NER 20 Ton Hopper Update - Production Complete!

[Warbonnet]

It’s been a project bubbling away in the background for some time, with countless adjustments, tweaks, and refinements along the way.

But we’re delighted to announce the latest chapter in our Powering Britain story: the NER 20-ton hopper wagons are now complete!

This extensive range of wagons was not only widespread in use but also remarkably long-lived. First produced by the North Eastern Railway as a revolutionary solution for transporting coal, they continued to serve well into the post-steam era in industrial operations for the National Coal Board, British Steel, and other powerhouses of British industry.

Built with a diecast chassis to provide excellent weight and full body detail, this family includes the P6, P7, P8, and Q3 variants of these distinctive 20-ton hoppers—four types in total, each with variations depending on period.

Are we nuts? Maybe—but we believe modellers deserve interesting variety, and we want to cover as many bases as possible!

With all corrections and refinements long since implemented by the factory, we’re delighted to confirm that these wagons are now finished and preparing to depart the Far East for our warehouse.

We expect delivery to customers by mid-November.

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is nearly over. Any layout based in the NER, LNER, or the twilight days of steam—as well as those depicting industrial operations—will be enhanced by these colourful and characterful wagons.

Order your triple packs today from your local stockist, or through us directly to take advantage of our popular bundle discounts and loyalty club points!

Pre-Order Your 20 Ton Coal Hoppers Here!

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