35 ton grain hopper Profile and Models

35 ton grain hopper

03170 shunts 2 ‘Covhop wagons’ at Birkenhead Docks in January 1987 © Adrian Nicholls

The fleet of 35t Bulk Grain Hopper Wagons (also known as “Whisky Covhops”) were produced in the late 1960s. Four batches were produced with some modifications between each one. Their increased capacity over existing wagons provided a substantial advantage and they were mostly seen on long distance workings transporting grain from the South East England to the whisky distilleries across Scotland.

Type of Vehicle

Covered Hopper Wagon

Builder

BRT

Build Date

1966

Total Built

approx 100

Operators

Associated British Maltsters Ltd & Scottish Malt Distilliers

Main Duties

Grain Transport

In Service Until

Early 1990's

 

HO Gauge (1:87 Scale)

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
N Gauge Peco Products KNR-P67 Grain whisky wagon kit Requires assembly Not set KNR-P67
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Grain whisky wagon kit Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge Peco Products NR-P70 Bulk Grain Wagon - 'Maltsters Association of Great Britain' RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set NR-P70
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Bulk Grain Wagon - 'Maltsters Association of Great Britain' Awaiting Categorisation