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12106-D1717.jpg (158359 bytes)

CAIB UK PAB Covered Hopper Wagon

12106, a PAB Covered Hopper Wagon owned by CAIB UK Ltd, is pictured stored at Penrhos, opposite the Aluminium Smelting Works, in North Wales on Sun 1st Apr 2007 at 13:15.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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CAIB UK PAB Covered Hopper Wagon

12113, a PAB Covered Hopper Wagon owned by CAIB UK Ltd, is pictured stored at Penrhos, opposite the Aluminium Smelting Works, in North Wales on Sun 1st Apr 2007 at 13:16.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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Private Owner Stone Hopper.

14256 at Westbbury on 13-sept-97.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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31T Covhop Lime Hopper (CBA).

250000 is seen in the consist of a southbound lime train hauled by 56089 while at Warrington Bank Quay on 5-sept-97.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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32.5t COAL HOPPER WAGON (HAA).

350673 passes through Carstairs station while in the formation of an unidentified Millerhill - Ravenstruther M.G.R working hauled by 56112 'Stainless Pioneer' on Thu 29-Jan-98 at 10:53.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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EWS HMA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

351389, a 32.5t 'HMA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:43.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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32.5t COAL HOPPER WAGON (HAA).

352619 is seen stabled at Inverkeithing Yard on Sun 8-Mar-98 at 11:11.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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32.5t COAL HOPPER WAGON (HAA).

353327 passes through Carstairs station while in the formation of an unidentified Millerhill - Ravenstruther M.G.R working hauled by 56112 'Stainless Pioneer' on Thu 29-Jan-98 at 10:54.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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EWS HMA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

353885, a 32.5t 'HMA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:43.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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32.5t COAL HOPPER WAGON (HAA).

354093 is seen stabled at Inverkeithing Yard on Sun 8-Mar-98 at 11:10.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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32.5t COAL HOPPER WAGON (HAA).

354894 is seen stabled at Inverkeithing Yard on Sun 8-Mar-98 at 11:11.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



355046-D2115.jpg (148650 bytes)

EWS HAA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

355046, a 32.5t 'HAA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:43.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon.

On Wednesday 30th June 1999 while accelerating away from a signal check at Slateford, Edinburgh, the 6U06 Ravenstruther - Drax coal (M.G.R) train hauled by 60043 suffered a coupling break between the 31st & 32nd wagons leaving the last 5 wagons fouling the main line into Edinburgh and causing disruption to services into Edinburgh.
This view shows 355395 (32nd wagon in consist) being inspected by Railtrack officials.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk)
Website: http://wkweb4.cableinet.co.uk/aos/photography



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon.

On Wednesday 30th June 1999 while accelerating away from a signal check at Slateford, Edinburgh, the 6U06 Ravenstruther - Drax coal (M.G.R) train hauled by 60043 suffered a coupling break between the 31st & 32nd wagons leaving the last 5 wagons fouling the main line into Edinburgh and causing disruption to services into Edinburgh.
This view shows the last 5 wagons (355395, 358436, 357316, 353584 & 368283) fouling the line at 10:45.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk)
Website: http://wkweb4.cableinet.co.uk/aos/photography



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon.

On Wednesday 30th June 1999 while accelerating away from a signal check at Slateford, Edinburgh, the 6U06 Ravenstruther - Drax coal (M.G.R) train hauled by 60043 suffered a coupling break between the 31st & 32nd wagons leaving the last 5 wagons fouling the main line into Edinburgh and causing disruption to services into Edinburgh.
This view taken at 10:45 shows 355395 (32nd wagon in consist) and the failed coupling chain still attached to the coupling hook.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk)
Website: http://wkweb4.cableinet.co.uk/aos/photography



356341-D2114.jpg (153842 bytes)

EWS HAA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

356341, a 32.5t 'HAA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:42.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon (HAA).

while being hauled through Burntisland, Fife by 56067 on Wednesday 8th July 1998, several HAA coal hoppers towards the rear of the 7G64, 05:23 Mossend/Millerhill - Longannet P.S M.G.R (coal) service, comprising of a total of 27 such hoppers, became derailed at around 06:35, severely damaging around a 1/4 mile of trackwork and with 2 hoppers coming to rest on their sides and completely shedding their loads in the process. This view, taken from the park later on that morning, shows wagon No:356703 which was the wagon in front of the one which toppled through the wall. Note the missing buffer head on the far right.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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EWS HAA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

358916, a 32.5t 'HAA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:44.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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EWS HAA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

359186, a 32.5t 'HAA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:42.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



359227-D2113.jpg (156983 bytes)

EWS HAA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

359227, a 32.5t 'HAA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:42.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



359291-D2117.jpg (157587 bytes)

EWS HAA 32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon

359291, a 32.5t 'HAA' Coal Hopper Wagon operated by EWS, runs into Tyne Yard while in the consist of an unidentified empty coal working on Sat 5th May 2007 at 16:43.

Photo: Ross Aitken (aos@blueyonder.co.uk)
Website: http://garagecat.fotopic.net



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon.

361114 stands out of use at Ayr T&RSMD on saturday 31st July 1999 as clearly show signs of accident damage. Note the block of wood acting as a makeshift suspension spring at the rear axle.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk)
Website: http://wkweb4.cableinet.co.uk/aos/photography



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon.

Hoppers 365062, 352225, 361110 & 361273 stand out of use and of the rails at Ayr T&RSMD on saturday 31st July 1999. I suppose these could be called REAL grasshoppers. :-)

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk)
Website: http://wkweb4.cableinet.co.uk/aos/photography



375004-cda-mt.jpg (148335 bytes)

CDA China clay hopper at the rear of a unit train at Lostwithiel station, junction between the Plymouth-Penzance mainline in Cornwall and the Fowey branch. Photographed on Thursday, May 8th, 2008.

Photo by Michael Taylor, Binbrook, Ontario, Canada. (michael@einbahn.org)

Website www.EinBahn.org



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HEA wagons in various liveries - these were formally classified as HBA.

Margam, 1985. Colin Baker (lokfuehrer@ntlworld.com)



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Stone hopper HGA 390534.

It can be seen that this wagon was a former departmental as the painted out DC prefix to the number shows. Before that it was a private owner numbered PR14112.

Margam, 29th July 2005. Colin Baker (lokfuehrer@ntlworld.com)



Newport-coalwagon-01.jpg (157550 bytes)

A full coal wagon forms part of an eastbound freight service through Newport station in South Wales.

Photo by Chris McKenna 20/05/2006.
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Newport-coalwagon-02.jpg (158166 bytes)

A full coal wagon forms part of an eastbound freight service through Newport station in South Wales.

Photo by Chris McKenna 20/05/2006.
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Newport-coalwagon-03.jpg (159509 bytes)

A full coal wagon forms part of an eastbound freight service through Newport station in South Wales.

Photo by Chris McKenna 20/05/2006.
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Newport-coalwagon-04.jpg (163215 bytes)

A full coal wagon forms part of a westbound freight service through Newport station in South Wales. This is the first time I've seen a loaded coal train heading west as the South Wales coal field is west of most destinations including the single largest consumer - Didcot Power Station.

Photo by Chris McKenna 20/05/2006.
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Newport-coalwagon-coupling-01.jpg (159952 bytes)

The hook and chain coupling between two coal wagons on an eastbound freight service that paused while traveling through Newport station in South Wales.

Photo by Chris McKenna 20/05/2006.
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Newport-coalwagon-coupling-02.jpg (161680 bytes)

The hook and chain coupling between two coal wagons on an eastbound freight service that paused while traveling through Newport station in South Wales.

Photo by Chris McKenna 20/05/2006.
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Westbury-stabledwagons-01.jpg (163355 bytes)

Low hopper wagons stabled in Westbury down sidings adjacent to Westbury station in Wiltshire, viewed from the station car park.

Photo by Chris McKenna 23/11/2006.
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bf-hopper-jp.jpg (95738 bytes)

This PGA hopper was forming part of the Marks Tey sand train when pictured at Stratford in November 2005.

Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com

British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.



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Cauldron Wagon displayed at Cardiff Bay; used on early railway for transport of coal. From these were developed the first third-class carriages. digitalphoto marcolambruschi@libero.it


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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon (HAA).

While being hauled through Burntisland, Fife by 56067 on Wednesday 8th July 1998, several HAA type coal hoppers towards the rear of the 7G64, 05:23 Mossend - Longannet PS M.G.R (coal) working, comprising of a total of 27 wagons, became de-railed at around 06:35, serverly damaging at least 1/4 mile of trackwork and with two of the wagons coming to rest on their sides and completely shedding their loads in the process. This view, taken from the park later on on that morning, shows the rear 18 wagons still in place with one of the wagons having broken through the wall and deposited it's load onto a park bench!!. 56067 and the other 9 wagons were sitting just round the curve further up the line and are out of sight in this view.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon (HAA).

while being hauled through Burntisland, Fife by 56067 on Wednesday 8th July 1998, several HAA coal hoppers towards the rear of the 7G64, 05:23 Mossend/Millerhill - Longannet P.S M.G.R (coal) service, comprising of a total of 27 such hoppers, became derailed at around 06:35, severely damaging around a 1/4 mile of trackwork and with 2 hoppers coming to rest on their sides and completely shedding their loads in the process. This view, taken from the park later on that morning, shows the wagon which broke through the wall and deposited it's load onto the park bench.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



derail-9b.jpg (92186 bytes)

32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon (HAA).

while being hauled through Burntisland, Fife by 56067 on Wednesday 8th July 1998, several HAA coal hoppers towards the rear of the 7G64, 05:23 Mossend/Millerhill - Longannet P.S M.G.R (coal) service, comprising of a total of 27 such hoppers, became derailed at around 06:35, severely damaging around a 1/4 mile of trackwork and with 2 hoppers coming to rest on their sides and completely shedding their loads in the process. This view, taken from the park later on that morning, shows the wagon which broke through the wall and deposited it's load onto the park bench.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



derail-9c.jpg (90762 bytes)

32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon (HAA).

while being hauled through Burntisland, Fife by 56067 on Wednesday 8th July 1998, several HAA coal hoppers towards the rear of the 7G64, 05:23 Mossend/Millerhill - Longannet P.S M.G.R (coal) service, comprising of a total of 27 such hoppers, became derailed at around 06:35, severely damaging around a 1/4 mile of trackwork and with 2 hoppers coming to rest on their sides and completely shedding their loads in the process. This view, taken from the park later on that morning, shows the wagon which broke through the wall and deposited it's load onto the park bench.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon (HAA).

while being hauled through Burntisland, Fife by 56067 on Wednesday 8th July 1998, several HAA coal hoppers towards the rear of the 7G64, 05:23 Mossend/Millerhill - Longannet P.S M.G.R (coal) service, comprising of a total of 27 such hoppers, became derailed at around 06:35, severely damaging around a 1/4 mile of trackwork and with 2 hoppers coming to rest on their sides and completely shedding their loads in the process. This view, taken taken later on in the morning from the road bridge crossing the line, shows the rear 18 wagons still in place. 56067 + the other 9 wagons can be seen in the background (Just!!).

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



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32.5t Coal Hopper Wagon (HAA).

while being hauled through Burntisland, Fife by 56067 on Wednesday 8th July 1998, several HAA coal hoppers towards the rear of the 7G64, 05:23 Mossend/Millerhill - Longannet P.S M.G.R (coal) service, comprising of a total of 27 such hoppers, became derailed at around 06:35, severely damaging around a 1/4 mile of trackwork and with 2 hoppers coming to rest on their sides and completely shedding their loads in the process. This view, taken taken later on in the morning from the road bridge crossing the line, shows the rear 18 wagons still in place.

Photo and scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).



dumpco2.jpg (63056 bytes)

Unloading coal from bottom dump coal wagons at the coal unloader at Ironbridge Power Station on 4 June 1998.

Copyright Pat & David Othen (othen@ns.sympatico.ca) othen@ns.sympatico.ca



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View showing coal being discharged from bottom of coal wagons into conveyor system at Ironbridge Power Station on 4 June 1998. The safety locks are released (and later locked) automatically as the wagons move through the unloader but the staff open the hopper doors using the white wooden poles at the appropriate moment as the train moves slowly through (the class 58 has a special slow speed setting that controls the train up to 2.8 mph).

Copyright Pat & David Othen (othen@ns.sympatico.ca) othen@ns.sympatico.ca



haa.jpg (104891 bytes)

Rakes of HAA coal wagons stabled at Deep Navigation colliery, Treharris, South Wales. Photo was taken on a foggy winter's day in 1989 with a smattering of snow on the ground. The mine would close a few years after the photograph was taken.
Scanned from transparency. D h Thomas thomdh@hotmail.com


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Track replacement work in the vicinity of Dover Western Docks. GBRf 66 708 stands ar the head of a ballast train. Sunday, 28 June, 2009. D h Thomas. thomdh@hotmail.com


v20-pga-jp.jpg (97828 bytes)

It didn't look like this for long surely! A recently painted and overhauled LAFARGE Aggregates 'PGA' hopper at Stratford in the Autumn of 2001.

Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com



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Two HAA coal wagons, used in MGR trains, frame the head gear at Deep Navigation Colliery, Treharris, South Wales. The photo was taken on a foggy winter's day in 1989, with just a little snow on the rim of the wagon.
Scanned from damaged transparency. D h Thomas thomdh@hotmail.com


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