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Title: hbbins ns cargowaggon
Post by: bluedepot on April 26, 2012, 08:56:08 PM

http://www.detombe.nl/html/pop.php?image=4657988467.jpg (http://www.detombe.nl/html/pop.php?image=4657988467.jpg)

would this be suitable to run on british rail?

what modifications would be needed if any?

cheers

tim

Title: Re: hbbins ns cargowaggon
Post by: scruff on April 27, 2012, 10:35:48 AM

This site might help, it looks like a single version of a twin set habbfis wagon.

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/ferryvan (http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/ferryvan)

Hope that helps

Mark

Title: Re: hbbins ns cargowaggon
Post by: Ben A on April 27, 2012, 11:35:39 AM

Hi Tim,

The prototype wagon can only run in Continental Europe as it is out-of-gauge for the UK. With European wagon codes, there needs to be an "f" if it is cleared for UK use. So, for example, the Dapol Cargowaggon, which is UK cleared, is coded Habfis under European codes.

However, because this model is made to 1:160 scale it scales pretty well against British stock at 1:148.

They are also lovely models, with close coupling mechs and very neat livery application. I have a short rake that I enjoy running!

cheers

Ben A.

Title: Re: hbbins ns cargowaggon
Post by: bluedepot on April 27, 2012, 07:27:17 PM

it's very similar to the hbfis 4 wheel van

i've seen them for sale but cheapest i've found is 19 euro... i'm looking out for a cheaper one...

cheers for replies

tim

Title: Re: hbbins ns cargowaggon
Post by: Sprintex on April 27, 2012, 07:50:47 PM

Excuse my ignorance here, but what is the difference between the wagon in the opening post and a VGA wagon? They both appear to be door-type wagons with two axles? ???

Paul

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