OO Gauge Model Railway - HYA Bogie Hopper 240mm

OO Gauge (1/76) Model Railway Hopper Wagon

This is my own interpretation of the community resin models available as i found not too many that could be printed this way that weren't toy like.

I have re designed the bogies & wheels, and designed the axles and a shell based on existing RTR models. The end result runs very well on a OO gauge layout with gradiants and radius 2> bends and points. 

Note the bogies will not accomodate aftermarket wheel sets as they are slightly wider and are intended for the printed wheels and axles only

Print profiles use AMS although they can be printed single colour and painted - they create an effective, fun, functional model. Graphics are by use of clear vinyl printable sticker sheets.

Add ballast to each of these models as the plastic wheels and overall weight is too light - I use heavy gauge M10 and M8 washers and ballast chambers are provided on each of my projects, either as separate items to print; fill with washers and fix in position or they are built into the bogies.

Caution when cutting off the support material on the bogies, and do not try and release the hook, it will work loose and there is enough play in the hook arm anyhow.

Assembly; the bogies are inserted at 90degress and rotated in line. There should be side and lateral movement and this then acts as a pivot and balance point. The wheel axles are a tight fit at first - similar to replacing those on a RTR model - insert one end of the axle in the bogie axle hole, and prize outward on the opposite side just enough to slot the other end of the axle in. 

The ballast chambers on this model are to be glued to the undercarriage onto the same shapes within the body.  The end crate grills are just glued into the recess positions at each end - one is larger than the other

Parts needed; M8 washers, glue