HUO steel mineral hopper Profile and Models
B334469 at Onllwyn in October 1992. ©Jamerail
British Rail introduced a new design of large coal hopper wagon in 1954 in the form of the HUO (or HOP24) 24.5 ton wagon. A number of these were built to various diagrams in the late 1950s and early 1960s and were used for the transport of coal and coke throughout Britain until the 1980s, with many making their way onto industrial and private railways upon retirement with BR.
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Type of Vehicle |
Hopper Wagon |
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Builder |
British Rail |
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Build Dates |
1954 to 1963 |
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Total Built |
5,263 |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-wheel |
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Operated By |
British Rail National Coal Board Private Owner |
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Main Duties |
Coal Transport |
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In Service Until |
1980s (BR) Some used later in private use |
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Surviving Examples |
Some in preservation |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
NCB - National Coal Board
BR grey
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
BR bauxite
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Parkside Models |
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Not set | Not set |
PC04 View |
24.5-ton BR mineral wagon - Dia 1/115 - plastic kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Parkside Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
PS25 View |
BR 24.5 Ton Mineral Wagon Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |