35 ton grain hopper Profile and Models
03170 shunts 2 ‘Covhop wagons’ at Birkenhead Docks in January 1987 © Adrian Nicholls
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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. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Covered Hopper Wagon |
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Builder |
BRT |
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Build Date |
1966 |
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Total Built |
approx 100 |
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Operators |
Associated British Maltsters Ltd & Scottish Malt Distilliers |
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Main Duties |
Grain Transport |
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In Service Until |
Early 1990's |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
BR bauxite
BR grey
BR blue
Awaiting Categorisation
Private Owner
N Gauge
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale)
