KIB Tiphook telescopic hood Profile and Models
KIA 33-80-4667-034-9 at Long Marston in 2010. © Simon Bendall
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These telescopic hood wagons were manufactured by Linke Hoffmann Busch and originally operated by VTG and more recently Tiphook Rail. Their unqiue opening roof hood provided safe and dry transport for their steel loads as well as an easy and efficient way to load and unload them. These wagons were typically seen in rakes of 10 or more. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Telescopic Hood Flat Wagon |
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Builder |
Linke Hoffmann Busch |
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Build Dates |
1979 to 1985 |
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Total Built |
104 |
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Wheel Configuration |
Bogies |
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Operated By |
GE Rail Services Tiphook Rail VTG |
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Main Duties |
Transporting sheet or coiled steel loads |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
Many still in use |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Tiphook Rail
VTG
N Gauge
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Dapol |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
B779-TLW View |
Telescopic Hood Wagon 069 9 046-3 'Tiphook Rail' in Blue - Weathered - Limited Edition for Trainlines of Derby |