Powerline HO NSWGR Coal Hopper BCH-28999

Powerline HO NSWGR Coal Hopper BCH-28999

$60.00

Description

SKU: PC-100D | Brand: Powerline | Product: Powerline HO NSWGR Coal Hopper BCH-28999 Powerline HO Scale BCH Bogie Coal Hopper #28999 in Dark-Grey NSWGR livery. Built by A.Goninan and Commonwealth Engineering (Granville) during 1951-62, this hopper represents one of approximately 1700 units manufactured using composite welded and riveted steel. Carries a 42-ton capacity on 2BP bogies with automatic couplings, roller bearings, and solid disc wheels. Introduced for Western Coal Field expansion, these hoppers proved incompatible with loading equipment at many mines and were subsequently adapted for bulk wheat haulage.

Specifications

Brand Powerline