Graham Farish 377-104A JGA Bogie Hopper with Hopper Cover ‘Tilcon’ Grey (N Gauge)

The JGA Bogie Hoppers were built in Slovakia in the mid-1990s for Buxton Lime Industries and Tilcon, primarily working from Tunstead Quarry, operated by Buxton Lime Industries, near Buxton on the edge of the Peak District. Consisting of a large hopper with three pairs of bottom discharge doors, the wagons were used to transport lime products from the quarry for distribution around the UK.

Reproduced in N Scale by Graham Farish, the JGA model features a precision moulded bodyshell which captures the wagon’s distinctive sloping ends with their ribbed constructed. The hopper covers that adorned the wagons built for Tilcon are a separate addition, as are the three sets of discharge doors fitted to the underframe, meanwhile a metal weight is concealed above each bogie to ensure smooth running. The bogies themselves are fitted with metal wheels and axles whilst the integrated NEM coupling pockets allow alternative couplings to be fitted with ease. The grey livery is enhanced with red and blue stripes and the large red Tilcon lettering, along with the colourful logo of NACCO – the wagon leasing company, all reproduced in full detail along with the various markings and operating instructions that are found on the real wagons.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Graham Farish N Scale
• Era 9
• Pristine Tilcon Grey livery
• Running No. NACO19175
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 105mm (over couplings)