OO Railroad GBRF Bogie Tippler Wagon 81 70 delivers a highly detailed modern freight wagon designed for heavy-duty aggregate and bulk material operations on OO gauge layouts.
Featuring:
- GBRf Corporate Livery: Accurately modelled GBRf branding with authentic operational markings and numbering.
- Bogie Tippler Design: Realistic heavy-duty wagon body used for unloading bulk materials such as coal, stone, and aggregates.
- Operational Detailing: Fine underframe detail, braking gear, and prototypical wagon structure.
- Ready-to-Run Build: Fully assembled with smooth-rolling bogies for reliable layout performance.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 15–17 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: 16.5mm
- Prototype: GBRf Bogie Tippler Wagon
- Operator: GB Railfreight (GBRf)
- Wagon Number: 8170
- Era: Modern freight operations
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal wheelsets
- Couplings: Standard OO tension-lock compatible
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
Perfect for: Modern freight modellers, industrial layout operators, and enthusiasts of heavy bulk transport operations.
Why this wagon matters
Bogie tippler wagons are essential in bulk material logistics, allowing rapid unloading of coal, ore, and aggregates using rotary tippler systems. GBRf operates these wagons extensively across the UK’s freight network, supporting major construction and energy supply chains.
This model captures the rugged functionality of modern freight engineering, making it ideal for industrial terminals, power station layouts, and freight depots.
How to use it
Place the wagon on OO gauge track and integrate it into freight consists with locomotives suited to heavy haul operations. Ideal for unloading scenes, industrial sidings, and continuous freight loops.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.