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OO Gauge MRA Side Tipping Ballast Wagon Set
Nov 20, 2024
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OO Gauge MRA Side Tipping Ballast Wagon Set
We are delighted to announce a second production run of the (much requested) OO Gauge MRA Ballast wagons.
Previously produced models are shown below for illustration purposes only.
Prototype
The MRA side tipping ballast wagon ran in fixed rakes of five wagons, one of which was fitted with a generator to provide power and air for the whole set. Each wagon had two shallow boxes which could be tipped to either side, discharging ballast onto parallel track beds. The first batch of 300 wagons (60 sets) was made by Thrall Europa in York between 2000 and 2002 and was liveried in cream and blue of Railtrack. A second batch of 100 wagons (20 sets) was made by Trinity Rail in Romania in 2004 and brand in yellow Engineers livery of Network Rail. in 2006 five sets were transferred to GB Railfreight to work on its Metrnet track removal contract. From 2023 a program to convert a significant portion of the MRA fleet into JNA-Y wagons has been undertaken.
Specifications
- Finely detailed moulded body
- opening ballast doors
- NEM pockets at outer most ends of the rake
- Magnetic inter-car coupling system
- Heavy diecast components to enhance smooth running performance
- Profiled wheels
- Accurately applied liveries
ProposeLiveries
- 4F-075-001 MRA Ballast Wagon Railtrack Blue/Grey
- 4F-075-002 MRA Ballast Wagon Railtrack Blue/Grey NR Decals
- 4F-075-003 MRA Ballast Wagon Railtrack Blue/Grey NR Decals
- 4F-075-004 MRA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow
- 4F-075-005 MRA Ballast Wagon Network Rail Yellow
- 4F-075-006 MRA Ballast Wagon Metronet
Recommended Retail Price
Project Update
Some minor tooling modifications are underway to facilitate the magnetic inter-car coupling system. artworks are in development at the moment and we expect these models to be in shops sometime during Q3 2025
Pre-Order at your preferred Dapol stockist today
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