR Coal Hoppers Production Samples

We are delighted to announce that the production team recently received production samples of the O Gauge HAA "MGR" Hoppers. The samples have been reviewed and approved by the team and the models have set sail for the UK. pricing and full specifications of this model range can be found towards the end of this post.

7F-048-014

7F-048-015

7F-048-016

7F-048-017

Project Update

These models have now shipped are are expected in shops in the coming weeks.

O Gauge HAA MGR Coal Hoppers

Prototype Background

HAA hoppers were produced for the mass transport of coal from colliery to power station in a non stop loop known as `Merry Go Round Operation’, this led to the wagon being known as MGR wagons. Over 11,000 of these 32T hoppers were manufactured for BR mainly at Shildon between 1964 and 1965. 

Specifications

• Extremely detailed and accurate body shell and diecast chassis
• Many separately added fine details· Sprung metal buffers
• Functioning instanter couplings
• Metal sprung coupling hook and metal screw coupling
• Finely profiled wheels and axles with brass bearing pockets 
• Superbly applied livery    

Proposed Models

• 7F-048-014MGR HAA Coal Wagon (Red Cradle) #359177 
• 7F-048-015MGR HAA Coal Wagon (Red Cradle) #359560 
• 7F-048-016MGR HAA Coal Wagon  (Brown Cradle) #B354016
• 7F-048-017MGR HAA Coal Wagon  (Brown Cradle) #B351881

Recommend Retail Price

Project Update

These models will be produced in conjunction with the MHA Coalfish Wagons and we expect these models to be in shops some time in Q2 2025.

Pre-Order at your preferred Dapol stockist today