Powerline HO NSWGR Coal Hopper BCH-28702

Powerline HO NSWGR Coal Hopper BCH-28702

$60.00

Description

SKU: PC-100B | Brand: Powerline | Product: Powerline HO NSWGR Coal Hopper BCH-28702 Powerline HO Scale BCH Bogie Coal Hopper #28702. Manufactured by A.Goninan and Commonwealth Engineering (Granville) between 1951-62, approximately 1700 of these hoppers were produced using composite welded and riveted steel construction. Specifications include a 42-ton capacity, 2BP bogies, automatic couplings, roller bearings, and solid disc wheels. Originally developed for Western Coal Field expansion, these hoppers were later repurposed for bulk wheat transport when initial coal traffic demand did not materialize and loading compatibility issues arose at existing mine facilities.

Specifications

Brand Powerline