{"product_id":"oo-bulk-grain-hopper-gwr-avonmouth-42318-weathered","title":"OO Bulk Grain Hopper GWR Avonmouth 42318 Weathered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Bulk Grain Hopper GWR Avonmouth 42318 Weathered by Unknown delivers a realistic freight wagon model for OO scale railway layouts, ideal for modellers building authentic British goods traffic and weathered rolling stock scenes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeathered finish detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-applied grime and wear effects representing heavy freight use on industrial rail routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGWR inspired livery:\u003c\/b\u003e Based on Great Western Railway grain traffic operations, suited to historical British railway layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic hopper design:\u003c\/b\u003e Realistic open-top grain hopper body for bulk agricultural freight modelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Bulk Grain Hopper GWR Avonmouth 42318 Weathered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eParts count:\u003c\/b\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale model railway enthusiasts, freight wagon collectors, and hobbyists creating British mainline goods trains and industrial depot scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain hopper wagons like this were widely used across the British rail network to transport bulk agricultural products from rural collection points to major ports and processing facilities. Avonmouth played a key role as a freight hub, handling significant grain and bulk cargo traffic linked to UK food supply chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeathered freight wagons reflect real-world operational conditions where heavy use, exposure to grain dust, and industrial loading environments created distinctive ageing patterns. This makes the model suitable for realistic mixed freight consists and period layouts from the mid to late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a ready-to-run OO scale wagon. Place it directly on compatible OO gauge track and couple it to freight locomotives or mixed goods trains. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45259779866780,"sku":"D4F036052","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4F036052-1.png?v=1757435816","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-bulk-grain-hopper-gwr-avonmouth-42318-weathered","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}