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Ministry of Transport Wagons

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by Brian Cunningham, Mar 25, 2020.

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  1. Wenlock

    Wenlock Well-Known Member Friend

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    I believe with that general type of hopper, the doors were dropped by releasing the catches which are operated by the short white tipped handles near the middle.
     
    Wenlock, May 9, 2020
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  2. Ploughman

    Ploughman Part of the furniture

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    That is the way our ex Coal hoppers worked on the NYMR.
     
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